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Reusable Isolation Gowns Affordable, environmentally-friendly option For samples or more information, contact your Performance Safety Group Sales Representative at 877-774-4568 or [email protected]. © Copyright 2020 Performance Safety Group, Inc. Material Descriptions We know you rely on disposable apparel to keep your staff protected and comfortable. For this AAMI Level 1 to AAMI Level 4 reason, we use the finest materials available for protection, offering the greatest level of comfort. Spunbond Polypropylene SPUNBOUND Standard, Cost-Effective and Comfortable For basic infection control, this non-woven fabric bonds fibers together to form a single layer that is appropriate only for very minimal fluid exposure. SMS (Multi-Ply) Material Balanced mix of protection and comfort SPUNBOUND Strong and breathable, Spunbond/Meltblown/Spunbond (SMS) MELTBLOWN is a multi-layer fabric composed of inner layers of meltblown SPUNBOUND polypropylene sandwiched between strong, outer layers of spunbond polypropylene that is ideal for extended wear. Light/medium weight SMS is appropriate for low amounts of fluid and heavy weight SMS may be appropriate for moderate contact with fluids. Coated Polypropylene (“Poly-coated”) SPUNBOUND Ideal for high fluid protection POLY FILM Soft, spunbond polypropylene is coated with a layer of impervious of polyethylene (plastic) film. Polyethylene (Plastic) Film POLY FILM Basic Cover Protection A single layer of polyethylene (plastic) film provides light fluid-repelling protection at an attractive price. Naturally low in lint and and does not meet the AAMI PB70 Standard. PerformanceSafetyGroup I 877.PSG.4568 I PSGgear.com AAMI PB70 Guidelines The Benchmark for Protection To comply with AAMI Guidelines, protective apparel must achieve minimum performance standards for strength, barrier performance and fluid resistance. Tested under controlled conditions, AAMI-rated gowns must demonstrate a 4% AQL level, which provides a high level of assurance that users are protected for the anticipated level of fluid contact. Each gown must be fully protective in the front, back and along the seams, and clearly labeled to indicate the level of protection provided, from AAMI PB70 Level 1 (lowest) to AAMI Level 4 (highest). The entire PSG portfolio of Isolation Gowns are manufactured in FDA QSR-compliant, ISO 13485 certified facilities and meet all AAMI PB70 specifications for Level 1, 2, 3 and 4 protection. Table 1: Summary of AAMI Fluid Resistance Classification (Adapted from AAMI PB70:2012) AAMI LEVEL 1 AAMI LEVEL 2 AAMI LEVEL 3 AAMI LEVEL 4 Characteristics Fluid Resistant Fluid Resistant Fluid Resistant Fluid Impermeable Commonly used as Appropriate where Used where large Minimum standard an isolation gown. more moderate amounts of fluids for isolation gowns Application Suitable for settings levels of fluid or sprays may be for minimal amounts with low amounts exposure or sprays anticipated or of spray or droplets of fluid or sprays are anticipated encountered Laminated or Single Layer Laminated or coated material Spunbond microfibres or a coated material Material (e.g. polypropylene non-woven product topically treated (e.g.impervious coated textile material polyethylene polypropylene) A higher standard Resistant to water Resistant to the of resistant to water spray and some penetration of Resistance to Fluid Minimal water spray and water resistance to water viruses based on Penetration resistance absorption on absorption on penetration of a contact compared contact surrogate microbe to Level 2 AATCC 42-2017 AATCC 42-2017 Meets requirements AATCC 42-2017: AATCC 127 Test for AATCC 127 Test for Resistance to Fluid of bacteriophage Test for spray water resistance > water resistance > Penetration test penetration ASTM resistance 20 cm hydrostatic 50 cm hydrostatic F1671 pressure pressure • AATCC 42-2017: Measures resistance of fabrics to the penetration of water by impact (AATCC, 2018) • AATCC 127-2017: Measures resistance of fabric to the penetration of water under hydrostatic pressure (AATCC, 2017) • ASTM F1670-17: Evaluate resistance of materials used in protective clothing to penetration by synthetic blood under conditions of continuous liquid contact (ASTM, 2017) • ASTM F1671-13: Measure penetration by blood-borne pathogens using a surrogate microbe under conditions of continuous liquid contact (ASTM, 2013) PerformanceSafetyGroup I 877.PSG.4568 I PSGgear.com Since 1992, STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® has been a globally standardized, independent mark of quality for raw, semi-finished and finished textile products from all stages of production and for all accessory materials used in the process. This global certified system assures manufacturers, sourcers, brands, retailers, and consumers around the world that certified products meet the strict limit values for harmful substances of STANDARD 100 and that these substances are not present in critical concentrations. OEKO-TEX® tests for harmful substances at every stage of the textile value chain; certificates from preliminary stages are recognized. The tests for harmful substances in accordance with STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® take into account important legal regulations, such as banned azo dyes, formaldehyde, pentachlorophenol, cadmium, nickel, etc., requirements from the US Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) regarding lead, numerous harmful chemicals, even if they are not yet legally regulated, and diverse parameters for healthcare. A successful test allows for the labelling of respective textiles or materials with the STANDARD. As a third-party independent label, STANDARD 100 is a helpful marketing tool enabling companies to transparently document their responsibility with respect to the product safety of their articles in terms of human ecology and for their customers along the textile chain, all the way through to brands, retailers and the consumer. The Performance Safety Group portfolio of Isolation Gowns are tested in accordance with the STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® and labelled accordingly. PerformanceSafetyGroup I 877.PSG.4568 I PSGgear.com LEVEL 1& 2 REUSABLE • ECO-FRIENDLY The Math Is Simple. 20-30 Disposable Gowns or One Reusable? When you choose reusables, you reduce waste and waste costs. Reusables are the smart and environmentally responsible choice! LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 PerformanceSafetyGroup I 877.PSG.4568 I PSGgear.com REUSABLE • ECO-FRIENDLY REUSABLE, SUSTAINABLE ISOLATION GOWN LEVEL LATEX 1 CERTIFICATION The Environmentally Responsible Choice over single-use, disposable gowns • 50% cotton / 50% polyester broadcloth for maximum comfort • Laboratory tested for over 20 washings • Overlap back, twill tie neck and waist closures • 54” Sweep - 44” Length - 2.6 oz. per square yard fabric • Ideal for acute care and long-term healthcare environments • Compare to MEDLINE MDT012204 Lightweight Protection • ANSI/AAMI PB70 Level 1, OEKO-TEX 100, ISO/IEC 17050I • Item #: ISOGWY-4454 / One size fits most / 10/pk, 100/cs Cost-Effective, Safe & ‘Green’ Option PerformanceSafetyGroup I 877.PSG.4568 I PSGgear.com THE MATH IS SIMPLE Reusable Isolation Gowns Affordable, environmentally-friendly option The Environmentally Preferable Choice over Single-Use Disposable Items. SAVINGS - reduce costs by lasting through multiple processings EFFICIENCY - fewer orders and deliveries than disposables SUSTAINABILITY - reduces regulated medical waste by an average of 65 percent! DEPENDABLE - laboratory tests confirm gowns withstand over twenty washings TESTED - meet STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX for harmful substances One of the greatest challenges healthcare providers face is moving toward a more sustainable, environmentally-friendly culture, while ensuring patient and staff protection and comfort. REUSABLE • ECO-FRIENDLY The Math Is Simple. 20-30 Disposable Gowns or One Reusable? When you choose cost-effecient reusables, you reduce waste and associated waste costs. Reusables are smartly designed for healthcare and the environmentally responsible choice! PerformanceSafetyGroup I 877.PSG.4568 I PSGgear.com REUSABLE • ECO-FRIENDLY BREATHABLE, REUSABLE LIQUID-RESISTANT ISOLATION GOWN LEVEL LATEX 2 CERTIFICATION The Environmentally Responsible Choice offering healthcare workers 360-degree protection • 60% cotton / 40% polyester 150 GSM woven fabric • Generously sized for full coverage and flexibility • Anti-static, low lint and bounded seams for advanced protection • Offered with 2” white stockinette or elastic cuffs • Durable and holds up well to over 25 industrial launderings • ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 10993-10, FDA and CE certified • Meets ANSI/AAMI PB70 and ASTM F3352-19 requirements • Item #: ISOGWRY / L, XL or Universal / 10/pk, 100/cs PerformanceSafetyGroup I 877.PSG.4568 I PSGgear.com MEASUREMENTS REUSABLE • ECO-FRIENDLY # POINT OF MEASURE TOLERANCES: SIZES: (+) (-) S/M/L XL/2XL/3XL 101 Length (highest point of neck opening) 0.5 0.5 45 45 104A Bust/Chest 0.5 0.5 28 31 106A Sweep 0.5 0.5 28 31 109 Across Shoulder 0.5 0.5 24 1/4 26 1/4 113 Sleeve Top Length 0.5 0.5 25 3/8 26 3/8 115a Armhole 0.25 0.25 12 12 3/4 118 Lower Sleve 6 1/2" Up 0.25 0.25 7 3/4 8 1/4 119a Sleeve Opening 0.25 0.25 4 1/4 4 1/2 119x Minimum Sleeve/Cuff Opening - Extended (half) 99 0 5 3/4 6 124 Neck Width 0.375 0.375 8 5/8 9 126b Front Neck Drop 0.25 0.25 4 4 1/2 127b Back Neck Drop 0.25 0.25 3/4 1 301 Bottom Hem Width 0.125 0.125 1/2 1/2 301 Sleeve Hem Width 0.125 0.125 3/4 3/4 321 Neck Trim Width 0.125 0.125 3/8 3/8 321 Tie Lengths at center back neck (x2) 0.25 0.25 16 16 321 Tie Length at waist (x2) 0.25 0.25 16 16 Tie Placement from armhole 0.5 0.5 7 1/2 8 1/2 PerformanceSafetyGroup I 877.PSG.4568 I PSGgear.com CONTACT US Business Name: PERFORMANCESAFETYGROUP Address: 781A Rudder Rd. St. Louis, MO 63026 Main: 636.326.4568 Government Division: 636.326.GOVT (4688) COVID-19 PPE Hotline: 877.774.4568 Fax: 636.496.7022 Toll Free Fax: 877.774.1329 Tax ID#: 81-4807855 Business Type: Limited Partnership Business Classification: Manufacturer/Distributor CAGE CODE: 5Q211 DUNS#: 849171942 NIGP CODES: 47500, 34000, 34500, 20100, 17500, 48500, 16500 NAICS CODES: 315990, 339113, 423450, 423840, 423990 SIC CODES: 2381, 3069, 3151, 3842, 5047, 5085, 5099 Government Division: [email protected] COVID-19 Email: [email protected] Purchase Orders: [email protected] Website: PSG GEAR. COM ISOLATION GOWNS Single-Use • Reusable • Levels 1-4 COVID-19 SINGLE-USE SINGLE-USE FACE SHIELD FACE MASKS EXAM GLOVE INFECTION-CONTROL MEDICAL GRADE Healthcare Professionals - Optimize PPE Supply Infection Control - Environmental Infection Control Guidelines - Laundry and Bedding Laundry in a health-care facility may include bed sheets and blankets, towels, personal clothing, patient apparel, uniforms, scrub suits, gowns, and drapes for surgical procedures.1245 Although contaminated textiles and fabrics in health-care facilities can be a source of substantial numbers of pathogenic microorganisms, reports of health-care associated diseases linked to contaminated fabrics are so few in number that the overall risk of disease transmission during the laundry process likely is negligible. When the incidence of such events are evaluated in the context of the volume of items laundered in health-care settings (estimated to be 5 billion pounds annually in the United States),1246 existing control measures (e.g., standard precautions) are effective in reducing the risk of disease transmission to patients and staff. There- fore, use of current control measures should be continued to minimize the contribution of contaminated laundry to the incidence of health-care associated infections. The control measures described in this section of the guideline are based on principles of hygiene, common sense, and consensus guidance; they pertain to laundry services utilized by health-care facilities, either inhouse or contract, rather than to laundry done in the home. Surgical Gowns, Drapes, and Disposable Fabrics An issue of recent concern involves the use of disposable (i.e., single use) versus reusable (i.e., multiple use) surgical attire and fabrics in health-care settings.1292 Regardless of the material used to manufacture gowns and drapes, these items must be resistant to liquid and microbial penetration.7, 1293– 1297 Surgical gowns and drapes must be registered with FDA to demonstrate their safety and effectiveness. Repellency and pore size of the fabric contribute to gown performance, but performance capability can be influenced by the item’s design and construction.1298, 1299 Reinforced gowns (i.e., gowns with double-layered fabric) generally are more resistant to liquid strike-through.1300, 1301 Reinforced gowns may, however, be less comfortable. Guidelines for selection and use of barrier materials for surgical gowns and drapes have been published.1302 When selecting a barrier product, repellency level and type of barrier should be compatible for the exposure expected.967 However, data are limited regarding the association between gown or drape characteristics and risk for surgical site infections.7, 1303 Health-care facilities must ensure optimal protection of patients and health-care workers. Not all fabric items in health care lend themselves to single-use. Facilities exploring options for gowns and drapes should consider the expense of disposable items and the impact on the facility’s waste-management costs once these items are discarded. Costs associated with the use of durable goods involve the fabric or textile items; staff expenses to collect, sort, clean, and package the laundry; and energy costs to operate the laundry if on-site or the costs to contract with an outside service.1304, 1305 Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion (DHQP) Healthcare Professionals - Optimize PPE Supply Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of Isolation Gowns Audience: These considerations are intended for use by federal, state, and local public health officials; leaders in occupational health services and infection prevention and control programs; and other leaders in healthcare settings who are responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures for preventing pathogen transmission in healthcare settings. Purpose: This document offers a series of strategies or options to optimize supplies of isolation gowns in healthcare settings when there is limited supply. Surge capacity refers to the ability to manage a sudden, unexpected increase in patient volume that would otherwise severely challenge or exceed the present capacity of a facility. While there are no widely accepted measurements or triggers to distinguish surge capacity from daily patient care capacity, surge capacity is a useful framework to approach a decreased supply of isolation gowns during the COVID-19 response. Three general strata have been used to describe surge capacity and can be used to prioritize measures to conserve isolation gown supplies along the continuum of care. Conventional capacity: measures consist of providing patient care without any change in daily contempo- rary practices. This set of measures, consisting of engineering, administrative, and personal protective equipment (PPE) controls should already be implemented in general infection prevention and control plans in healthcare settings. Contingency capacity: measures may change daily standard practices but may not have any significant impact on the care delivered to the patient or the safety of healthcare personnel (HCP). These practices may be used temporarily during periods of expected isolation gown shortages. Crisis capacity: strategies that are not commensurate with standard U.S. standards of care. These mea- sures, or a combination of these measures, may need to be considered during periods of known isolation gown shortages. Contingency Capacity Strategies Shift gown use towards cloth isolation gowns. Reusable (i.e., washable) gowns are typically made of polyester or polyester-cotton fabrics. Gowns made of these fabrics can be safely laundered according to routine procedures and reused. Care should be taken to ensure that HCP do not touch outer surfaces of the gown during care. Reusable patient gowns and lab coats can be safely laundered according to routine procedures. • Laundry operations and personnel may need to be augmented to facilitate additional washing loads and cycles • Systems are established to routinely inspect, maintain (e.g., mend a small hole in a gown, replace missing fastening ties) and replace reusable gowns when needed (e.g., when they are thin or ripped). Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion (DHQP) Satisfied Customers PerformanceSafetyGroup I 877.PSG.4568 I PSGgear.com Satisfied Customers PerformanceSafetyGroup I 877.PSG.4568 I PSGgear.com to those risking their lives to save ours: Our Healthcare Workers and First Responders. Thank You, Healthcare Heroes