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Ansell 56-102 AlphaTec 18 mil PVC Apron w/ Stomach Patch (12/Case)

Ansell 56-102 AlphaTec 18 mil PVC Apron w/ Stomach Patch (12/Case)

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Ansell AlphaTec® 56-102 Heavy-Duty PVC Apron (Green) — 18 mil Die-Cut Vinyl (PVC) with Added Stomach Patch, Sealed Grommets + Adjustable 48" Ties, Bib Style 33" x 44" or 33" x 49" (12/Case)
PPE Apron Vinyl (PVC) 18 mil Heavy-Duty Stomach Patch (High-Wear Zone) Sealed Grommets 48" Ties 12/Case Silicone-free: Not tested
Overview

AlphaTec® 56-102 is a heavy-duty PVC (vinyl) bib apron designed for wet-process work where routine splashes, drips, spray, and incidental contact can create real exposure risks. It provides a practical barrier layer to help protect the torso and upper legs during sanitation, maintenance, transfer, and chemical-handling activities. The added stomach patch reinforces a high-wear area that often experiences the most friction, rubbing, and contact against tanks, sinks, carts, and bins.

Ansell is a best-in-class PPE manufacturer, and SOSCleanroom maintains a close relationship with Ansell to help customers standardize on proven protective gear, reduce substitution risk, and keep safety programs consistent across shifts and sites.

Why this apron matters for safety
  • Controls routine splash exposure: Helps reduce torso contact from common wet-process events (spray, splash, drip, hose overspray, wipe-down run-off).
  • Built for high-contact work: 18 mil PVC supports durability where abrasion and incidental rubbing occur during cleaning and maintenance tasks.
  • Reinforced high-wear zone: Stomach patch adds protection in the area most likely to contact equipment edges, bins, and carts.
  • Reliable fit in motion: Sealed grommets and adjustable 48" ties help maintain apron position and reduce tie-point failure.
  • Supports training consistency: A standardized apron spec simplifies PPE training and helps reduce “near-miss” behaviors tied to inconsistent PPE.
Typical work areas and tasks supported
  • Plant sanitation and wash-down operations
  • Equipment maintenance and repair where wet contact is expected
  • Liquid transfer, decanting, staging, and cleanup
  • Packaging and processing environments with routine wet exposure (bottling, canning, rinse stations)
  • General wet-process support work where protecting garments and reducing skin contact risk matters
Key specifications (published)
Manufacturer / series Ansell AlphaTec® 56-102
Material / construction Vinyl (PVC), die-cut
Thickness 18 mil
Reinforced zone Added stomach patch (high-wear area)
Color Green
Fit / closure Sealed grommets; adjustable 48" integral ties
Available sizes 33" x 44" and 33" x 49"
Packaging 12 aprons per case
Silicone-free Not tested (published)

Always confirm chemical compatibility and PPE selection using your hazard assessment and the applicable SDS information for the chemicals in use. Aprons protect the torso, but splashes often involve eyes/face, hands/forearms, and lower legs as well.

Packaging and handling

Shipped as a case of 12 aprons. Keep aprons in original packaging until use to reduce accidental damage (cuts, creases, or punctures) that can reduce barrier performance.

After use, follow your facility SOP for wipe-down, segregation, and disposal based on the chemicals and soils encountered.

Storage and lifecycle control
  • Store in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight and heat sources to preserve vinyl flexibility.
  • Avoid sharp edges during staging and storage to prevent micro-cuts.
  • Inspect before use (tears, pinholes, grommet stress, thinning at the patch zone) and remove from service if compromised.
Documentation

Use manufacturer documentation alongside your hazard assessment to support PPE selection, training, and safe-work procedures.

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PPE Safety Article Chemical Splash Control Maintenance & Sanitation Training & Compliance
Why this PPE apron exists

In wet-process work, chemical handling, sanitation, and maintenance, exposure events do not usually come from dramatic spills—they come from routine splashes, drips, hose spray, and incidental contact against wet equipment. The AlphaTec® 56-102 apron is designed to place a durable, wearable barrier between the worker’s torso and the hazard zone. The added stomach patch reinforces a high-contact area where abrasion and repeated rubbing can prematurely wear out standard aprons.

Why SOSCleanroom recommends Ansell for PPE

PPE is only “effective” when it performs the same way every time you deploy it. Ansell is a best-in-class manufacturer because their product specifications, documentation, and design intent are consistent—critical for safety programs, standardized work instructions, and training. SOSCleanroom’s close relationship with Ansell helps customers reduce substitution risk, keep documentation aligned, and sustain reliable procurement for teams that cannot afford interruptions.

When the stomach-patch model is the right choice

Many facilities can use a standard PVC apron. The stomach-patch version becomes the better choice when your team regularly:

  • Leans into tanks, sinks, wash stations, or processing equipment while spraying or scrubbing
  • Carries totes, parts, or containers against the abdomen
  • Works around abrasive edges (cart lips, stainless corners, hose reels) that accelerate wear
  • Needs longer apron life to reduce changeouts, downtime, and exposure from degraded PPE
Build a complete protection system (apron is one layer)

Aprons help protect the torso, but exposures often occur at the hands, forearms, face, and lower legs. Your hazard assessment should define the complete PPE set:

  • Hands/forearms: chemical-resistant gloves matched to the exact chemicals and contact time
  • Eyes/face: goggles and/or face shield for splash or spray potential
  • Footwear: chemical-resistant boots or shoe covers where floor splash is likely
  • Respiratory: only when required by SDS/hazard assessment (and within your respirator program)
Safe donning and doffing (where safety programs win or fail)

The apron front should be treated as a contaminated surface during and after the task. Train teams to avoid “apron-front contact” with clean handles, controls, and door hardware.

Recommended workflow
  1. Inspect before use: check for tears, pinholes, grommet damage, and thinning at the stomach patch zone.
  2. Don after base PPE: put on gloves/eye protection first, then apron to avoid dragging apron surfaces across clothing.
  3. Tie discipline: secure 48" ties so they do not hang loose (snag hazards and contamination transfer).
  4. Doff slowly: untie without snapping; roll the apron inward (contaminated side in) to minimize splash-back.
  5. Glove logic: if you touch the apron front during removal, treat gloves as contaminated and change per SOP.
Cleaning, reuse, and disposal control

Whether your site treats aprons as disposable or reusable, the controlling factor is the chemistry encountered and your safety policy. Chemical residues can remain on surfaces even when “dry.” Define a clear SOP that tells the operator exactly what happens after the task ends.

  • Wipe-down method: if reuse is permitted, wipe top-to-bottom and avoid driving liquid into tie points.
  • Segregate used PPE: keep “used but serviceable” and “discard” streams clearly separated.
  • Change triggers: any splash event, visible soil, odor, stiffness, cuts/tears, or grommet stress should trigger removal from service.
  • Disposal: follow SDS guidance and your waste program for chemical-contaminated PPE.
Common mistakes that increase risk
  • Using an apron as a substitute for eye/face protection when spraying or decanting liquids
  • Leaving long ties dangling (snag + contamination transfer)
  • Reusing aprons without a defined wipe-down/decon rule
  • Assuming “PVC works for all chemicals” without confirming compatibility for the exact substances and conditions
Documentation

For safety program files and training documents, anchor selection and use to manufacturer documentation and your hazard assessment.

If you have any questions please email us at Sales@SOSsupply.com or give us a call at (214)340-8574. OR check out the AI ChatBot powered by SOSCleanroom data libraries - give it a try! THIS IS NEW FOR 2026! © 2026 SOSCleanroom. All rights reserved.