Top 5 Hazmat Suits to Protect Your Family from a Corona Pandemic | 2024 Reviews
As the corona virus a.k.a covid-19 spreads beyond China's borders, experts worry that the virus is morphing into a pandemic. As parents, we have to keep in mind that the virus does not affect the young as much as the old. The majority of severe cases occur in older victims and those with other pre-existing conditions. But that's not to say we shouldn't worry or be prepared to protect your family from a corona pandemic.
We have to stay vigilant and be prepared because this virus can mutate and the effects of mutations are unpredictable. So what's the best way to be prepared? We at ParentsNeed.com recommend having face masks, and non-contact thermometers at home so that early diagnosis can be made should anyone in your family feel unwell. However, if the global pandemic causes a lockdown in your town, you may want to have some hazmat suits for venturing outside and securing supplies for your family.
Quick Comparison Table
Golden Scute Disposable Coveralls | Lakeland SafeGard Economy SMS Coverall | DuPont Tyvek 400 TY127S Disposable Protective Coverall | ABC Blue SMS Coverall | 3M Disposable Protective Coverall |
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Golden Scute Disposable Coveralls
Golden Scute coveralls are designed to protect workers from exposure to hazardous substances.
The Golden Scute features an attached hood compatible with respirators and a front zipper for easy on and off.
It also features an elastic wrist and ankle to reduce exposure. An elastic waist strap prevents the coverall from riding up to maintain comfort while working.
Finally the coverall is water resistant and enables working outdoors in all weather condition and provides protection from splashes from liquids.
The Golden Scute coveralls come in packages of 6 and is rated as offering Type 5 and Type 6 protection under the European standards for chemical protective clothing. Type 5 means it's rated as particle tight clothing. Type 6 means it's rated as Limited splash tight clothing.
Lakeland SafeGard Economy SMS Coverall
The Lakeland SafeGard Economy SMS Coverall is designed to be light weight, durable and yet comfortable. SMS refers to the material the coveralls are made of. SMS is a 3 layer polypropylene material that is know for its durability, protective and wicking property.
Lakeland coveralls offers elastic ankle and wrist closures and serged seams to minimize exposure to hazardous materials. It also comes with a front zip and attached respirator compatible hood for ease of use.
Amazon sells the lakeland coveralls in packages of 25. So you can be sure to have enough to outlast any community lockdowns.
DuPont Tyvek 400 TY127S Disposable Protective Coverall
The DuPont Tyvek 400 Disposable Protective Coverall offers an excellent fit and good protection to hazardous materials.
Elastic ankle and wrist openings reduce exposure to dangerous materials and a unique elastic face opening which is not offered by either the Golden Scute or the Lakeland SafeGard. The elastic face opening ensures a good seal around a respirator to further minimize exposure.
Like the other coveralls, the DuPont Tyvek offers elastic waist for good fit while working and in addition, offers additional reinforcement in high stress areas to minimize chances of rips and blowouts. Unfortunately some people find that the reinforcement increased stiffness in certain parts of the suit which makes it less comfortable than the Lakeland or the Golden Scute.
The DuPont Tyvek is made of a flash spun polyethylene material which is considered to be more durable than SMS fabrics. You can buy the DuPont Tyvek in packs of 6.
ABC Blue SMS Coverall
The ABC blue SMS coverall is a three-layer SMS coverall that offer an ideal combination of breathability and protection from paint and particulates, and provide light chemical splash resistance.
Like the Lakeland SafeGard, the ABC offers the same SMS polypropylene material which offers reliable protection from dry particulates, sprays, powders, and droplets without sacrificing or restricting movement.
These unisex disposable garments can be used in workplaces where hazardous or non-hazardous contaminants may be present. It is ideally suited for use in high-class protection areas of medical, industrial, laboratory, electronic, and pharmaceutical environments.
The ABC blue SMS are sold individually and are therefore cost a bit more than the other hazmat suits reviewed so far.
3M Disposable Protective Coverall
3M Protective Coverall has seamless shoulders and sleeve tops offer better protection by providing fewer entry points for potentially harmful contaminants. Significantly, the 3M coverall does not contain natural rubber latex or silicone, for those that are sensitive to these materials.
Like the DuPont Tyvex, the 3M Protective Coverall is constructed of a microporous polyethylene laminate material and is designed to help protect against hazardous dusts (Type 5 - Solid) and light liquid splashes (Type 6 - Light Liquid Splashes ). The coverall also has anti-static coating on both sides. 3M's quality disposable protective coveralls offers protection from harmful dust, light liquid splashes and sprays, radioactive particles and biological contaminants.
The unique storm flap and 2 way zipper offers additional protection as well as more options for getting into and out of the suit.
