Tyvek Classic Xpert Coveralls

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Tyvek Classic Xpert coveralls provide good protection against hazardous fine particles. The introduction of the garment with a patented seams construction has allowed the coverall to reach new levels in fine particle and liquid protection. The garment reaches a new standard of protection for the EN Type 5 and 6 coveralls category.

This new level of protection is important for workers who are handling materials such as asbestos, which is a very friable material that can allow microscopic materials to release into the air. While workers wearing a coverall that reaches the EN 13982-1 Type 5 standard expect that they will be protected against asbestos particles, in practice this may not be the case. This is because the Type 5 product standard tests the inward leakage fine particles into suits and the standard allows for an inward leakage of up to 15% in eight out of 10 suits tested. Thus, workers expecting to be protected can actually be exposed to up to 15% of fine particles coming inside the suit onto the garments they are wearing underneath.

DuPont launched Tyvek Classic Xpert in the Australian market in 2013 and, according to the company, it is a benchmark for use in asbestos remediation work. In testing against the Type 5 standard, this garment allows less than 1% of fine particles inside the suit in the Average Total Inward Leakage Test (TILa) according to EN 13982-2. This is 15 times better than the EN 13982-1 Type 5 Standard.

The coverall is also comfortable and designed for optimal safety, with the exposed areas minimised in all working conditions. An improved hood fits the contours of the face. A new sleeve design provides a good fit, allowing the worker to perform overhead work and not have the sleeves ride up. There is also a larger zipper that is easier to fasten and unfasten when wearing gloves.