Coverall protects against liquids and particulates.
May 12, 2003 - KLEENGUARD® XP1, made from breathable, microporous film laminate, provides particle barrier for non-hazardous liquids. It offers 100% holdout of dry particles down to 0.3 µm and 67% better liquid protection than flashspun polyethylene garments. Subject to lesser frequency of rip or tear, garment also exhibits lower linting than products made of flashpun polyethylene. It comes in white and is offered in various zippered and elastic styles.
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Original Press release
Kimberly-Clark Safety Div.
221 Roswell St., Suite 100
Alpharetta, GA, 30004
USA
Kimberly-Clark's Safety Division Introduces KleenGuard® XP1 Coveralls
Extreme Particle Barrier Provided For Non-Hazardous Liquids
ROSWELL, Ga. (April 25, 2003) - Kimberly-Clark has introduced a stronger, more economical alternative to garments made from flashspun polyethylene for non-hazardous liquid and particulate barrier protection.
New KLEENGUARD® XP1 coveralls are made from a breathable, microporous film laminate. They provide 100 percent holdout of dry particles down to 0.3 micrometers, compared with 88.4 percent holdout of the same sized particles provided by flashspun polyethylene (e.g., Tyvek®) garments. They also provide 67 percent better liquid protection, as proven by AATCC 127-194 test method (Hydrohead).
In addition to providing superior protection, the new KLEENGUARD® XP1 coveralls are stronger than garments made of flashspun polyethylene as seen in Tensile Strength (ASTM D5034) and Trapezoidal Tear (INDA IST 100.2) tests. Better strength translates into improved worker safety and productivity, because garments are less likely to rip or tear.
Finally, new KLEENGUARD® XP1 coveralls are lower linting than garments made of flashpun polyethylene, helping to avoid contamination of processes and manufactured products.
KLEENGUARD® XP1 coveralls come in white. They meet ANSI/ISEA 101-1996 sizing standards and are available in the following formats: zipper front; zipper front, elastic wrists and ankles; zipper front, elastic wrists and ankles, with hood; and zipper front, with elastic wrists, ankles, hood and boots. A range of accessories is also available, including lab coats, aprons, sleeve protectors, hoods, shirts, pants, shoe covers and boot covers.
For more information on KLEENGUARD® XP1 Coveralls and accessories, contact your Kimberly-Clark Safety Division representative, or contact Kimberly-Clark's Safety Division at 1-800-255-6401. Visit the Kimberly-Clark Safety Division web site at www.kc-safety.com.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation is a leading global manufacturer of tissue, personal care and health care products. The company's global brands include HUGGIES®, PULL-UPS®, KOTEX®, DEPEND®, KLEENEX®, SCOTT®, KIMBERLY-CLARK®, TECNOL®, KIMWIPES® and WYPALL®. Other brands well known outside the U.S. include ANDREX®, SCOTTEX®, PAGE®, POPEE® and KIMBIES®. Kimberly-Clark is also a major producer of premium business, correspondence and technical papers. The company has manufacturing operations in 41 countries and sells its products in more than 150 countries.
®Tyvek is a Registered Trademark of the DuPont Company.
®All others Registered Trademarks and ā¢Trademarks of Kimberly-Clark Corporation or its affiliates.
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