Kimberly-Clark Kimtech™ PURE* A5 Sterile Cleanroom Hood with Ties — Universal Size (100/Case)

Important: This hood does NOT include a mask.

Kimtech™ PURE* A5 Sterile Cleanroom Hoods with Ties (manufacturer code 25797) are disposable sterile hoods designed to support contamination-control programs where consistent gowning discipline, low-lint materials, and sterile packaging documentation matter. The hood is made from 100% polypropylene breathable SMS fabric for cloth-like comfort, supplied triple-bagged and vacuum packaged with a sterility indicator, and is described by the manufacturer as folded inside-out (or cuffed) for aseptic donning. Suitable for ISO Class 5 or higher cleanrooms.

Manufacturer technical data for the Kimtech™ PURE* A5 sterile cleanroom apparel program lists BFE 97% (3.0 μm, ASTM F2100), PFE 94% (0.5 μm, ASTM F2299), gamma irradiation with SAL 10^-6 (ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11137), and Helmke Drum Category 1 particle shedding performance (IEST-RP-CC003.3).

Specifications:

Manufacturer product code: 25797 (Hood with ties, universal)
Alternate reference (program listing): 88807-01 (global reference for hood w/ties)
Product type: Sterile cleanroom hood with ties (disposable PPE)
Size: Universal
Color: White
Material: 100% polypropylene breathable SMS fabric
Cleanroom suitability: ISO Class 5 or higher cleanrooms
Packaging: Triple-bagged, vacuum packaged; includes sterility indicator
Aseptic donning support: Folded inside-out (or cuffed) for aseptic donning
Case pack: 100 hoods / case
Sterilization: Gamma irradiated; SAL 10^-6 (ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11137)
Bacterial filtration (BFE): 97% (3.0 μm, ASTM F2100)
Particle filtration (PFE): 94% (0.5 μm, ASTM F2299)
Particle shedding: Helmke Drum Category 1 (IEST-RP-CC003.3)
Construction notes: CE marked (Category III PPE); no silicone, no latex, no BHT preservative
Expiration / shelf life (program listing): 5 years from manufacture

About the Manufacturer:

Kimtech™ cleanroom garments are engineered to support controlled-environment operations that must manage particulate and microbiological contamination risk. The PURE* A5 sterile apparel program emphasizes breathable SMS comfort, sterile packaging discipline (triple-bag/vacuum pack), and documented technical performance to help sites standardize gowning outcomes across operators and shifts.

Key Features:

Sterile hood with ties; universal sizing
100% polypropylene breathable SMS fabric (cloth-like comfort)
Triple-bagged, vacuum packaged; sterility indicator included
Folded inside-out (or cuffed) to support aseptic donning technique
ISO Class 5+ suitability (program listing)
No silicone, no latex, no BHT preservative (program listing)

Benefits in the Cleanroom:

Head/neck containment: Helps reduce the operator as a contamination source by controlling hair and skin shedding around the face/neck zone.
More repeatable gowning: Inside-out/cuffed folding and tie closure support consistent donning patterns.
Audit-friendly packaging discipline: Sterile, triple-bag/vacuum packaging supports controlled entry and receiving documentation workflows.
Comfort supports compliance: Breathable SMS can improve wearer acceptance for longer wear times (site-dependent).

Common Applications:

Aseptic processing and sterile compounding gowning sequences (where hood-with-ties is specified by SOP)
Biotech, life sciences, and medical device cleanrooms requiring sterile PPE components
General ISO-controlled environments where standardized gowning technique is required

Best-Practice Donning Notes:

Control touch points: Treat the outside of the hood as a controlled surface. Handle by interior surfaces where possible.
Sequence discipline: Follow your ISO cleanroom “operations” program (training + gowning program + entry/exit controls) and keep movements slow to reduce particle shedding.
Coverage check: Confirm hair containment and minimize exposed skin around the forehead/cheeks per your site SOP and risk assessment.
Do not reuse: This is single-use PPE; reuse increases contamination risk and breaks traceability/qualification assumptions.

Operational reminder: Your facility’s gowning SOP controls the correct order (hair cover/beard cover, mask/respirator if required, hood, coverall/gown, boots/boot covers, gloves, etc.). Validate your sequence against your cleanroom classification, process risk, and regulatory framework.

Link to Manufacturer Technical Data Sheet (Kimtech™ PURE* A5 Sterile Cleanroom Apparel): Click Here

Related Sterile Gowning Components (SOSCleanroom):

Contamination-control add-on: Many gowning rooms and material airlocks rely on validated wipe-down and routine cleaning steps.

If you are standardizing gowning-room cleaning, ask SOSCleanroom about compatible Texwipe cleanroom wipers/swabs and sterile cleaners that align to your surfaces, residues, and SOP constraints.

Product page updated: Jan. 14, 2026 (SOS Technical Staff)
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The Technical Vault

By SOSCleanroom

Sterile Hood w/ Ties ISO Class 5+ Suitable Breathable SMS (PP) Triple-Bagged + Vacuum Pack SAL 10^-6 (Gamma) Helmke Cat 1 (IEST) 100/Case

Kimtech™ PURE* A5 Sterile Cleanroom Hood with Ties (25797) — head/neck containment that supports consistent aseptic gowning

Kimtech PURE A5 sterile cleanroom hood with ties (white)

Shown: sterile hood with ties (manufacturer code 25797). Hood does NOT include a mask.

Why head/neck containment matters in contamination control

In most cleanrooms, the operator is the largest contamination source. Hair, skin flakes, and clothing fibers can become airborne and migrate with airflow. A sterile hood helps manage this risk by containing hair and reducing exposed skin around the head/neck interface—an area frequently challenged during movement, line-of-sight adjustments, and repeated entry/exit.

What this product is (manufacturer-defined)

Kimtech™ PURE* A5 sterile cleanroom hoods with ties are disposable sterile hoods made from 100% polypropylene breathable SMS fabric. The manufacturer describes them as triple-bagged and vacuum packaged with a sterility indicator, and folded inside-out (or cuffed) to support aseptic donning technique. Suitable for ISO Class 5 or higher cleanrooms.

Specifications

Attribute	25797
Type	Sterile hood with ties (disposable PPE)
Material	100% polypropylene breathable SMS fabric
Cleanroom suitability	ISO Class 5 or higher
Packaging	Triple-bagged, vacuum packaged; sterility indicator included
Aseptic donning support	Folded inside-out (or cuffed)
Sterilization / SAL	Gamma irradiated; SAL 10^-6 (ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11137)
BFE (3.0 µm)	97% (ASTM F2100)
PFE (0.5 µm)	94% (ASTM F2299)
Particle shedding	Helmke Drum Category 1 (IEST-RP-CC003.3)
Case pack	100 hoods / case (universal size)
Material restrictions	No silicone, no latex, no BHT preservative
Shelf life	5 years from manufacture

ISO-first guidance: what "good gowning" means operationally

ISO cleanroom control is an operational system. Gowning must be standardized, taught, observed, and periodically requalified—because uncontrolled variations in donning technique reliably become contamination excursions over time.

Donning technique: hood-with-ties best practice

Pre-gown readiness: remove jewelry if required, secure hair/beard containment per SOP, complete hand hygiene.
Open the sterile pack correctly: use aseptic opening technique; avoid contacting the outside garment surface.
Use the inside-out/cuffed fold as intended: reduces handling of the outside surface during donning.
Don smoothly (no snapping): insert head without abrupt movements; keep the hood away from floors, benches, and unclassified surfaces.
Tie without cross-contamination: keep tie ends controlled; do not allow ties to drag across sleeves, carts, or door handles.
Final coverage check: confirm hair containment and minimize exposed skin at forehead/cheek areas per your risk assessment.

This hood configuration does not include a mask. Validate your sequence, touch-points, and inspection criteria during gowning qualification and periodic reassessment.

EU GMP Annex 1 context

Annex 1 reinforces that personnel are a critical contamination source and places strong emphasis on personnel training, aseptic gowning, and periodic reassessment for Grade A/B access. Treat gowning as a qualified process step with documented competency—not as a "dress code."

Common failure modes

Touching the outside surface during donning: retrain to use the inside-out/cuffed fold as the primary handling surface.
Tie ends contacting dirty surfaces: control tie ends and secure without dragging.
Exposed hair/skin near the face opening: add a defined "coverage check" step before entering higher-grade areas.
Re-use or adjusting after entry: treat adjustments as a contamination event; re-gown when required by SOP.

Closest alternatives

Sterile Tyvek-style cleanroom hoods: confirm documentation depth and gowning method before substituting.
Other sterile SMS hood systems: validate particle shedding data, packaging, and training fit for your entry sequence.

SOSCleanroom note about SOP's

The Technical Vault is written to help customers make informed contamination-control decisions. It is not your facility's SOP, batch record, or validation protocol.

If you adapt technique guidance from this entry, treat it as a starting template. Review, approve, and qualify the final method for your specific gowning rooms, behaviors, monitoring limits, and contamination control strategy.

Source basis

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Last reviewed: May 1, 2026