Gowning Protocol

• Garments can be manufactured of woven and non-woven materials.
• A minimum of seams, seams must firmly envelop the raw edge of the material. Sewing threads should be of non-filament materials and resist lining.
• Loose fitting to eliminate abrasion against the clothing underneath.
• Absence of pockets, belts and pleated areas.

Discipline within the Changing Room

• Before entering the changing room, remove all make up such as lipstick, blush, eye shadow, eye liner, mascara, powder, and/or any other cosmetic that is applied on the face or neck area.
• No personnel wearing perfumes or after shaves should be allowed in the cleanroom.
• No combing of hair is allowed in the changing room.
• Personnel shall wash their hands and face, if required. Hot air or lint-less wipes shall be used for drying. Do not use paper towels.
• No eating, drinking or smoking in the changing room.
• No gum chewing in the cleanroom.
• No jewelry should be worn.
• Do not enter cleanroom without complete cleanroom attire.
• Do not rub any exposed part of the face with a gloved hand. If this occurs, gloves must be changed out.
• Movements such as scratching the head, rubbing hands or similar type actions are to be avoided.

Gowning Sequence

• Walk on a mat to remove gross contaminants from street shoes.
• The street shoes to be removed outside changing room. Place street shoes in a shoe rack.
• Put on slipper and enter into the change room.
• Remove slipper in changing room and place on a rack.
• Put on head covering, (hair net, hood) assure that all hair is tucked under head covering.
• Secure face mask with band hood over ears. Pull bottom of face mask down completely under chin.
• Remove coverall all from sealed packaging. Assure the upper part of the jumpsuit does not touch the floor Put on the cover all, feet first and finally arms.
• Ensure the hood is tucked underneath the coverall before zipping up the jumpsuit.
• Take the designated shoe wear for the cleanroom (booties/shoe covers) from the storage racks and slip on over the feet.
• Ensure the legs of the jumpsuit are tucked into the booties.
• Check to make sure no hair is sticking out.
• Check to make sure the facemask has the nose and chin covered.
• Check to make sure that the hood is tucked underneath the jumpsuit collar.
• You can now take one glove at a time from the glove bin. Handle gloves only by the cuffs. Pull glove cuff toward upper arm. Cover cuff of sleeve with gloves.
• You may now enter the Cleanroom.
• Walk slowly and avoid creating air turbulence while in the cleanroom.