Protective X-Ray Aprons – Barrier Technologies
Radiation exposure is one of the major workplace hazards healthcare professionals face. To mitigate this risk, Barrier Technologies offers a wide range of innovative x-ray protection aprons. From traditional lead aprons to alloy-based alternatives, our lightweight and comfortable aprons offer lasting radiation protection.
Advantages offered by our aprons include:
The ability to ship certain aprons within 24 hours of placing your order (our CTG apron line)
Four outer material options, including our patented, anti-bacterial, Covid-19 compliant UltraFlex™ fabric
MagnaGuard™, our industry-leading magnetic closure system that eliminates bacteria-laden velcro closures
Two lightweight, Pb-free core material options
Continue reading to learn more about our Pb-free and lead aprons for radiation protection, or download our apron catalog to learn about each apron in detail.
High-Quality Radiation Protection Aprons
Three unique features that elevate Barrier Technologies’s x-ray protection aprons above other options include our Ready To Go Aprons, UltraFlex™ fabric, and MagnaGuard™ closures.
Ready To Go Aprons (Ship Within 24 Hours)
In an industry where it usually takes apron manufacturers 4-8 weeks to create and ship aprons, our ability to ship some of our lead aprons within 24 hours of order makes us an asset to healthcare organizations around the world.
Our Ready To Go (RTG) line of aprons come in a variety of sizes, colors, and styles. RTG apron specifications include:
Four Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large
Five Colors: Black, Navy Blue, Royal Blue, Charcoal Gray, and Red
Two Styles: Frontal apron, or our 2-piece support vest and skirt
Removable pocket can be embroidered with a custom design or logo
Because our RTG aprons are only available with UltraFlex™ as the outer material, they are stain-resistant and can be easily wiped down and cleaned with any antibacterial solution. The antibacterial qualities of our RTG aprons are further enhanced by MagnaGuard™ closures, making our ready-to-ship aprons Covid-19 compliant.
If you would like to order an apron with a different outer-material or make additional customizations, then consi
UltraFlex™ Antibacterial Aprons
Traditionally, the only outer material option for lead aprons has been porous nylon fabric. This has made x-ray protection aprons difficult to clean and easy to stain. As a result, protective aprons are notoriously dirty and increase the possibility of Hospital Acquired Infection (HAI) with every use.
To solve this health hazard, Barrier Technologies’s engineers developed a medical-grade, urethane-coated fabric that is impervious to fluids and comfortable to wear. This is UltraFlex™, our patented outer material that enables you to quickly clean your aprons with any disinfectant.
Benefits of ordering an UltraFlex™ apron include:
Covid-19 compliant material
Stain-resistant
Anti-bacterial
Easy to wipe down and clean
Not porous
Reduces HAIs
UltraFlex™ is also easier to wear than traditional nylon outer materials because it is a four-way stretch fabric. In contrast to nylon fabrics, which are very stiff, UltraFlex™ feels like wearing a comfortable, broken-in pair of shoes.
MagnaGuard™ Magnetic Closures
Barrier Technologies has conducted extensive bacteriological testing on velcro closures, determining that in healthcare environments, velcro often harbors MRSA, staph, and other dangerous bacteria. Unfortunately, most lead aprons in the industry use velcro for all their closures, increasing the risk of HAI.
To mitigate this risk, we’ve developed and patented a magnetic closure system called MagnaGuard™. This magnetic closure is made out of powerful strips of magnets that are embedded in the apron lining, enabling aprons to be affixed by simply touching the closures together and allowing the magnets to snap together.
Benefits of velcro-free MagnaGuard™ aprons include:
Can be cleaned with any hospital-grade disinfectant
Lasts much longer than velcro
Eliminates velcro hair pulls, making MagnaGuard™ more comfortable to wear
Reduces the amount of plastic in each apron
For both UltraFlex™ and traditional nylon aprons, MagnaGuard™ reduces transmission risks and enables our customers to have cleaner, safer closures on their aprons.
Our Catalog of Lightweight X-Ray Protection Aprons
Barrier Technologies’s Pb-free and lead aprons have a lead time of 20 working days, which means that we ship custom x-ray aprons faster than anyone else in our industry. If you need an apron sooner than 20 working days, then consider ordering one of our RTG aprons.
Our aprons are custom made, so weight varies depending on the style you choose and how large the apron needs to be.
Types of Core Material Available
We offer three core materials:
Standard Pb lead aprons
Pb-free aprons
Lead-lite aprons
For standard Pb aprons, the lead is pressed into a flexible form and embedded in the apron. If you’d like a lead-free apron, both Pb-free and lead-lite aprons are made from an amalgamation of different alloys that all have radiation blocking properties. Alloys include tungsten, titanium, bismuth, and magnesium.
When encapsulated in a vinyl matrix, our alloy options are significantly lighter than standard bp and are equally effective at blocking scatter radiation.
Outer Material Options
We offer four outer material options:
Standard nylon
Ripstop nylon (a diamond ripstop material)
Designer prints (nylon material with custom prints)
UltraFlex™
While we do offer three traditional nylon options, we encourage customers to order aprons in UltraFlex™, due to its Covid-19 compliant, antibacterial, and stain-resistant properties.
Catalog of Radiation Protective Aprons
If you are looking for an alternative to aprons, consider our patented Terminator solution. The Terminator provides you with 4x the protection of an apron, with zero weight strain on your body. Download mobile lead shield catalog.
Barrier Technologies — An Industry-Leading Manufacturer of Radiation Protection Aprons
Barrier Technologies is America’s leading manufacturer of x-ray aprons and leaded eyewear. We cater to healthcare organizations of all sizes and can ship apron orders (specifically our Ready To Go line) within as little as 24-hours. To learn more about our innovative radiation solutions, please download our lead apron catalog or contact us today.