Table 3: Types of protective gowns for personal protection [7].

Types of gowns		Features
	Surgical gowns	· FDA Class II medical device · Protect patient and health care personnel from transmitting microorganisms, particulate matter, and body fluids, during surgical procedures · Critical zones of protection have been described by national standards · Surgical gowns can be used for any risk level (Levels 1-4)
	Surgical isolation gowns	· Used in medium to high risk of contamination and a need for larger critical zones than traditional surgical gowns · FDA Class II medical device · All areas except bindings, cuffs, and hems are considered critical zones of protection · Must meet the highest liquid barrier protection level
	Non-Surgical Gowns	· FDA Class I devices · Protect the wearer from transferring microorganisms and body fluids, in low or minimal risk patient isolation situations · Not for surgical procedures, invasive procedures, or ins a medium to high risk of contamination · Should cover as much of the body as appropriate for the task · All areas except bindings, cuffs, and hems are considered critical zones of protection · Must meet the highest liquid barrier protection level · All seams must have the same liquid barrier protection as the rest of the gown
	Coverall gown	· Polyethylene-coated fabric protects against light liquid splash · Lightweight fabric is durable and resistant to tear and abrasion. · Zipper provides complete closure · Not flame-resistant and should not be used around heat, flame, sparks or in potentially flammable or explosive environments.
	Nuclear protective	For nuclear workers to protect them from contamination nuclear materials