How to choose a one-time painting suit?

Disposable painting suits are used for painting in special chambers and in ordinary living conditions, they are worn to make airbrushing on the body of a car, tidy up the interior, and decorate the facade. Clothing of this type makes it possible to completely protect the skin from the ingress of toxic and polluting particles. Tips on choosing and an overview of popular models will be useful for those who are planning to purchase protective suits for painting works and overalls for painters for the first time.

A disposable painting suit is a jumpsuit made of a lint-free woven or non-woven base. It has Velcro fasteners, as close as possible. A painter's suit for painting work should be quite tight, exclude getting wet when in contact with paints and varnishes. There is always a hood in its design that covers the hair and the side of the face.

Among the most popular models of protective suits for painting, there are many options that are used even by professionals. Overalls series "Casper" presented in several modifications at once. The classic version has a polyethylene lamination on the outside, it is completely waterproof. This version goes on sale under the name "Casper-3"... Model No. 5 made of fabric with the densest structure is produced in blue and white colors, No. 2 looks like a split suit, No. 1 has no hood.

Protective suits of the ZM brand are no less in demand. Here the series are distinguished by numbers:

• 4520: Lightweight, breathable suits providing minimal protection;
• 4530: suits with a higher quality level, resistant to fire, acids, alkalis;
• 4540: these models are suitable for working with powder paints;
• 4565: The toughest, multi-layer laminated polyethylene coveralls.

Other brands are also available in protective paint suits. RoxelPro manufactures its products from a laminated material with a microporous structure. The brand's coveralls are suitable for working with dyes of varying degrees of toxicity. A Jeta Pro suits are very light, with a minimum level of protection, equipped with elastic cuffs and elastic bands at the waist. They are made of polypropylene and have a wide range of sizes.

When choosing a suitable disposable overalls, it is important to take into account not only the affordability of the price or the degree of protective properties (modern coloring compositions are rarely very toxic), but also other necessary points.

• Dimensions. They range from S to XXL, but it is better to take a model with a small margin, which fits freely over clothes or underwear. The best option is adjustable, which allows you to manually fit the product to the figure.
• Material type. Suits based on polyester or nylon are a good solution. They are lightweight, breathable, resistant to substances on a different chemical basis.
• Additional components. Pockets will be useful for holding tools when painting. The cuffs will provide a better fit of the suit to the skin. Sewn-in knee pads come in handy if you have to work in hard-to-reach places.
• Integrity of the packaging. The disposable suit must be well protected from any external influences during storage. The warranty period from the date of production is 5 years.

Considering these recommendations, you can choose a disposable paint suit for work exactly in size, as comfortable as possible to wear.

When using protective suits for painters in a disposable design, it is very important to follow certain rules. The most durable models are used outdoors. They are designed for a high level of physical activity and are suitable for wearing with outerwear. Since you do not need to re-put on the overalls, the main recommendations always affect the process of preparing for work.

The procedure will be as follows.

1. Unpack your clothes. The product is released from the protective cover, unfolds, and is checked for integrity. Particular attention is paid to the clasps.
2. Wear work shoes. It is better to use a replacement kit indoors.
3. Take off jewelry, watches, bracelets. Do not use headphones or gadgets under a protective suit.
4. Put on the jumpsuit from the bottom up, gently straightening it. Put on the hood and then secure it to the body with the clasps.
5. Complete your outfit with a respirator, gloves and shoe covers.
6. After work, the product is removed using the reverse procedure. It is folded with the soiled side inward.

For an overview of disposable painting suits, see the following video.