FiTMe Lab Coats and Jackets
Strength, fit, and appearance combine to create professional protective clothing
Dental professionals spend every day exposed to potentially harmful biological fluids (blood, saliva, aerosols, respiratory droplets). To protect themselves and their patients, they need equipment—including clothing such as gowns, jackets, coats, and coveralls—made specifically to resist disease transmission.
The Biological Enemy
Bacteria, viruses, and fungi are among the microorganisms dental professionals face when caring for patients. Their shape and size vary, which affects how they move through the fabric used to construct protective clothing. Typically, fungi are larger than bacteria, and bacteria are larger than viruses. The HIV virus, for example, is sphere-shaped and from 100 to 120 nm in diameter. SARS-CoV-2, the enveloped virus that causes COVID-19, ranges from 0.1 µm to 0.5 µm.
A Safe and Fitting Choice
When choosing protective clothing, dental professionals must consider several factors, including tensile and seam strength, barrier properties of seams and closures, and size. The material must be strong enough to withstand typical clinician movements (kneeling, bending, stretching) and other stresses, and the seams should be configured to prevent blood and fluid penetration.
When selecting protective clothing, consider Dukal’s FiTMe disposable lab coats and jackets. In addition to being made of soft, breathable, and fluidresistant polypropylene SMS material, the garments are tear- and puncture-resistant. They’re designed with a patent-pending 3-position adjustable waist band that allows users to create a custom fit that ensures a neat and professional appearance. In addition, the knit cuffs and collars provide enhanced protection, especially when the user chooses the appropriate size (from small to XXL). Both the jackets and lab coats come in 8 color choices and have snap fronts and 3 pockets. Although FiTMe clothing is disposable, it also is washable and autoclavable in the event of supply shortages.
Most protective clothing is functional, but it’s not always professional looking. FiTMe jackets and lab coats are designed to be both.
