The isolation gown is a critical item for healthcare clients in the 21st century. However, until six years ago the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) hadn’t developed any specification standards or test methods for the product—reusable and disposable.

ASTM standards are important because they help designers and manufacturers test products to ensure acceptable product quality for the end-user.

ASTM TASK GROUP ON ISOLATION GOWNS

The ASTM Committee on Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment was formed in 2012, and it’s the specific responsibility of the Subcommittee F23.40 Biological Hazards to produce a standard for isolation gowns used in ...