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Protective clothing is clothing designed to protect either the wearer's body or other items of clothing from hazards such as heat, chemicals and infection. Also, special clothes may protect the working environment from pollution and/or infection from the worker, for example in a microchip factory. The protection may also be important in both ways, as with the use of disposable gloves by surgeons and dentists. (See also List of types of clothing and Clothing terminology) Humans often wear articles of clothing (also known as dress, garments or attire) on the body (for the alternative, see nudity). ...
Pollution is the release of harmful environmental contaminants, or the substances so released. ...
An infection is the detrimental colonization of a host organism by a foreign species. ...
A Microchip is, properly, an integrated circuit. ...
A glove (Middle English from Old English glof) is a type of garment which covers the hand. ...
Surgery Surgery is the medical specialty that treats diseases or injuries by operative manual and instrumental treatment. ...
X-rays can reveal if a person has cavities Dentistry is the practical application of knowledge of dental science (the science of placement, arrangement, function of teeth) to human beings. ...
Protective clothing is also worn for contact sports, such as ice hockey and American football. Baseball players wear sliding shorts and a cup under their pants. See baseball uniform, hockey mask, jockstrap. Ice hockey, known simply as hockey in areas where it is more common than field hockey, is a team sport played on ice. ...
United States simply as football, is a competitive team sport that is both fast-paced and strategic. ...
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Protective clothing and other protective equipment are often referred to as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), a term which includes forms of protective equipment which are not strictly items of clothing (for example, eye and ear protection).
Protective clothing extends to body armor such as bullet-proof vests, historical armor and futuristic powered armor. In UK legislation the term PPE does not cover such items as armour. ...
A bulletproof vest – also called body armour (U.S. body armor) – is an article of protective clothing that works as a form of armour to minimize injury from being hit by a fired bullet. ...
Alternative meanings: vehicle armour, Armor (novel) A hoplite wearing a helmet, a breastplate and greaves (and nothing else). ...
Powered armor (also mechanized, battle, personal armor and suits) is a science fiction concept referring to a type of armored self-powered exoskeleton that is typically intended for use in battle, construction and survival in dangerous environments. ...
Common protective materials include Nomex, Kevlar. NOMEX® is the brand name of a flame retardant meta-aramid material marketed and first discovered by DuPont in the 1970s. ...
Kevlar, also known as Twaron and poly-paraphenylene terephthalamide, is a synthetic fibre that is five times stronger than steel, weight for weight. ...
Examples of protective clothing/personal protective equipment
Hand protection . A blue disposable nitrile glove (non-sterile, as worn for medical examination) Taken by me. ...
A blue disposable nitrile glove (non-sterile, as worn for medical examination) Taken by me. ...
- gloves
- Gloves to protect from contamination and infection (e.g. disposable latex/vinyl/nitrile gloves)
- Gloves to protect from extremes of temperature (e.g. oven gloves, welder's gloves)
- Gloves to protect from mechanical hazards (e.g. rigger gloves, chainmail gloves)
A glove (Middle English from Old English glof) is a type of garment which covers the hand. ...
Hearing protection An earplug is a piece of protective clothing that is meant to be inserted in the ear canal to protect the wearers hearing from loud noises or the intrusion of water. ...
Eye protection
Aqua Sphere Seal swim goggles from the submitters collection. ...
Aqua Sphere Seal swim goggles from the submitters collection. ...
Watersport goggles Blowtorching goggles and safety helmet Goggles or safety glasses are a form of protective eyewear that usually enclose the eye area to prevent particulates or chemicals from striking the eyes. ...
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It has been suggested that Onassis glasses be merged into this article or section. ...
Respiratory protection
A particulate mask. ...
A particulate mask. ...
A half face particulate mask is generally worn to protect the wearer from dust and paint fumes A filter mask or particulate mask is a protective mask which usually covers the mouth and nose only. ...
A gas mask is a mask worn on the face to protect the body from airborne pollutants and toxic materials. ...
SCBA is an acronym for Self Contained Breathing Apparatus. ...
Headgear, headwear or headdress is the name given to any element of clothing which is worn on ones head. ...
Download high resolution version (1024x746, 62 KB)Hard hat Caption: Protection helmet by brokenarts: Protection helmet Source: Stock. ...
Download high resolution version (1024x746, 62 KB)Hard hat Caption: Protection helmet by brokenarts: Protection helmet Source: Stock. ...
Pith helmet of Harry S. Truman For information about the band Helmet, see Helmet (band) Helmet of Swedish Royal Guard soldier A helmet is a form of protective clothing worn on the head and usually made of metal or some other hard substance, typically for protection from falling objects or...
Bicycle helmet A Bicycle helmet is specifically designed to provide head protection for cyclists. ...
A motorcycle helmet is a type of protective headgear used by motorcycle riders. ...
Yellow hard hat A hard hat is a type of helmet predominately used in workplace environments such as construction sites to protect the head from injury such as from falling objects. ...
Masks in a Guatemalan Market Teen reading a book, while wearing a dinosaur mask A mask is a piece of material or kit worn on the face. ...
Patrick Roy, an ice hockey goaltender The goaltender, or goalie, in ice hockey is a player who defends the goal net from shots. ...
Ice hockey, known simply as hockey in areas where it is more common than field hockey, is a team sport played on ice. ...
A goalie mask is a mask worn by an ice or field hockey goalie to protect the head from injury. ...
The position of the catcher Catcher is also a general term for a fielder who catches the ball in cricket Catcher is a position played in baseball. ...
Baseball is a team sport, in which a fist-sized ball is thrown by a defensive player called a pitcher and hit by an offensive player called a batter with a round, smooth stick called a bat. ...
High-heeled shoe Footwear consists of garments worn on the feet. ...
Plain willow-wood clogs, in use every day A clog is a type of shoe or sandal. ...
Steel-toe boots (or sometimes safety boots) are durable boots made of leather or rubber that have a steel reinforcement in the toe to protect the foot against falling objects. ...
Other PPE - fall arrest equipment
- high-visibility clothing (to ensure visibility to prevent accidents)
- apron protects the body and other clothing from dirt (also used as distinction by waiters)
- diaper (nappy in British English)
- spacesuit
- Fire protection suit
- lifejacket
- chainsaw protection (especially a helmet with face guard, hearing protection, kevlar chaps, anti-vibration gloves, and safety boots). Specific information about chainsaw protection is given in the chainsaw safety clothing article.
- bee keepers wear various levels of protection depending on the temperament of their bees and the reaction of the bees to nectar availability. At minimum most bee keepers wear a brimmed hat and a veil made of hardware cloth similar to window screen material. The next level of protection is offered by leather gloves with long gauntlets and by some way of keeping bees from crawling up one's trouser legs. In extreme cases, shirts and trousers are also fabricated to serve as barriers to the bees' stingers.
- chaps are individual pant leggings made of leather and worn by farriers, cowboys, and rodeo contestants to protect the legs from contact with hooves, thorny undergrowth, and other such work hazards. May also be made of other materials for leg protection against other hazards, such as "rain chaps" of waterproof materials, or "saw chaps" of Kevlar for chainsaw workers.
Most forms of industrial clothing are protective clothing. High-visibility clothing is any clothing worn that has highly reflective properties or a color that is easily discernable from any background. ...
An apron is an outer protective garment that covers primarily the front of the body. ...
A waiter is a person who waits on tables, often at a restaurant. ...
Baby diapers are often imprinted with child-friendly designs. ...
British English is a term primarily used by people outside of the UK to refer to the form of the English language spoken in the British Isles. ...
Apollo 15 space suit A spacesuit is a complex system of garments, equipment, and environmental systems designed to keep a person alive and comfortable in the harsh environment of outer space. ...
A lifejacket is an article of protective clothing that is designed to keep the wearer floating above the surface of the water. ...
A chainsaw (also spelled chain saw) is a portable mechanical, motorized saw. ...
Kevlar, also known as Twaron and poly-paraphenylene terephthalamide, is a synthetic fibre that is five times stronger than steel, weight for weight. ...
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Users should wear protective clothing, also known as Personal protective equipment or PPE, while operating chainsaws. ...
Beekeeping (or apiculture) is the maintenance of one or more hives of honeybees. ...
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