Compiled by Carrie Meadows
Since human-generated contamination plays a large role in critical environments, special care must be taken to provide appropriate garments to minimize the human impact on the cleanroom. Other important factors include specialty fabrics to safeguard technicians, as well as proper laundering and care of reusable attire.
Chemical-resistant gloves with new grip technology
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Ansell offers AlphaTECTM gloves, the first chemical-resistant gloves to incorporate Ansell Grip TechnologyTM. Designed as a liquid-proof product requiring less force to grip oily or wet objects, the gloves integrate microscopic channels in a patented ultra-thin nitrile layer to direct fluids away from the grip surface, leaving a significant dry contact area that provides almost the same grip that is possible under fluid-free conditions. This improved adherence promotes greater worker comfort while minimizing stress and fatigue. The production process ensures an exceptionally safe chemical barrier. The gloves’ polymer coating does not penetrate into the liner during the manufacturing process, which results in consistent protection for the skin. The nitrile coating is also designed for greater flexibility. For more information about new AlphaTEC gloves or any of Ansell’s line of protective gloves and apparel, visit the web site or contact Customer Service at 800-800-0444.
Ansell
Red Bank, NJ
www.ansellpro.com
Cleanroom garment tracking service
CleanTrakTM is ARAMARK’s proprietary web-based garment management system, which provides high information availability and timeliness. CleanTrakTM provides customers with an easy-to-use web interface that allows them to manage their garment program online. The information is actual data taken directly from ARAMARK’s i barcode system, Garment Tracking System (GTS). CleanTrakTM is easy to use with almost no instruction. The web-based system allows the customer to see garments that are assigned to their inventory by item code or barcode; weekly in and out counts by line item; individual barcode history; a customer report that provides a five-week summary that can be downloaded into an Excel file or viewed onscreen; and receiver review. To learn more, call 800-759-0102 or visit the web site.
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ARAMARK Cleanroom Services
Burr Ridge, IL
www.ARAMARK-Cleanroom.com
Custom garment and consumables programs available
Ameripride and Canadian Uniform Services announce their CleanStyle Cleanroom Division. CleanStyle represents fine reusable and consumable cleanroom services and products. With multiple certified ISO 4/Class 10 cleanroom laundry facilities in the United States and Canada, and service locations throughout North America, the company provides comprehensive service solutions. The CleanStyle Superior Apparel Management System (SAM) using state-of-the-art RFID tracking for reliability is exclusive to Ameripride and Canadian Uniform Services and provides an immediate data history, enabling the company to track the life of all reusable garments. Cleanroom technical support and vast experience allows CleanStyle to assist with customers’ growth and provide new solutions and flexibility as needs change. On-site inventory management programs ensure excellent product availability and accountability while saving both time and money; and CleanStyle’s large product inventory of cleanroom reusable and consumable products makes it an ideal single source provider for cleanroom requirements. For more information, contact a cleanroom specialist at 416-849-5100 or toll free at 866-539-7575.
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CleanStyle Cleanroom Division
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Garments provided with recommended clothing standards
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Connecticut Clean Room Corporation provides quality cleanroom garments for many different industries including cleanroom, critical manufacturing, industrial, and any environment that requires sanitary standards. Choose from lab coats, coveralls, frocks, aprons, isolation gowns, bouffants, hoods, face masks, and covers. The company carries TyvekTM, DuPont SuprelTM, KleenGuard*, Vidaro, Worklon, polypropylene, and SMS, and offers both disposable and reusable garments depending on your needs. The Customer Care Team provides information on Recommended Cleanroom Clothing Standards and will help you to select the right garment for your specific application. Modifications may be required according to individual processes and other factors affecting garment usage and frequency of change. All garments meet or exceed the stringent requirements needed in a critical environment ranging from Class 100,000 to Class 1.
Connecticut Clean Room Corporation
Bristol, CT
www.ctcleanroom.com
Extensive in-house quality testing on garment offerings
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Established in 1979, Dastex Reinraumzubeh