Cleanroom classification is fundamentally about controlling airborne particulate contamination, and operators are one of the largest “mobile sources” of particles. ISO cleanroom classes (ISO 14644-1) provide the classification context, while ISO 14644-5 focuses on operational practices that help keep a cleanroom performing as intended (including personnel behavior and contamination-control routines). Apparel is one of the practical controls used to reduce particle shedding, prevent direct contact contamination, and create a cleaner interface between people and process.

• Controlled environments and cleanrooms where low-lint apparel supports process protection.
• Lab and production support areas where splash-aware, disposable barrier apparel is appropriate per SOP.
• Workflows where thumb loops and elastic cuffs help maintain glove-to-cuff coverage during repetitive hand motion.
• Programs that require antistatic apparel behavior to reduce static attraction of particles (process dependent).

• Low-lint contamination control: manufacturer lists Helmke Drum Category II (low lint).
• Antistatic behavior: manufacturer lists EN 1149-5:2008 antistatic clothing.
• Barrier-oriented fabric: abrasion-resistant film-coated polypropylene (A7 platform).
• Interface control: elastic cuffs + thumb loops help keep gloves over cuffs during motion.
• Material preferences: manufacturer states no silicone, no BHT preservative, and no natural rubber latex.

Manufacturer product information describes this lab coat as abrasion-resistant film-coated polypropylene with a mandarin collar, snap front, high-strength triple stitched seams, and elastic cuffs with thumb loops. In practice, “A7” in the Kimtech cleanroom apparel platform is typically chosen when teams want a disposable barrier fabric that supports contamination control and splash-aware tasks, as allowed by SOP and hazard assessment.

The goal is not only “wearing a coat” — it is creating a controlled interface: skin/hair/clothing are covered, cuffs stay under gloves, and the outer surface is handled as a controlled surface after donning.

The table below consolidates attributes that matter for receiving, gowning workflow fit, and contamination-control discipline. Values are drawn from manufacturer product information and common program claims for the Kimtech A7 cleanroom lab coat platform.

Attribute	47654 (XL)
Part number	47654
Product	KIMTECH PURE* A7 Cleanroom Apparel Lab Coat
Size	X-Large (XL)
Case pack	30 / case
Garment measurements (manufacturer-listed)	Chest width 66 cm; sleeve length 68 cm; total length 101 cm
Material	Abrasion-resistant film-coated polypropylene
Collar / closure	Mandarin collar; snap front
Cuffs / interface control	Elastic cuffs with thumb loops; extra-length arms
Lint / cleanliness	Helmke Drum Category II (low lint)
ESD / static	EN 1149-5:2008 antistatic clothing
PPE classification	PPE Cat II; Type 6 limited chemical splash protection
Materials declarations	No silicone; no BHT preservative; no natural rubber latex (manufacturer stated)

In cleanrooms, “performance” for garments usually means: (1) low particle shedding, (2) good coverage and interface control, and (3) repeatable donning that does not contaminate the garment surface. Manufacturer information for this product lists low-lint performance (Helmke Drum Category II) and antistatic behavior (EN 1149-5).

Program claims for the Kimtech A7 cleanroom lab coat platform commonly position it for enhanced liquid splash protection, including ASTM F1670 for penetration of blood and body fluids. Treat any protection claim as a qualification input: confirm the exact test basis, your hazard profile, and your SOP requirements before deployment.

Manufacturer documentation notes that Certificates of Conformance are available online for Kimtech apparel programs. For receiving and QA review, treat garment documentation as part of contamination control: confirm correct SKU/size, correct case quantity, and that packaging is intact before introduction into controlled areas.

If your program requires additional attributes (sterility, endotoxin, irradiation certificates, or country-of-origin declarations), treat those as formal receiving requirements and qualify them before first use.

Bottom line: ISO provides the cleanroom classification and operations framework; Annex 1 tightens expectations for sterile manufacturing environments. This lab coat can be an excellent controlled-environment garment when it matches your classification, risk, and SOP — but it is not a substitute for validated gowning practice.

• Bare wrists: gloves not pulled over elastic cuffs; thumb loops not engaged.
• Touching the outside while donning: turns a “clean garment” into a handled surface before entry.
• Fast, sloppy motion: increases particle shedding and contact events.
• Re-use when not permitted: disposable garments reused beyond SOP limits can increase shedding and compromise barrier integrity.
• Wrong garment for the zone: lab coat used where coveralls/sterile gowning are required by classification or Annex 1 expectations.

Comparable alternatives are typically other cleanroom-packaged, low-lint lab coats with antistatic behavior and barrier film fabrics. Compare: (1) lint/cleanliness category, (2) garment interface features (thumb loops, cuffs, collar), (3) packaging discipline, and (4) documentation availability.

This lab coat is a strong fit for controlled environments where low-lint, antistatic behavior and practical barrier fabric are required — and where a lab coat form factor is acceptable by SOP. For higher-grade aseptic cores (EU Annex 1 Grade A/B or equivalent), facilities commonly require more comprehensive sterile gowning ensembles (coveralls/hoods/masks/sterile gloves) and gowning qualification routines.