In many labs and controlled environments, the biggest contamination source is still the operator: particles shed from garments, exposed wrists during reach, and “loose” gowning that flaps or contacts surfaces. The Kimtech A7 Liquid Barrier Gown (47992, Small/Medium) is positioned to solve a different problem first — liquid splash and hazardous handling — but it also supports cleaner technique through a closed-back format, a seamless front, and thumb loops that help stabilize the glove-to-gown interface.

ISO cleanroom language most often starts with ISO 14644-1, which classifies air cleanliness by airborne particle concentration (i.e., how many particles are in the air at defined size thresholds). ISO classification is about maintaining a controlled environment — and personnel apparel is one of the primary tools used to reduce what people introduce into that environment.

Practical takeaway: even when your primary driver is splash or USP <800> compliance, your gowning method should still minimize particle shedding and contact-transfer events. That means disciplined donning, stable cuffs, and avoiding unnecessary touches to the gown exterior.

EU GMP Annex 1 (sterile medicinal products) expands the contamination-control mindset beyond particles to include microbial and endotoxin/pyrogen risks, and it treats personnel behavior, training, and gowning as core control points. Annex 1 also makes clear that its contamination-control principles (including gowning) can be applied to non-sterile products when contamination reduction is important.

For sterile operations, Annex 1 emphasizes controlled access, qualified personnel, and proven gowning performance. In other words: garment selection matters, but gowning execution matters just as much.

• Hazardous liquid handling and splash-risk workflows aligned to USP <800> programs (per facility SOP).
• Lab operations needing a disposable liquid barrier gown with cleaner handling characteristics (low-lint positioning).
• Receiving/unpacking/transfer steps where residue control and garment disposal discipline are required.
• Support areas of controlled environments where a liquid barrier gown is specified (note: this SKU is non-sterile).

The A7 gown family is positioned as a disposable, low-lint liquid barrier gown. This SKU is described with a seamless front, closed-back coverage, and an easy don-and-doff design intended to reduce handling variability.

Thumb loops are included to help maintain the glove-to-gown interface during reaching and repetitive motions. Barrier testing is commonly referenced for blood/body fluid and blood-borne pathogen penetration (ASTM standards are cited in manufacturer literature). Always verify your required test method, acceptance criteria, and compatibility requirements against the current manufacturer data sheet.

The table below consolidates the most audit-relevant attributes for receiving, SOP alignment, and daily gowning consistency. If a detail is not published for this SKU in the source basis, it is shown as “not published.”

Attribute	47992 (Small/Medium)
Brand / manufacturer	Kimtech (Kimberly-Clark Professional / Ansell Kimtech)
Part number	47992
Size	Small/Medium
Sterility	Non-sterile (as listed)
Case pack	10 bags of 10 gowns per case (100 gowns)
Design features	Seamless front; closed back; thumb loops; easy don/doff positioning
Cleanliness positioning	Low-lint materials (controlled environment friendly)
Barrier testing (published references)	ASTM blood/body fluid and blood-borne pathogen penetration references (confirm current data sheet for test methods and results)
USP <800> positioning	Listed as meeting USP <800> guideline expectations for gown design (closed back; long sleeves; closed cuffs; disposable; permeability resistance expected)
Country of origin	Not published in source basis for this SKU

Important: this entry provides technique guidance, not your facility SOP. Always follow your validated gowning sequence, change-out frequency, and disposal requirements (especially for hazardous drugs and waste streams).

• Exposed wrists during reach: engage thumb loops and ensure glove cuffs overlap sleeves.
• Open-back or loose closure: fully close and secure the back before entering the work zone.
• Touching gown exterior during donning: handle ties and interior first; keep exterior “clean.”
• Improper doffing that spreads residue: doff slowly, rolling inside-out, and dispose per HD/EHS procedures.
• Using non-sterile garments in sterile gowning: for Annex 1 Grade A/B or aseptic operations, use sterile, qualified garments required by SOP.

The closest alternatives are typically the same Kimtech A7 liquid barrier gown family in different sizes. Select by fit (mobility without tearing) and cuff overlap behavior (no wrist exposure), not just height/weight.

• 47993: Large / X-Large
• 47994: 2X-Large

47992 is typically selected where liquid barrier protection and USP <800> program alignment are required, while still benefiting from cleaner gowning characteristics (closed back, thumb loops, low-lint positioning). For sterile operations governed by Annex 1 (or any aseptic process requiring sterile garments), treat this non-sterile gown as a mismatch unless your SOP specifically allows it in a non-critical support zone.