KLEENGUARD A40 Liquid & Particle Protection Shoe Covers — White, Universal Fit (SKU 27000), 300/Case

KLEENGUARD A40 Shoe Covers (27000) are breathable, microporous film laminate shoe covers designed to reduce liquid splash transfer and particulate carry-in from footwear. They feature an elastic opening and a seamless sole format for cleaner coverage over standard shoes, with low-lint behavior and antistatic performance referenced to NFPA 99 criteria. Packed as 3 bags of 100 (300 total shoe covers per case), these are a practical, high-throughput option for industrial clean zones, maintenance workflows, and controlled entry points.

Cleanroom note: These shoe covers are typically used for controlled-entry and industrial contamination-control workflows. If your SOP requires sterilized footwear/overshoes (e.g., Annex 1 Grade A/B contexts), select sterile overboots/overshoes appropriate to your validated gowning program.

Specifications:

SKU / Part number: 27000
Product type: Liquid & particle protection shoe covers
Material: Microporous film laminate
Color: White
Fit / sizing: Universal / one size fits all
Height: 7" (shoe cover height)
Sole: Seamless sole (no bottom seam)
Opening: Elastic opening / elastic top
Seams (published for A40 accessories): Serged seams
Antistatic (published for A40 accessories): NFPA 99 static decay pass (<0.5 sec)
Case pack: 3 bags of 100 shoe covers (300 shoe covers)
Brand family: KLEENGUARD™ (Kimberly-Clark Professional / Kimtech)

About the Manufacturer:

KLEENGUARD™ protective apparel is produced under the Kimberly-Clark Professional portfolio, with performance statements and test methods published in manufacturer literature. In the A40 platform, the focus is on a microporous film laminate structure intended to balance barrier performance with breathability for all-day wear in active work environments.

For contamination-control programs, footwear is a consistent particle and splash transfer vector. Shoe covers help reduce what is tracked into controlled areas when paired with disciplined gowning, traffic flow controls, and routine surface wipe-down practices.

27000 Features:

Breathable, microporous film laminate construction
Elastic opening / elastic top for quick donning
Seamless sole (no bottom seam) to reduce seam exposure on the walking surface
Low-lint behavior (use-case dependent; qualify per your program)
Antistatic performance referenced to NFPA 99 criteria (published for A40 accessories)
Convenient, high-throughput packaging: 300 shoe covers per case

27000 Benefits:

Reduces carry-in from footwear: Helps limit particulate transfer from shoes into controlled zones when used with proper gowning discipline.
Helps control splash transfer: Adds a barrier layer for wet maintenance, washdown, and liquid handling activities.
Fast, consistent donning: Elastic opening supports repeatable application across shifts.
Operational simplicity: Easy to stock and deploy at entry points for visitors, maintenance, and production support roles.

Common Applications:

General manufacturing and maintenance support
Liquid handling, washdown, and pressure washing tasks
Utilities and tank cleaning workflows (as part of a broader PPE selection)
Controlled-entry zones where footwear tracking must be reduced

Best-Practice Use (Donning & Contamination Control):

Don in the gowning area, not on the production floor: Keep the exterior off benches and non-controlled surfaces.
Handle by the opening: Avoid grabbing the sole or dragging the cover across the floor before it is fully on the shoe.
Seat and stabilize if needed: Use a gowning bench or sit/stand support to reduce balance-related contamination (touching walls, rails, or garments).
Confirm coverage at the ankle: Ensure the elastic sits above the shoe collar; if your SOP requires higher coverage, consider ankle-high or overboot options.
Pair with entry controls: Use tacky mats, defined traffic lanes, and routine wipe-downs of carts and contact surfaces to reduce recontamination.

Program reminder: Always follow your facility SOP, cleanroom classification requirements, and any regulatory framework (e.g., EU GMP Annex 1) applicable to your operation.

Selection Notes (A40 Shoe Covers vs. Other Options):

A40 vs. basic polypropylene shoe covers: Choose A40 when you need a stronger liquid/particle barrier layer than lightweight visitor covers.
7" shoe cover vs. ankle-high formats: Choose ankle-high when your SOP requires higher ankle coverage or added overlap with coveralls/leggings.
Non-sterile vs. sterile footwear: If your process requires sterilized overshoes/overboots, select products specifically supplied sterile with the required documentation.

Link to Manufacturer Data Sheet (A40 Accessories): Click Here

Other Similar Products Available From SOSCleanroom.com

Shoe Cover Alternatives (Higher Coverage / Cleanroom Programs)

Kimtech A7 Ankle High Shoe Covers: Consider when your SOP prefers higher ankle coverage.
Kimtech A8 Shoe Covers: Consider when you need a cleanroom-oriented shoe cover option within your program.

Notes: Need help aligning shoe cover selection to your cleanroom classification, gowning flow, and risk profile? Contact SOSCleanroom for practical guidance across garments, tapes/cuff sealers, and wipe-down consumables used at controlled entry points.

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

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The Technical Vault

By SOSCleanroom

KLEENGUARD A40 Shoe Covers (27000) Microporous Film Laminate Universal Fit Seamless Sole 300/Case NFPA 99 (Static Decay)

KLEENGUARD A40 Shoe Covers (27000) — footwear control to reduce liquid transfer and particulate carry-in

SKU shown: 27000 (A40 shoe covers, universal fit).

Why footwear control matters in contamination control

Footwear is a high-frequency contamination vector: floors collect particles and residues, then shoes transfer them to traffic lanes, gowning areas, and controlled spaces. Shoe covers are a straightforward control intended to reduce what is carried in on shoes and to add a barrier layer during wet maintenance or liquid handling work. The best shoe cover will still underperform if gowning flow, donning technique, and entry discipline are weak.

What this product is used for

Reducing particulate carry-in from shoes at controlled entry points and change areas.
Adding a liquid/particle barrier layer during washdown, pressure washing, and wet maintenance activities.
General industrial contamination control where a microporous barrier is preferred over lightweight visitor covers.
Supporting traffic control programs to reduce recontamination.

Why customers consider this product

Barrier-focused laminate: microporous film laminate construction published for A40 accessories.
Footwear coverage features: elastic opening and seamless-sole format.
ESD/antistatic relevance: static decay published as NFPA 99 pass for A40 accessories.
Operational throughput: 300/case supports high usage rates at entry points.
Program consistency: published test methods help QA teams compare options on more than "feel" and price.

Materials, composition, and build

Manufacturer literature describes A40 accessories as a microporous film laminate platform. For the shoe cover (27000), published attributes include elastic opening, 7" height, a seamless sole, and universal sizing.

Fit, coverage, and donning behavior matter as much as fabric performance—especially at the ankle and sole edges where gaps and snagging can occur. If your SOP requires higher overlap with coveralls or leggings, consider an ankle-high or overboot format.

Specifications in context

Attribute	27000 (A40 Shoe Covers)
SKU / Code	27000
Material platform	Microporous film laminate
Sizing	Universal / one size fits all
Height	7" (published)
Sole	Seamless sole / no bottom seam
Opening	Elastic opening / elastic top
Seams (A40 accessories)	Serged seams
Color	White
Case pack	300 per case (3 bags of 100)
Antistatic (A40 accessories)	NFPA 99 static decay pass (<0.5 sec)

Performance and cleanliness considerations

Characteristic	What it means for use	Published basis (A40 accessories)
Hydrohead	Indicator of resistance to water penetration (relevant to splash and wet floors).	AATCC 127-1998 result published.
Particle holdout (0.3–0.5 µm)	Useful comparator for barrier behavior against fine particulate challenges.	Independent lab result published.
Lint (particles >0.5 µm)	Helps estimate shedding risk; validate in your airflow/traffic conditions.	INDA method reference and result published.
Static decay	Relevant where ESD-sensitive environments are a consideration.	NFPA 99 pass (<0.5 sec) published.
Chemical / blood penetration	Confirm applicability to your hazards and PPE selection.	ASTM methods and pass statements published.

Packaging, traceability, and receiving

Receiving teams should verify: correct SKU (27000), correct case quantity (300), packaging integrity, and any site-required documentation. For programs that require country of origin confirmation or special declarations, request documentation prior to qualification.

Gowning (donning) guidance to minimize contamination

ISO-first approach

Start with classification and monitoring: ISO 14644-1 defines particle-based cleanroom classification; gowning controls should support the class you must maintain.
Treat gowning as an operations control: ISO 14644-5 provides operations guidance with contamination-control focus.
Technique reduces shedding: don slowly and deliberately, avoid snapping elastics, and avoid contact between the "outside" of the cover and non-controlled surfaces.
Footwear handling discipline: put shoe covers on in the gowning area, handle by the opening, and keep the sole from dragging across benches or garments.
Confirm overlap and fit: ensure the elastic sits above the shoe collar. If your SOP requires higher overlap with coveralls, choose ankle-high or overboot formats.

European Annex 1: gowning expectations by grade

Grades C/D: Annex 1 describes protective clothing and shoes/overshoes appropriate to the area.
Grade B: Annex 1 describes sterilized footwear or overshoes, with trouser legs tucked inside footwear.
Practical takeaway: For Grade A/B, confirm that footwear/overshoe selection is supplied and documented to the required sterility level, then validate donning.

Common failure modes

Dragging the cover before it is on: handle by the opening and keep the sole off benches/garments.
Ankle gaps: confirm elastic sits above shoe collar; choose higher coverage options when required.
Overuse beyond SOP wear time: set change frequency and enforce it.
Recontamination after donning: avoid stepping off controlled lanes and then re-entering without changing shoe covers.

Closest competitors / alternatives

Kimtech A7 ankle-high shoe covers: higher coverage option for overlap requirements.
Kimtech A8 shoe covers: cleanroom-oriented alternative depending on SOP and area classification.
Overboots / sterilized overshoes: use when your SOP or regulatory framework requires sterile footwear components.

Critical environment fit

27000 shoe covers are typically selected for industrial and controlled-entry contamination-control workflows where a breathable barrier laminate is preferred over lightweight visitor covers. If your environment requires sterile footwear components or higher coverage overlap, select products supplied and documented to that requirement.

SOSCleanroom note about SOP's

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.

Use these best-practice suggestions to strengthen your SOPs—not to replace them.

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