Kimberly-Clark KIMTECH PURE* A5 Sterile Cleanroom Sleeves (Sleeve Protectors) with CLEAN-DON* Technology — 18" (100 Pairs/Case)

KIMTECH PURE* A5 Sterile Cleanroom Sleeves (Code 36077) are designed for controlled environments where forearm coverage, aseptic donning discipline, and clean packaging practices reduce contamination risk at the gowning boundary. Per the manufacturer technical data sheet, these sleeves are gamma-irradiated to a sterility assurance level of SAL 10^-6, constructed from SMS nonwoven, and packaged in a cleanroom-ready format to support ISO Class 5 (or higher) operational expectations.

Process note: Sleeve protectors help reduce contamination transfer from uncovered forearms/wrists and reduce garment interface gaps, but they do not replace your facility gowning SOP, qualification, or operator training. Always align garment selection and donning steps to your ISO-based operations control program and (if applicable) EU GMP Annex 1 expectations.

Specifications (per manufacturer technical data sheet)

Product code / SKU: 36077
Color: White
Length: 18"
Material: 1.8 osy (61 gsm) SMS nonwoven
Sterilization: Gamma irradiation
Sterility assurance: SAL 10^-6
Lint generation: Helmke Drum Category 1 (>0.5 µm), per IEST RP-CC003.3 reference
Filtration efficiency (reported, prior to sterilization): BFE (3.0 µm) 97% (ASTM F2100); PFE (0.5 µm) 94% (ASTM F2299)
Packaging / case count: 100 pairs/case; 1 pair/inner bag; 25 pairs/secondary bag
Donning aids: integrated thumb loop; cuff fold designed to present inner surface during opening; interior “blue line” grasp indicator (CLEAN-DON*)
Expiration date: 5 years after production date
Marking: CE marked (CE simple) noted on the technical data sheet

Key Features

CLEAN-DON* donning cues: sleeve fold pattern presents the inside at opening; interior blue line indicates where to grasp to avoid touching the outside.
Integrated thumb loop: helps prevent sleeve rollback and wrist/forearm exposure during work.
Cleanroom-oriented packaging: multi-layer bagging architecture supports controlled entry and staged gowning practices.
Low-lint design intent: Helmke Drum Category 1 referenced for particle shedding classification.
Sterile, traceable format: gamma sterilization with sterility indicator per manufacturer description.

Benefits in Controlled Environments

Reduces “wrist gap” risk: thumb loop helps maintain coverage at the glove/cuff interface.
Supports more consistent aseptic donning: donning cues reduce accidental contact with the sleeve exterior.
Improves gowning-room consistency: standardized sterile packaging supports repeatable entry steps across shifts.
Helps protect garments: sleeve protectors can reduce abrasion/transfer onto primary garments in high-contact tasks.

Common Applications

ISO Class 5 (or cleaner) processes needing sterile accessory coverage at forearms and wrists
Aseptic handling where operators frequently contact benches, carts, or equipment and want additional sleeve protection
Pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device cleanrooms requiring disciplined donning and low-lint garments
Situations where a sleeve accessory helps reduce cross-contact transfer between work surfaces and primary garments

Best-Practice Donning (quick field guide)

Stage the opening: open the outer bag(s) on the “less clean” side; present the final bag at the line of demarcation.
Only touch the inside: use the fold presentation + interior blue line as the designated grasp zone to avoid contacting the sleeve exterior.
Seat the thumb loop early: place thumb through the loop before pulling the sleeve fully up the forearm to reduce sleeve rollback later.
Seal the interface: ensure glove cuff overlaps the sleeve end per your SOP (avoid exposed wrist skin or loose overlaps that snag).
Move deliberately: slow movements reduce shedding and reduce “self-contact” events that compromise the garment exterior.

Operational reminder: Keep the gowning bench and touch surfaces controlled. Many facilities standardize wipe-down of gowning benches and carts using sterile cleanroom wipers and validated cleaners/disinfectants per site SOP (process-dependent).

Link to Manufacturer Technical Data Sheet (Sleeves): Click Here

Notes: Use manufacturer data sheets as your baseline; then qualify the sleeves in your facility for fit, interface sealing, and operator technique.

Need help standardizing gowning accessories for ISO-classified rooms? SOSCleanroom can help map sleeves, gloves, and footwear to your workflow and documentation needs.

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

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Sterile (Gamma) SAL 10^-6 18" Sleeve SMS Nonwoven Helmke Cat 1 100 Pairs/Case CLEAN-DON* Donning Cues

KIMTECH PURE* A5 Sterile Cleanroom Sleeves (36077) — engineered packaging + disciplined donning to reduce contamination transfer

KIMTECH PURE A5 Sterile Cleanroom Sleeves (36077) 18 inch sleeve protector

SKU shown: 36077 (18" sterile sleeve protector; CLEAN-DON* cues; integrated thumb loop).

Why sleeves matter in cleanrooms

Forearms and wrists are frequent contact points in real workflows: leaning on benches, reaching into equipment, or stabilizing materials. In an ISO-governed operations control programme, your gowning programme is intended to reduce particle and microbial transfer from personnel to product. Sleeve protectors are a targeted accessory: they help reduce direct transfer from uncovered forearms and reduce interface failures at the glove/cuff boundary.

Manufacturer basis: what 36077 is

Per the manufacturer technical data sheet, KIMTECH PURE* A5 Cleanroom Sterile Sleeves with CLEAN-DON* Technology are: 18" white sleeve protectors, packaged as 100 pairs per case (1 pair/inner bag; 25 pairs/secondary bag), gamma irradiated to SAL 10^-6, and made from 1.8 osy (61 gsm) SMS nonwoven.

Cleanliness and performance metrics (what they mean)

Metric (manufacturer reported)	Result / test reference	Operational interpretation
Lint generation (>0.5 µm)	Helmke Drum Category 1 (IEST RP-CC003.3 referenced)	Supports low-shedding garment selection, especially important at arm/wrist interfaces.
BFE (3.0 µm)	97% (ASTM F2100) — results listed prior to sterilization	Indicates filtration behavior of the fabric; use alongside shedding data and interface controls.
PFE (0.5 µm)	94% (ASTM F2299) — results listed prior to sterilization	Helpful context when balancing breathability vs. barrier characteristics in garment systems.
Sterility assurance	SAL 10^-6, gamma irradiation	Supports sterile accessory use where SOP specifies sterile gowning components.

CLEAN-DON* cues: built to reduce “touch contamination” during donning

Most gowning failures are technique failures: touching the exterior, dragging garments on surfaces, and leaving gaps at interfaces. The technical data sheet describes three design cues intended to reduce those errors:

Cuff fold presentation: the sleeve fold is designed to present the inside during opening, reducing risk of touching/contaminating the outside.
Interior blue line grasp indicator: signals the proper place to grasp while donning (so hands avoid the exterior surface).
Integrated thumb loop: helps keep sleeves from rolling back and exposing the arm or wrist during work.

ISO-first: donning discipline to minimize contamination

ISO cleanroom operations are managed through an operations control programme (OCP), which includes personnel management and a gowning programme. Your sleeve SOP should be designed to prevent shedding and prevent transfer from hands to garment exteriors.

Practical sleeve donning sequence (adapt to your SOP)

Stage packaging: open outer bag(s) before the line of demarcation; present final sterile bag at the clean side.
Use the blue line: grasp only the designated interior cue point; avoid touching the sleeve exterior.
Thumb loop first: place thumb through loop, then draw sleeve up the forearm smoothly (avoid “sawing” motions that create friction/shedding).
Seal the interface: ensure glove cuff overlaps the sleeve end fully, per SOP (no exposed wrist; no loose overlap that snags).
Behavior control: once donned, keep sleeve exteriors off benches and out of contact with non-controlled surfaces.

EU overlay: Annex 1 perspective (when applicable)

EU GMP Annex 1 is more prescriptive about gowning for sterile manufacture, including changing room discipline and techniques that avoid touching the outer surface of sterile garments. If your programme is Annex 1-driven, treat sleeve protectors as part of a wider garment system: the goal is continuous coverage (including wrists) and aseptic donning that protects the garment exterior. Annex 1 is often used as a benchmark even outside Europe because it provides explicit personnel/gowning expectations for high-grade areas.

Common failure modes (what to coach out)

Touching the sleeve exterior during donning: defeats the clean packaging advantage; use the fold + blue line cues.
Wrist exposure: sleeve rollback or insufficient glove overlap creates a high-transfer zone.
Dragging sleeves on benches: contact transfer onto the sleeve exterior can become a secondary contamination source.
Over-handling packaging: excess manipulation increases risk of contaminating inner presentation surfaces.

Source basis (manufacturer-first)

SOSCleanroom product page: https://www.soscleanroom.com/product/kimtech/kimberly-clark-kimtech-pure-a5-sterile-cleanroom-sleeves/
Manufacturer technical data sheet (36077): https://www.soscleanroom.com/content/Kimberly_Clark_PDF/36077%20sleeve/KIMTECH-Pure-A5-Cleanroom-Sterile-Sleeves-Technical-Data-Sheet.pdf
ISO 14644-5 (operations / gowning programme context): https://www.iso.org/standard/88599.html
EU GMP Annex 1 (personnel/gowning expectations context): https://health.ec.europa.eu/system/files/2022-08/20220825_gmp-an1_en_0.pdf

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Last reviewed: Jan. 14, 2026