Page 3 - Chemical Splash Protection Catalogue from Lac-Mac
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WHY CHOOSE THE BEST IN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE APPAREL?
The right protective garment assists in reducing worker injury and minimizes the risk for accidents. Choosing protective
garments made with GORE Chemical Splash Fabric provides exceptional liquid splash protection while maintaining
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maximum comfort, meaning workers won’t resist wearing them.
THE TECHNOLOGY BEHIND THE PROTECTION
The key to the superior performance found in our protective garments made with GORE Chemical Splash Fabric is
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the expanded PTFE-based GORE membrane, which provides liquid chemical penetration resistance and moisture
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vapor permeability at the same time.
GORE Chemical Splash Fabric is a durable 3-layer laminate fabric consisting of an outer fabric, a GORE membrane,
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and an inner fabric liner. The outer and inner fabrics protect the membrane while providing durability, tear resistance, water
and stain repellency as well as visibility. All of which are important elements in working within a chemical environment.
PROTECTION THAT OUTPERFORMS THE COMPETITION
Protective garments made using GORE Chemical Splash Fabric provides liquid splash protection while
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maintaining comfort. Clothing made from this exceptional fabric allows the body to ‘breathe,’ so your sweat can
evaporate through the GORE membrane, providing relief from heat stress. Because it is lightweight and comfortable,
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it can be worn for an entire shift without excessive overheating.
Vinyl or rubber suits on the other hand, are often made using coated materials which are hot and heavy to wear.
Workers are uncomfortable in this type of garment, and with prolonged wear, will often become sweaty, sticky,
exhausted, and in extreme cases even disoriented.
Choose a product which meets chemical penetration resistance and excels in comfort. Choose Lac-Mac Chemical
Protective Products made with GORE Chemical Splash Fabric. Protective garments made from this unique fabric
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allows the time necessary to exit the area and follow emergency protocol in case of an accidental splash with a
dangerous chemical.
ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE ATTRIBUTES
Seams are vulnerable areas prone to chemical penetration. Our garments are sewn using Tenara thread, which is
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thermally stable and chemically inert, preventing seam failure during a chemical splash. All garment stress points are
reinforced. In addition, all our garments are seam-sealed using GORE-SEAM tape providing consistent performance
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against liquid penetration.
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