Häberle LABORTECHNIK - Your Expert for Hygiene Products and Protective Clothing

Häberle LABORTECHNIK offers a comprehensive selection of laboratory coats and examination coats specially developed for demanding areas such as hospitals, pharmaceuticals, or laboratories. Our hygiene clothing like coats prevents infections and contamination of samples and products.

We offer a wide range of disposable coats for laboratories and medical use to ensure the highest hygiene standards.

Laboratory coats and examination coats in many colors and sizes are available from Franz Mensch. Every professional can find the right model here. The laboratory coats and examination coats are also suitable for a hygiene color system, where different work areas are marked with colored clothing.

Disposable products are advantageous because hygiene matters.

Infection Control and Hygiene

Disposable coats offer effective protection against cross-contamination. They are disposed of after single use, thereby minimizing the risk of transmission of microorganisms and infections between patients, personnel, or samples.

Using disposable laboratory coats is time and cost-efficient, as washing and sterilizing reusable coats is eliminated. This is particularly useful in high-traffic or resource-constrained environments.

Each disposable coat is factory-new and offers a consistently high level of protection. With reusable coats, the protective effect can decrease through repeated washing and use.

Disposable coats are typically light and comfortable to wear, which is especially important during long wearing times. Additionally, they are immediately ready for use, without additional preparation.

Disposable materials are typically hypoallergenic and thus reduce the risk of skin irritations and allergic reactions, in contrast to some reusable materials.

Care is taken to comply with regulations and standards. In many medical and laboratory-related areas, there are strict regulations for personal protective equipment.

Types of Coats for Laboratory and Medical Use

There are various types of coats for laboratory and medical use, such as laboratory coats and examination coats.

Disposable coats are often the simplest way to comply with these regulations. Each type is tailored to the specific needs and requirements in laboratories, hospitals, and other medical facilities. Here are some of the most common types of protective coats:

• Isolation Coats are frequently used in medical facilities to prevent cross-contamination and offer protection against microorganisms and infections.
• Chemical-Resistant Protective Coats are made from materials resistant to chemicals.

Materials

Laboratory coats and examination coats consist of breathable, light fabrics for comfort and solid materials for effective protection. The materials vary depending on the area of use and protection requirements.

• Polypropylene (PP Nonwoven) is one of the most common materials. A light, breathable, and cost-effective material often used for disposable laboratory coats. It provides basic protection against dust and liquid splashes.
• Polyethylene (PE) is a water-repellent material used for disposable coats to provide better protection against liquids.
• SMS (Spunbond-Meltblown-Spunbond) is a combination of spun fabric and meltblown fabric, offering a good barrier against liquids and particles. It is frequently used as a disposable protective coat.

An ideal material combination consists of soft PP nonwoven combined with waterproof PE to ensure comfort and a high level of protection. Many coats are therefore specially coated or laminated.

Protective Suits

Protective suits cover the entire body and provide comprehensive protection. They belong to personal protective equipment (PPE) and must meet all legal requirements. Depending on the purpose and hazard level, protective overalls must meet different requirements, which is why they are available in various designs.

There is a large selection of protective suits that can be selected based on needs:

• Breathable disposable overalls or painter's coveralls made of light nonwoven materials, primarily worn as dirt protection
• Tight virus protection suits and chemical protection suits that protect against dangerous liquids and infections
• Fire-retardant overalls for work with sparks

When a higher level of protection is required, protective suits with a hood should be purchased, as they also cover the head and neck.

PPE Categories for Protective Suits

The PPE directive essentially divides protective equipment into three categories. Overalls and protective suits fall either into Category I or Category III:

• Category I Protective Suits protect against minimal risks. These include painter's coveralls, work overalls, and disposable overalls made of PP nonwoven, primarily worn as protection against contamination. They are breathable and available with or without a hood.
• Category III Protective Suits reliably protect against irreversible and fatal risks. They are particularly tight and protect the body from liquids, germs, viruses, particles, and other hazardous substances.

With Cat3 protective suits, you are reliably protected against caustic injuries or infections.

Types of Protective Suits and Overalls

• Type 4 (EN 1512) for spray-tight protective clothing
• Type 5 (EN1398-2) for particle-tight protective clothing
• Type 6 (EN 13034) for limited splash-tight protective clothing

Additional standards:

• EN 1149-1/-5 Antistatic, Part 1: Surface resistance, Part 5: Material requirements
• EN 14126 Barrier against infectious materials and biological hazards

How to Put on Your Protective Suit

When removing the overall from the packaging, first check that everything is in order and all seams are intact:

1. Start comfortably seated and put your trouser legs in your socks before putting on the protective suit to prevent shifting.
2. Step into the overall with your feet first.
3. Slip into your boots and pull the overall leg endings over the boots.
4. Slip into the sleeves.
5. Close the zipper halfway and put on your respiratory mask and protective glasses if necessary.
6. Put on the hood and close the zipper completely.

For very high-quality protective suits, the zipper is additionally sealed with a flap.

Manufacturers

Franz Mensch, Manulatex, Ansell, Uvex, Bierbaum, LLG, etc.