The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that you consider three factors when choosing protective clothing for healthcare settings.
intention
Who will wear the isolation gown?
What environment are they in?
What are the potential risks?
If you can answer these questions, you’ll know what type of isolation gown you need.
Materials – What materials are the isolation gowns made of?
Disposable gowns can be made of polypropylene or polyethylene.
Reusable isolation gowns are made from synthetic or cotton-like polycotton and polycotton blends. They are also latex free.
Risk level
The level of risk in the environment and the type of expected exposure determine what kind of gown you must wear. For example, when you are in a low-risk environment (such as drawing blood), medical professionals need an AAMI Level 2 protective suit.
