摘要 |
<p>A barrier suit (10) comprises a one-piece suit for fully encapsulating a user. The suit has a main body portion (12) for fully encapsulating a user's torso, arms, hands, legs and feet and a hood (21) integral with the main body portion for positioning over and encapsulating the user's head. The hood (21) includes an integral filter respirator (46) through which external air can be drawn into the suit for breathing. The suit is made from materials which are non-permeable to particulates and vaporous gases and the seams are sealed. The filter respirator may have a moulded body (48, Fig. 6) for positioning over a user's nose and mouth, the body have sealing portions (49, Fig. 6) for sealing engagement with the user's face. The suit can be provided in one-size to fit a large proportion of the population and has various belts and straps that can be adjusted to provide a satisfactory fit for an individual user.</p> |