Safety & Protective Nonwoven Fabric — Coveralls, Masks & PPE Components
Olefins supplies high-performance nonwoven fabrics to manufacturers of safety clothing, industrial PPE, and protective equipment. Our fabrics are engineered to deliver the barrier properties, breathability, and durability that safety products require — at competitive Pakistan manufacturing costs.
Safety Fabric Products
- Coverall Fabric: Spunbond PP 30–60 GSM: Lightweight disposable coverall fabric. Breathable, tear-resistant, available with antistatic treatment. For food processing, light industrial, and pharmaceutical clean rooms.
- Barrier Coverall Fabric: SMS Nonwoven 40–70 GSM: Moderate barrier coverall fabric for chemical splash protection, healthcare environments, and hazardous materials handling.
- Face Mask Fabric: Spunbond PP 20–25 GSM: Outer and inner layers for surgical and industrial face masks. Low particulate shedding, consistent formation.
- Disposable Workwear: Spunbond PP 25–35 GSM: Disposable lab coats, aprons, sleeve covers, and shoe covers for food production, laboratory, and medical environments.
Not sure whether spunbond or SMS is right for your application? Read our technical guide on spunbond vs SMS for coveralls and protective workwear.
Industries Served
- Industrial manufacturing — chemical plants, automotive, electronics clean rooms.
- Food processing — hygiene workwear for food production and packing facilities.
- Healthcare — Level 1 PPE for clinical and hospital environments.
- Construction — disposable painter suits, dust protection workwear.
- Disaster response and emergency services — single-use protective suits.
For higher barrier surgical applications, see our medical grade fabric range.
Protective Clothing Types and Matching Fabric
European PPE buyers specify fabric against EN standards. We supply spunbond and SMS grades for:
Types 1-4 require microporous film laminates or barrier composites and are outside Olefins' spunbond and spunmelt range. For full specifications, review our comprehensive PPE coverall fabric guide.
Safety Nonwoven Fabric FAQs
- What is Type 5 vs Type 6 protective clothing?
Type 6 — EN 13034 covers limited liquid splash protection using 40–60 GSM spunbond PP. Type 5 — EN ISO 13982-1 covers airborne solid particulate protection using 45–65 GSM SMS/SMMS. Type 5/6 combined garments meet both standards using 50–70 GSM SMMS for particulate + light splash protection. Types 1-4 require microporous film laminates and are outside Olefins' spunbond and spunmelt range.
- What GSM is used for disposable coveralls?
Basic Type 6 coveralls use 40–60 GSM spunbond PP for liquid splash resistance. Type 5 particulate protection requires 45–65 GSM SMS. For combined Type 5/6 protection, 50–70 GSM SMMS is standard. Heavier 70–80 GSM is used for reusable or enhanced durability workwear. Olefins supplies spunbond and SMS/SMMS grades from 20–80 GSM for all protective clothing classes.
- Do you supply antistatic fabric as per EN 1149-5?
Yes. Olefins supplies antistatic-treated spunbond and SMS in any GSM with surface resistivity per EN 1149-5 for electrostatic dissipative protective clothing. Required for ATEX zones, electronics cleanrooms, and fuel handling applications. Antistatic treatment prevents static discharge that could ignite flammable atmospheres. Available in any Pantone colour with 1,000 kg minimum for custom colours.
- What is the difference between SMS and SMMS for PPE?
SMS = Spunbond-Meltblown-Spunbond with one meltblown layer. SMMS = Spunbond-Meltblown-Meltblown-Spunbond with dual meltblown layers. SMMS gives higher particulate filtration efficiency and better Type 5 protection under EN ISO 13982-1. SMS is sufficient for Type 6 liquid splash per EN 13034. Both can be antistatic treated per EN 1149-5. SMMS is specified for Level 2–3 surgical gowns and combined Type 5/6 coveralls.
PPE Fabric Performance: Key Test Data & Buyer Requirements
European and global PPE buyers specify nonwoven fabric against EN standards with documented test values. Olefins provides full test data with every lot to support your CE marking and product certification.
1. EN 13034 Type 6 — Limited Liquid Splash Protection
Type 6 coveralls protect against light spray and liquid aerosols in chemical handling, agriculture, and painting. Our 40-60 GSM spunbond PP achieves EN 13034 compliance through hydrophobic treatment with contact angle >90°. Fabric passes ISO 6530 repellency test for 30% sulfuric acid, 10% sodium hydroxide, o-xylene, and butanol. Spray impact penetration ≤1% per EN 468. Seam strength tested per ISO 13935-2 exceeds 75N to prevent burst during movement. We supply actual test values: our standard 50 GSM spunbond averages 0.3% penetration against water spray.
2. EN ISO 13982-1 Type 5 — Airborne Solid Particulate Protection
Type 5 protection is mandatory for asbestos removal, pharmaceutical powder handling, and hazardous dust environments. Our 45-65 GSM SMS achieves >95% particle filtration efficiency for 0.3 micron particles per EN ISO 13982-2 inward leakage test. The meltblown core provides the filtration barrier while spunbond layers add strength and abrasion resistance. Antistatic treatment per EN 1149-5 ensures surface resistivity 10^5-10^11 ohms to prevent dust attraction and electrostatic discharge in ATEX zones. Each roll tested for air permeability: 25-40 m³/m²/min at 200 Pa to balance protection with breathability.
3. EN 1149-5 Antistatic Performance for ATEX Zones
Oil & gas, paint shops, and electronics cleanrooms require antistatic PPE to prevent sparks. Our antistatic spunbond and SMS use durable carbon-based treatment that withstands 5 wash cycles. Surface resistance tested per EN 1149-1: 2.3 x 10^8 ohms average, well within the 10^5-10^11 ohm requirement. Charge decay time <0.5 seconds per EN 1149-3. Unlike topical sprays, our treatment is integrated during fiber extrusion and does not flake off. Certificate of conformity provided for each lot with actual resistivity values measured at 25°C, 30% RH.
Customization & Supply for PPE Manufacturers
We support PPE brands with custom fabric development for new certifications or cost optimization projects.
| Customization | Available Options | MOQ |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Any Pantone, masterbatch color matching, white, blue, green standard | 1 ton for custom, 500 kg stock colors |
| Treatments | Antistatic, Alcohol Repellent, Flame Retardant, Antibacterial | 3 tons per treatment |
| Widths | 1.6m, 2.4m, 3.2m — slit to any width 20cm+ | 5 tons for custom width |
| Lamination | PE film 15-25 micron for Type 3/4 liquid-proof barrier | 5 tons |
Lead time: 21 days for standard grades, 35 days for custom colors/treatments. All export orders shipped FOB Karachi with SGS inspection, fumigation, and EUR.1 certificate for EU duty preference. We support CE Technical File compilation with full fabric test data, risk assessment, and declaration of conformity drafts.
Get EN Test Reports & Type 5/6 Samples
Share your target EN standard and GSM — we’ll send matching test reports and free samples within 48 hours.
Request PPE Fabric Data
Contact: info@olefins.net | WhatsApp: +92 316 2055400 Request a safety fabric sample or quote — tell us your application, required GSM, and annual volume. We will respond within 24 hours. |
