[labnetwork] Washable vs Disposable Cleanroom Garments

[Morrison, Richard H., Jr.]

Hi Jacob,

We tried Tyvek coveralls but they are just too hot. So we use a laundry service from Unifirst for our garments.  For 25 people it cost us $350/week. We have a hood, coverall and full shoe boot, ESD fabric. The service is ok, I am looking for another vendor, and there is one in NY, Cintas, here is the contact info.

Ryan LaCava | Sales Consultant
Cintas Corporation
Cell: 914-275-1081 | Fax: 855-257-1255
Email: LaCavaR at cintas.com<mailto:LaCavaR at cintas.com>


We have the suits exchanged every Monday morning. You must make sure that all users are fitted for size, we keep extras for visitors and students.

Rick


Draper Laboratory
Group Leader Microfabrication Operations
555 Technology Square
Cambridge Ma, 02139-3563

www.draper.com
rmorrison at draper.com
W 617-258-3420
C 508-930-3461


From: labnetwork-bounces at mtl.mit.edu [mailto:labnetwork-bounces at mtl.mit.edu] On Behalf Of Jacob Trevino
Sent: Friday, December 20, 2013 2:29 PM
To: labnetwork at mtl.mit.edu
Subject: [labnetwork] Washable vs Disposable Cleanroom Garments

As we continue to move forward towards the opening on the new cleanroom, the question of washable vs disposable cleanroom garments has come up. The facility will be class 100 and class 1000, so both options qualify. From my limited experience using disposable Tyvek garments, I remember them being significantly less comfortable and hot at times.

Does anyone have any key points to consider in choosing between the two? Is one more cost effective than the other?

As always, any input is greatly appreciated.  Enjoy your holiday break and have a safe and happy new year.

Cheers,
Jacob

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Jacob Trevino, PhD
Scientific Cleanroom Director
The City University of New York (CUNY)
Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC)
Tel.  (646) 664-8914
Fax. (646) 664-2965
Email: Jacob.Trevino at asrc.cuny.edu<mailto:Jacob.Trevino at asrc.cuny.edu>
Web: http://asrc.cuny.edu/



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