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Lab Coats

Lab coats, also called lab jackets, protect and identify healthcare workers, researchers, and industrial professionals in the medical, dental, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing industries. Lab coats are chosen for comfort, range of motion, protection against substances and environments, strength, and convenience features. Lab coats come in a variety of materials intended to help provide durability, breathability, and comfort, as well as tear, puncture, moisture, and snag resistance. Some lab coats can provide barrier protection against dry environments or particulates, body fluids, and viral threats. A lab coat may have a low-linting or anti-static feature. Lab coats are commonly made of polypropylene, polyolefin, polyester/cotton blend, or a manufactured material. A lab coat may have an exterior or interior coating for additional protection. A lab coat may be latex-free. Lab coats can be disposable or machine washable. A lab coat can have a snap-front or button-front closure. A lab coat may also come with a collar or cuff. Lab coats can have an elastic wrist that gathers, or an open wrist. Lab coats commonly have one or more pockets on the chest, hip, or thigh for storage of pens and small devices. Lab coats commonly have a serged seam for use with dry particulates. Material reinforcements may be provided in high stress areas of lab coats to prevent tears or rips. Lab coats can have a either a unisex or a gender-specific shape, or may be tailored. Lab coats may meet standards such as ASTM 101, or 1670, or ASTM 1671 for protection against various substances.