Protective suit

Protective clothing is a special type of garment designed to protect the human body from physical, chemical, biological and other harmful factors. It is widely used in medical care, industry, fire protection, military, scientific research and other fields. Its core feature lies in the balance of functionality, protection, comfort and durability. The following is an introduction from the aspects of classification, characteristics and application scenarios:

Classification of Protective Clothing

According to the different objects of protection, protective clothing can be classified into the following categories:

Medical protective clothing

Usage: It is used to isolate bacteria, viruses, blood, body fluids, etc., to protect medical staff and patients.

Common types: disposable medical protective suits, isolation gowns, surgical gowns, etc.

Features: High barrier property (preventing blood and body fluid penetration), breathability, antibacterial property, lightweight and easy to put on and take off.

Chemical protective clothing

Usage: To prevent the corrosion or penetration of chemical substances (such as acids, alkalis, and organic solvents) onto the skin.

Common types: Light-duty chemical protective suits (against low-concentration chemical substances), heavy-duty chemical protective suits (against high-concentration and highly toxic chemical substances), airtight protective suits (fully enclosed, against toxic gases).

Features: High chemical corrosion resistance, anti-permeability, strong sealing performance, and some are equipped with respiratory protection devices.

Thermal protective clothing

Usage: To prevent harm to the human body caused by high temperatures, flames and thermal radiation, it is commonly used in fire protection, metallurgy, glass manufacturing and other industries.

Common types: firefighter fire-fighting protective suits, heat insulation suits, fire-avoidance suits, etc.

Features: Flame retardant, heat insulation, high-temperature resistant, and some have the function of reflecting heat radiation.

Mechanical protective clothing

Purpose: To prevent mechanical injuries such as cutting, puncturing and impact, and is suitable for industries such as construction, mining and mechanical processing.

Common types: puncture-resistant suits, cut-resistant suits, bulletproof vests, etc.

Features: High-strength materials (such as Kevlar fibers), tear-resistant and wear-resistant.

Radiation protective clothing

Purpose: To prevent the harm of ionizing radiation (such as X-rays, gamma rays) or electromagnetic radiation to the human body, it is commonly used in medical, nuclear industry, scientific research and other fields.

Common types: lead aprons (anti-X-ray), radiation-proof aprons, electromagnetic shielding suits, etc.

Features: High-density materials (such as lead and silver fibers) shield radiation, with a balanced design of lightness and protection.

Biological protective clothing

Purpose: To prevent the infection of biological hazards (such as viruses, bacteria, and toxins), it is suitable for scenarios such as biological laboratories and epidemic response.

Common types: positive pressure protective clothing, biosafety protective clothing, etc.

Features: Fully enclosed design, air filtration system, high barrier performance.