KLEENGUARD® Extra Coveralls vs. "New" Tyvek*
KLEENGUARD® Ultra Coveralls vs. Tyvek*
KLEENGUARD® Select Coveralls vs. Competitive SMS
OASIS* Garments vs. Alternative Garments

 

 
 

"Kimberly-Clark has always had the protective apparel solutions offering comfort that protects, unlike competitive garments that do not serve the comfort needs of the end users. Just have a look at the facts! You can have particulate barrier and breathability all in Kleenguard® Extra.”

Dennis Riffer
General Manager, Safety Division
Kimberly-Clark Corporation

Truth is, garments made from Kleenguard® outperform garments made from Tyvek* in more ways than one!

 
 
 

KLEENGUARD® Extra Coveralls vs. "New" Tyvek* Fabric
 
 


   
 
* Tyvek is a Registered Trademark of the DuPont Company.
 

KLEENGUARD® Ultra Coveralls vs. Tyvek* Fabric
 
  Fabric Used In KLEENGUARD® Ultra Coverallss
Garments made of TYVEK*
Provides impervious protection from contact with blood and body fluids (Test ASTM F1670) PASS FAIL
Resists penetration of blood-borne pathogens (Test ASTM F1671)‡ PASS FAIL
Energy that fabric can absorb without breaking (Test ASTM D1682) 18.2 in/lb 7.7 in/lb
Liquid resistance under pressure
(Hydrohead Test AATCC 127-1989)
226 mbars 111 mbars

‡ Standard Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Blood-Borne Pathogens Using Phi-X174 Bacteriophage Penetration as a Test System.

*Tyvek 1424A

 

 

KLEENGUARD® Select Coveralls vs. Competitive SMS
 

 
 

OASIS* Garments vs. Alternative Garments
 


 
 

Water capacity measures the amount of liquid absorbed by the garment. Higher numbers indicate increased ability to remove sweat from the wearer’s skin.

 

 
 


 
 

High wicking rate means fluid spreads over a larger area. Oasis* garments dry quicker than cotton clothing during breaks.

 

 
 
 

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