Protective Coveralls

General information
Wearing protective clothing protects your own safety and health. There are various criteria to consider when choosing the right coveralls , which differ depending on the intended use and working environment.

Disposable coveralls are mainly used for protection during painting, varnishing, cleaning work, dust, dirt and pollutants. They are also excellent as hygienic protective clothing.

Protective coveralls serve as a barrier between the wearer and the work environment. On the one hand, the fabric protects the body from various environmental influences such as pesticides and chemicals; on the other hand, it also protects working areas in the food industry, laboratories, medical areas and clean rooms from contamination by e.g. hair and germs from the body and clothing. Consequently, the protective coverall must be tight-fitting, tear-resistant as well as lightweight and breathable. As a rule, the protective coveralls consist of skin-friendly synthetic fleece on the inside. Often a hood is also necessary to comply with hygiene regulations.

Six protection classes (types) for different areas of application

• Type 1: Gas-tight full protective suits for emergency workers or chemical workers, use with respirator e.g. hazardous and toxic chemicals in liquid or gaseous state
• Type 2: Protection against liquids, sprays and dust, use with respirator
• Type 3: Protection against liquid chemicals

• Type 4: Protection against sprays (coveralls equipped with spray-tight seams) e.g. pesticides, pest control, agricultural chemicals, food industry, infection protection against blood and viruses, epidemic control, clean room applications.
• Type 5: Protection against dust ("suspended particles") e.g. suspended particles of solid chemicals
• Type 6: Limited protection and limited duration of use e.g. liquid mists and splashes

Important standards and guidelines for overalls (type 3 to 6)

EN 14605 (Type 3)
Protective clothing against liquid chemicals (liquid-tight)

EN 14605 (Type 4)
Protective clothing against liquid chemicals (spray-tight)

EN ISO 13982-1 (Type 5)
Protective clothing against solid particles (particle-tight)

EN 13034 (Type 6)
Protective clothing against liquid chemicals - limited splash resistance

EN 1073-2
Protective clothing against radioactive contamination (particles)

EN 14126
Protective clothing against infectious agents

EN 1149-5
Protective clothing - Electrostatic properties

EN 13034
Protective clothing against liquid chemicals

EN ISO 27065
Protective clothing for users of plant protection products

Body dimensions according to DIN EN ISO 13688

Useful accessories

To complete the protection provided by overalls, it is advisable to use disposable overshoes , disposable gloves , safety goggles , respiratory protection and, if necessary, aprons , disposable protective sleeves  and safety boots .