Kimberly-Clark Kimtech 47994 A7 Certified Liquid Barrier Gown (USP <800>) — 2X-Large (100/Case)

The Kimtech A7 Certified Liquid Barrier Gown (SKU 47994) is designed for splash-risk laboratory and pharmacy workflows where liquid barrier protection must be paired with contamination-control handling. This 2X-Large, bulk-packed gown features a seamless front and closed-back design to reduce strike-through pathways and align with common USP <800> gown expectations (per facility SOP). Built-in thumb loops support a more reliable glove-to-gown interface, and the material is positioned as low lint to help minimize particulate contribution in controlled environments.

Program note (USP <800>): USP <800> programs typically require disposable gowns that close in the back, are long sleeved, and have closed cuffs, with material shown to resist hazardous drug permeability when required. Always follow your SOP for gown type, donning/doffing sequence, change-out timing, and disposal.

Specifications:

Manufacturer / brand: Kimberly-Clark Professional — Kimtech
Part number (SKU): 47994
Product type: A7 certified liquid barrier gown (non-sterile)
Intended program fit: USP <800> hazardous drug handling (per facility SOP)
Size: 2X-Large
Color: Blue
Design: Seamless front; closed back; easy don-and-doff
Interface control: Thumb loops help maintain glove-to-gown integrity
Barrier positioning (manufacturer literature): Fabric tested for blood/body fluid penetration and blood-borne pathogens (ASTM F1670 / ASTM F1671 referenced in published product language)
Linting: Low-lint material (manufacturer positioning)
Case pack: 10 bags of 10 gowns per case (100 gowns/case)

About the Manufacturer:

Kimtech garments are commonly selected for laboratories and controlled environments where operators need practical protection that supports clean handling. For the A7 liquid barrier gown line, manufacturer literature emphasizes a seamless front, closed-back construction, thumb-loop interface control, and published references to standard barrier test methods to support splash-risk tasks.

In clean and controlled areas, outcomes improve when garment selection is paired with consistent donning/doffing discipline. SOSCleanroom supports customers with training-oriented guidance (see Technical Vault) so the garment’s barrier design is not undermined by handling errors.

47994 Key Features:

Seamless front and closed-back design
Easy don-and-doff design to help reduce contamination risk during gowning and removal
Enhanced liquid barrier positioning with published references to ASTM F1670 / ASTM F1671 testing
Thumb loops to maintain glove-to-gown interface
Low-lint material to help minimize particulate contribution
Bulk packed: 10 bags of 10 gowns per case (100/case)
Size: 2X-Large (SKU 47994)

Benefits for Controlled Environments:

Supports back-closure programs: Closed-back design aligns to common HD/lab gown expectations where front barrier continuity matters.
Reduces strike-through pathways: Seamless front removes a common seam-based penetration risk area.
Improves glove-to-gown integrity: Thumb loops help reduce sleeve ride-up and wrist exposure during manipulations.
Cleaner handling outcomes: Easy don/doff supports repeatable technique (critical for contamination control and exposure reduction).
Right-size coverage for larger operators: 2X-Large helps maintain coverage without excessive sleeve tension or back-closure gaps.

Common Applications:

USP <800> hazardous drug handling tasks (per SOP)
Laboratory liquid handling with splash-risk precautions
Cleaning/decontamination workflows where a liquid barrier gown is required
Controlled-environment work where low-lint garments are preferred

Best-Practice Use (Donning / Doffing):

Stage PPE before entry: Open packaging cleanly and avoid contacting floors, sink edges, or trash lids.
Don from clean-to-dirty: Hand hygiene first, then gown, then gloves (and secure per SOP).
Use thumb loops intentionally: Seat loops prior to final glove placement to keep wrists covered through movement.
Close fully in the back: Confirm complete closure to maintain a continuous barrier front surface.
Doff to avoid self-contamination: Peel away and roll contaminated surfaces inward; dispose per HD/biohazard waste stream rules.

Reminder: This guidance supports training. Your facility SOP controls the required sequence, change frequency, and disposal methods.

Selection Notes (Sizing and Program Fit):

2X-Large (47994): Choose when additional coverage and mobility are needed over base layers without compromising closure and cuff/interface control.
Large/X-Large (47993): Choose for standard coverage with less excess material for tight workspaces.
Small/Medium (47992): Choose for smaller operators where excess material could snag or brush surfaces.
Non-sterile vs. sterile: This SKU is non-sterile; sterile-area programs may require sterile outer garments and higher gowning controls.

Manufacturer Product Literature (Kimtech / Kimberly-Clark Professional): Kimtech (Ansell) Product Page — 47994
Tip: For qualification, retain the current manufacturer literature revision used by your QA program. If you need help sourcing the latest revision, contact SOSCleanroom support.

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Kimtech A7 Liquid Barrier Gowns (Other Sizes)

47992: Small/Medium (100/case)
47993: Large/X-Large (100/case)

Helpful Cleanroom Consumables (Commonly Used With Gowning Programs)

Cleanroom Wipers: for wipe-downs of pass-through items and surfaces supporting gowning/handling workflows
Cleanroom Swabs: for targeted cleaning of small components, crevices, and hard-to-reach areas
Cleanroom Solutions: including alcohols used in many contamination-control programs (per SOP)
Cuff Sealer / Gowning Tape: often used to reinforce glove-to-gown interfaces (per SOP)

Notes: Need help selecting the right gown for USP <800> handling, lab splash protection, or controlled environments? Contact SOSCleanroom for practical selection guidance based on workflow risk, documentation needs, and sizing.

If you need additional information please try our SOSCleanroom specific AI ChatBot which draws from our extensive cleanroom specific libraries.

Product page updated: Jan. 13, 2026 (SOS Technical Staff)

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The Technical Vault

By SOSCleanroom

Kimtech A7 Liquid Barrier Gown USP <800> Program Fit Seamless Front / Closed Back Thumb Loops (Interface Control) 100/Case (10 x 10) 2X-Large (47994)

Kimtech 47994 A7 Liquid Barrier Gown — barrier performance plus ISO-first gowning discipline to minimize contamination

Kimtech A7 Certified Liquid Barrier Gown (Blue) — example image

Entry focus: Kimtech 47994 (2X-Large), bulk packed 100/case.

ISO-first context: garments help, but people are the biggest contamination source

ISO cleanroom classification frameworks (ISO 14644 family) exist because particulate and contamination risk must be measured and controlled. In most controlled environments, operators are a primary contamination source—shedding particles and transferring residues through touch, friction, and poor donning/doffing technique. A gown can have excellent barrier properties, but if it is donned incorrectly (or touched and adjusted repeatedly), it can increase contamination risk rather than reduce it.

What this product is (manufacturer-positioned summary)

Kimtech A7 Certified Liquid Barrier Gowns are positioned for laboratory and pharmacy work where splash exposure and clean handling must be addressed together. For SKU 47994 (2X-Large), published product language emphasizes seamless front construction, a closed-back design, and an easy don-and-doff fit to reduce contamination risk during gowning. The gown includes thumb loops to help maintain glove-to-gown interface integrity. Manufacturer language also references standard barrier test methods (ASTM F1670 / ASTM F1671) and describes the material as low lint.

Where it fits: USP <800> and splash-risk workflows

USP <800> HD handling: when your SOP requires a disposable gown that closes in the back, has long sleeves, and closed cuffs/interface control.
Lab liquid handling: biologics, blood/body fluid splash precautions, and general splash-risk tasks.
Decontamination/cleaning: when a liquid barrier gown is part of the PPE risk assessment.

Specifications in context (receiving / QA quick table)

Attribute	Kimtech 47994
SKU / part number	47994
Size	2X-Large
Sterility	Non-sterile (confirm against your area classification and SOP)
Construction	Seamless front; closed back; easy don-and-doff
Interface control	Thumb loops to help maintain glove-to-gown interface
Packaging	10 bags of 10 gowns per case (100/case)
Barrier positioning (published references)	Manufacturer language references ASTM F1670 / ASTM F1671 test methods

Donning education (ISO-first): a practical gowning sequence to minimize contamination

General template (align to your SOP and room classification)

Pre-entry prep: remove jewelry; secure personal items; perform hand hygiene; verify correct garment size and type.
Control shedding before handling garments: don hair/hood/beard cover and mask per your classification and SOP.
Footwear discipline: don shoe/boot covers without contacting the floor with clean surfaces; follow the line-of-demarcation rules.
Unfold slowly (no snapping): avoid shaking; keep the gown off the floor; reduce friction-driven particle generation.
Don without over-touching: insert arms carefully and avoid adjusting the exterior repeatedly.
Close fully in back: complete closure to keep the front as a continuous barrier surface.
Set thumb loops, then glove: seat loops before final glove placement so sleeves don’t ride up; confirm wrists remain covered through motion.
Final check: confirm closure, cuffs/interface control, and mobility; then proceed without touching non-controlled surfaces.

European perspective (after ISO basics): Annex 1 and gowning qualification

EU GMP Annex 1 (sterile manufacturing) increases emphasis on a documented Contamination Control Strategy (CCS), stronger risk management, and more formalized controls over personnel practices (including gowning) in transitions such as airlocks. If your site supplies EU-regulated sterile products, align gowning behaviors, training evidence, and qualification expectations to your CCS and Annex 1 program.

Common failure modes (and how to prevent them)

Sleeve ride-up: prevents full wrist coverage; mitigate with thumb loops and correct glove placement.
Incomplete back closure: creates exposure paths and handling errors; use mirror/buddy checks.
Over-handling the exterior: increases contamination transfer; handle from interior surfaces where possible.
Snapping/shaking garments: generates particles; unfold slowly and deliberately.
Poor doffing technique: self-contamination risk; peel away and roll contaminated surfaces inward, then dispose per SOP.

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 garment suitability, barrier requirements, sterility requirements, and acceptance criteria 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 surfaces, tasks, and monitoring outcomes.

Source basis (manufacturer-first)

Manufacturer product page (Kimtech/Ansell) — 47994: https://kimtech.ansell.com/us/en/products/kimtech-a7-cleanroom-non-sterile-liquid-barrier-gown-47994
Manufacturer product page (KCP) — 47994: https://www.kcprofessional.com/en-ca/products/scientific-and-research/lab-environment/disposable-apparel/kimtech%E2%84%A2-a7-cleanroom-non-sterile-liquid-barrier-gown/47994
SOSCleanroom product page (47994): https://www.soscleanroom.com/product/kimtech/kimberly-clark-kimtech-47994-a7-liquid-barrier-gown-usp800-2x-large/
ISO classification context (ISO 14644-1 overview): https://www.iso.org/standard/53394.html
EU GMP Annex 1 (sterile manufacturing context): 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. 13, 2026