Is non-latex elastic available?

Is non-latex elastic available?

To the Editor:

After reading the article “Cleanroom workers at risk for latex allergy” [CleanRooms, May 1997, p.1] I was overwhelmed by the number of people facing this problem. My co-worker has an allergic reaction to latex. We solved the reaction to the gloves easily, we switched to vinyl gloves, but we have a different dilemma with hair nets and disposable cleanroom apparel. It seems that these items are made with latex elastic and cause her to break out in hives whenever they are worn. Are there any companies that make this type of apparel without latex elastic — especially hair nets? I was also curious to know if anyone else with reaction finds it difficult to wear this apparel. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Kim E. Folger

Senior Production Technician

Unigene Laboratories, Inc.

Boonton, NJ

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