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HBC Series Polypropylene Beard Cover

HBC Series Polypropylene Beard Cover (1000/Case)

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HBC1000
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1,000 Beard Covers
CT International HBC Series Spunbonded Polypropylene Beard Cover (White) — HBC1000, Individually Inspected, Lot Traceability, 4 Bags of 250 (1000/Case)
Beard Cover Spunbond Polypropylene No Latex Proteins Contamination Control Individually Inspected Lot Traceability Uni-Size White 1000 / Case 4 Bags x 250
Overview

CT International’s HBC Series beard covers are made from spunbonded polypropylene to provide lightweight breathability while supporting basic contamination-control needs at the gowning boundary. They are designed to be strong and durable, while encouraging wearer compliance through comfort and full-coverage fit.

HBC1000 beard covers are described as individually inspected for workmanship and supported by lot traceability—two practical details that help facilities standardize PPE programs and simplify procurement documentation.

Why this matters in controlled environments
  • Hair containment at the boundary: Facial hair can shed particles and carry residues; containment reduces transfer risk into controlled work zones.
  • Comfort improves compliance: Lightweight, breathable materials reduce adjustment behaviors that can increase contamination transfer.
  • Latex protein avoidance: Described as containing no latex proteins, supporting facilities that avoid natural rubber latex exposure.
  • Traceability support: Lot traceability can simplify PPE program standardization and internal audits.
Typical tasks supported
  • Gowning-room entry and transition corridors
  • Visitor PPE programs and general hygiene controls
  • Non-sterile controlled handling areas (labs, clean manufacturing support)
  • Packaging and staging areas where hair restraint is required by SOP
  • General contamination-control programs (define use and change triggers in SOP)
Key specifications (published)
Manufacturer / series CT International — HBC Series (Scientific Division)
SOSCleanroom SKU HBC1000
Material Spunbonded polypropylene
Color White
Size Uni-Size
Approx. dimensions (published) Length 15" (HBC1000) (+/- 0.5); Width 9" (+/- 0.25)
Elongation / material weight Elongation 700%; 14 gm/m²
Packaging Stacked and rolled 250/bag; 4 bags/case (1000 pieces/case)
Availability / ship weight (SOS listing) Typically 7–10 business days; 8.00 lbs

Note: This is a non-sterile beard cover. If your SOP requires sterile presentation, cleanroom-laundered garments, or validated particle/ionic/NVR control, select a cleanroom-specific hood/veil/beard solution aligned to that requirement.

EU GMP Annex 1 alignment notes (practical)

Annex 1 programs manage garments under a documented Contamination Control Strategy (CCS). Beard covers help reduce upstream contamination load, but effectiveness depends on gowning sequence, consistent wear, and defined change triggers.

  • Donning discipline: Don before entering controlled zones; avoid touching the inside surface after placement.
  • Change triggers: Replace after breaks, when wet/soiled, or after contact with non-controlled surfaces.
  • Traceability: Maintain lot traceability and control substitutions through change management.
Standards and regulatory references (context)
Documentation

Use these documents for PPE program packets and purchasing standardization.

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The Technical Vault By SOSCleanroom
Gowning Discipline Hair Restraint Control ISO-First Annex 1 CCS Awareness
Quick take

Beard covers are a high-leverage control because facial hair is a persistent shedding source. The goal is simple: keep hair and skin flakes contained so they do not migrate into controlled work zones, onto tools, or onto product-contact surfaces.

ISO-first contamination control mindset
  • People are the primary contamination source: particles and microbes are often introduced by personnel (skin, hair, clothing fibers, and behaviors).
  • Controls are layered: hair restraint complements masks/veils, gloves, garments, and surface cleaning.
  • Consistency beats intensity: a simple control performed correctly every time is more effective than a complex control applied inconsistently.
How to don a beard cover (best practice)
  1. Perform hand hygiene before touching PPE (wash/sanitize per SOP).
  2. Don head hair control first (bouffant/cap) so hair is already contained.
  3. Handle the beard cover by edges to keep the inside surface clean.
  4. Contain all facial hair under the cover (jawline, chin, and mustache/beard area per facility expectation).
  5. Set it once: repeated adjustment is a contamination-transfer risk. If fit is poor, replace it.
  6. Proceed with the posted gowning sequence (mask/veil, garment, gloves).
Change triggers (define these in your SOP)
  • After breaks, restroom visits, or leaving the controlled area
  • If wet, torn, or visibly soiled
  • After contact with non-controlled surfaces (phones, shipping cartons, door hardware outside the boundary)
  • If repeatedly adjusted (replace rather than “fix”)
Annex 1 CCS note (sterile programs)

In Annex 1 environments, gowning is managed as part of a documented Contamination Control Strategy (CCS). Hair restraints reduce upstream contamination load, but only when selection, training, and change-control are treated as a system.

  • Train to a sequence: post the steps, verify competency, and reduce self-touch behaviors.
  • Control substitutions: changes in fit/material can increase adjustment frequency (and contamination transfer behaviors).
  • Document the rationale: hair restraints reduce contamination risk from personnel and support consistent hygiene outcomes.
Recommended companion controls (build the system)
  • Bouffant caps: pair beard and head hair restraint for full coverage at the boundary.
  • Face masks / veils: reduce respiratory droplet risk and discourage face-touching.
  • Gloves: prevent transfer from hands to surfaces; change when compromised and at defined triggers.
  • Surface cleaning discipline: use cleanroom-appropriate wipes/swabs to prevent personnel controls from being undermined by poor surface control.

Quick link (head hair control): Polypropylene Bouffant Caps

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