Disposable

Disposable clothing, also known as single-use protective clothing, is clothing you throw away after use instead of washing. Think of disposable overalls, hoods and visitor coats made from polypropylene or polyethylene, which protect against dust, dirt or light liquid splashes. Because each garment is used only once, it's a quick and hygienic solution for short or contamination-sensitive work.

For short, dirty or contamination-sensitive work, such as painting, remediation or work in the food industry, disposable clothing is often more practical and hygienic than washing.

Most disposable coveralls are splash-proof but not fully waterproof; for prolonged contact with liquids, a separate chemical-resistant coverall is needed.

Yes, for full protection against dust or fumes, combine disposable clothing with a suitable mask.

Yes, the low-lint, hygienic design makes disposable clothing popular in the food industry because it prevents cross-contamination between batches. See also food industry.

A metal-detectable hairnet contains a metal thread or strip that is picked up by a metal detector. If the hairnet falls into a product during production, it is detected during the check on the production line and the batch can be stopped. That is why such hairnets are widely used in the food industry and pharmaceuticals, where product safety weighs heavily.