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!
| 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 |
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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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