Limited-use, breathable hoods act as a barrier to particles, microorganisms, non-hazardous light, liquid splashes, dirt, and grime. They are designed with a face- or eyes-only opening. There are two types to choose from:

• Cleanroom hoods: These are worn over the head and cover the neck and/or shoulders to prevent hair and skin cell contamination in cleanroom environments. They are loose-fitting to allow masks, respirators, eyewear, and other cleanroom clothing to be worn. Common low-shedding and non-shedding cleanroom hood materials include, but are not limited to, Tyvek, SMS, and microporous-coated fabrics (MP). Cleanroom hoods are ISO-rated and are available in sterile or non-sterile options.

• General purpose hoods: These are worn over the head and cover the neck to provide protection against hazardous dry particulates (dust and dirt) and non-hazardous liquid splashes and sprays. General purpose hoods are worn in conjunction with eye protection, respiratory protection, and other personal protective clothing depending on the application.

Regulatory compliance details can be obtained at the individual product level.