Why eyewear shows up in cleanroom conversations
Even when your core cleanroom controls are strong, personnel remain a primary variable: people move, shed particles, touch their face, and adjust PPE.
ISO cleanroom classification focuses on air cleanliness by airborne particle concentration and the measurement framework behind it. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
In practice, eyewear becomes part of contamination-control discipline because it is frequently adjusted, frequently cleaned, and frequently carried across boundaries.
What this product is used for
- General eye protection in controlled spaces (gowning rooms, support corridors, packaging zones, maintenance windows) where impact-rated eyewear is required.
- Visitor and contractor issuing (universal sizing and case quantity simplify kitting and stocking).
- Facilities and manufacturing tasks where UV/impact protection claims and comfort features help drive consistent wear.
Why customers consider Visio™ Economy
- Comfort-forward fit: manufacturer describes three-point extendable/adjustable temples intended to improve fit and reduce “take-it-off” behavior.
- Straightforward standardization: a consistent eyewear pick reduces random substitutions that complicate safety programs.
- Scratch-life lens construction (platform claim): Visio pages describe hard-coated lenses for longer service life on Visio configurations. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- Program continuity: SOSCleanroom is building deeper alignment with Ansell’s KleenGuard offering so customers can consolidate PPE sourcing without sacrificing specification clarity.
Specifications in context (receiving + day-to-day use)
| Attribute |
This listing (SKU 14476) |
| SKU / identifiers |
SKU 14476; UPC 036000144765; GTIN 10036000144762 |
| Size |
Universal |
| Lens coating (listed) |
Uncoated |
| Frame color (listed) |
Black |
| Case pack |
12 per case |
| Country of origin (listed) |
Taiwan |
| Program attribute |
RightCycle listed “Yes” |
The attributes above reflect the published listing information and manufacturer-provided feature language attached to this configuration. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Cleanroom gowning (donning): where eyewear fits, and why it matters
The cleanroom objective is not “dress up.” It is contamination control: reduce the number of particles and microbes carried into the controlled zone and reduce the opportunities for recontamination once inside.
ISO 14644-1 defines the classification framework for air cleanliness by particle concentration. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Your gowning steps are the human-side controls that help protect that cleanliness state.
Practical donning guidance (ISO-first thinking)
- Stage eyewear at the boundary: keep safety glasses inside the gowning area (or in a controlled bin) so they are not commuting from uncontrolled spaces.
- Hands drive outcomes: perform hand hygiene before touching any clean PPE; handle glasses by the temples to avoid loading the lens with prints and skin oils.
- Put eyewear on once — then stop adjusting: repeated face-touching is a contamination amplifier. If eyewear slips, correct the fit once and move on.
- Sequence for control: many facilities place hair/beard cover and hood first, then eyewear, then gloves (facility SOPs vary). The goal is to avoid dragging eyewear across hair/skin after final gowning steps.
- Storage discipline: between uses, store in a clean pouch or closed bin; open countertops invite dust loading.
European Annex 1 overlay (when you are in sterile manufacturing)
If you operate under EU GMP Annex 1 (Manufacture of Sterile Medicinal Products), the emphasis tightens: contamination control is framed through Quality Risk Management, facility design, and disciplined aseptic behavior.
Annex 1 is the reference many teams use to justify stricter gowning training, stricter garment control, and tighter “no-touch / no-adjust” behavior in Grade A/B contexts. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
In those areas, facilities frequently move from general safety glasses to cleanroom-qualified goggles or sterile single-use eyewear aligned to the aseptic process and SOP.
Common failure modes (and what to do instead)
- Fogging leads to face-touching: if fogging is routine, evaluate anti-fog options or a better-sealing goggle style rather than “adjusting all shift.”
- Eyewear commuting across zones: dedicate eyewear to the controlled area whenever feasible.
- Over-cleaning with harsh solvents: use approved lens-safe cleaners and methods; aggressive chemistry can haze lenses and drive replacement cost.
- Loose fit: use the adjustable temple system to get stable positioning before entering the controlled zone.
Selection notes (uncoated vs. anti-fog vs. goggle)
- Uncoated lens: a clean baseline for general use; best when fog is not a frequent complaint.
- Anti-fog lens: preferred for humid gowning rooms, mask-heavy wear, and temperature swings.
- Goggles / sealed eyewear: stronger splash control and better sealing; often chosen when process risk or Annex 1 expectations push toward higher control.
SOSCleanroom note about SOPs
The Technical Vault is written to help customers make informed contamination-control decisions and improve day-to-day handling technique.
It is not your facility’s Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), batch record, or validation protocol.
Customers are responsible for establishing, training, and enforcing SOPs that fit their specific risks, products, equipment, cleanroom classification, and regulatory obligations.
Always confirm material compatibility, cleanliness suitability, and PPE performance requirements using your internal quality system and documented methods.
If you adapt any technique guidance from this entry, treat it as a starting template. Your team should review and approve the final method, then qualify it for your specific environment and risk profile.
Source basis
- SOSCleanroom product page (SKU 14476): https://www.soscleanroom.com/product/apparel/kleenguard-visio-economy-safety-glasses-clear-uncoated-case-12/
- Manufacturer platform page (KleenGuard/Ansell — Visio Economy overview): https://kleenguard.ansell.com/us/en/products/kleenguard-visio-economy-safety-glasses-14470
- ISO 14644-1 classification context: https://www.iso.org/standard/53394.html
- EU GMP Annex 1 (Manufacture of Sterile Medicinal Products): https://health.ec.europa.eu/system/files/2022-08/20220825_gmp-an1_en_0.pdf
SOSCleanroom is the source for this Technical Vault entry.
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Last reviewed: Jan. 14, 2026
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