What is a PE Visitor Coat?
A PE Visitor Coat is a disposable protective coat made from polyethylene (PE) film or PE-coated nonwoven fabric.
It is designed to provide liquid-proof protection for visitors, patients, inspectors, or workers entering controlled or wet environments such as hospitals, laboratories, cleanrooms, and food-processing plants.
Compared with basic nonwoven visitor coats (PP), PE visitor coats offer superior fluid resistance, making them ideal for environments where splashes, moisture, or contamination are concerns.
Types of PE Visitor Coats
By Material Construction
100% Polyethylene Film Coat – Waterproof, smooth surface, economical; often transparent or colored.
PE-Coated Nonwoven Coat – Nonwoven base (PP or SMS) laminated with PE film; provides strength + liquid-proof barrier.
By Closure Style
Snap Button – Economical, easy to wear and remove.
Velcro Front – Reusable-like comfort, adjustable.
Zipper Front – More secure closure, higher protection.
By Design Features
Collar Options: Lapel collar, knit collar, or mandarin collar.
Sleeve Ends: Open cuffs (economical) or elastic cuffs (better containment).
Length: Hip-length (shorter, lighter use) or knee-length (standard visitor coat).
Purpose
To protect visitors' clothing and skin from liquids, splashes, and contamination.
To maintain hygiene standards in sensitive environments (food, pharma, healthcare).
To provide an economical, easy-to-dispose solution for short-term visits or inspections.
Materials and Why
PE Film (Polyethylene): Waterproof, chemical-resistant, low-cost; used for maximum fluid barrier.
PE-Coated PP Nonwoven: Combines strength + comfort of nonwoven with liquid-proof surface of PE; more durable and protective.
Why:
PE is chosen for its impermeability to fluids and contaminants.
PE-coated nonwovens improve durability, tear resistance, and wearer comfort compared with pure PE film.
Sizes and Use For
Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL (unisex, some "one-size-fits-most").
Fit: Loose, knee-length, long sleeves, front closure.
Users:
Visitors and inspectors in hospitals, labs, cleanrooms, food plants.
Patients/outpatients for basic protection during examinations.
Maintenance staff entering hygienic or wet areas.
Factory guests or auditors in contamination-controlled industries.
Applications
Healthcare & Hospitals: Protects visitors and patients in wards or examination rooms.
Laboratories: Shields visitors from minor liquid splashes and contamination.
Food Processing Plants: Ensures hygiene and prevents food contamination.
Pharmaceutical/Biotech: For inspectors or visitors in sterile/controlled areas.
Industrial/Wet Work Environments: Used in cleaning, maintenance, or chemical handling areas.
FAQs
Q1: What's the difference between a PE visitor coat and a PP visitor coat?
PP coat: Lightweight, breathable, only dust protection.
PE coat: Waterproof, splash-proof, better barrier against fluids.
Q2: Are PE visitor coats reusable?
No, they are single-use only. Washing damages the waterproof barrier.
Q3: Are PE visitor coats sterile?
Generally non-sterile, unless specially sterilized for medical/cleanroom use.
Q4: Are they breathable?
PE film coats: Not breathable (hotter to wear).
PE-coated nonwoven coats: Slightly more breathable due to nonwoven backing.
Q5: How do I choose the right PE visitor coat?
Short visit, economy: 100% PE film coat.
Medical/lab/food use: PE-coated PP or SMS visitor coat for better comfort & strength.
Q6: Do PE visitor coats come with pockets?
Usually pocket-free (especially for food and cleanroom use to avoid contamination).
