Donning and Doffing Features of Protective Clothing

Donning and Doffing Features of Protective Clothing

The manner in which the clothing is donned and doffed in sequence with other PPE is an important consideration when selecting gowns and coveralls. This is critical because the ease or difficulty with which PPE is put on and removed may affect its effectiveness and the potential for self-contamination, especially during doffing of contaminated PPE. Donning and doffing features included in the selection process should consider the entire PPE ensemble, not simply the gown or coverall.