Lab coats NAPTEX - ESD (antistatic)
ESD Smocks/Coats
NAPTEX ESD work coats provide reliable electrostatic discharge protection through permanently conductive carbon-fiber grid fabric, delivering surface resistance values in the range of 10⁵-10⁷ Ω and a body-to-ground system resistance < 3.5 × 10⁷ Ω when worn with ESD footwear in a compliant EPA. The textile construction meets IEC 61340-5-1 and EN 1149-5 requirements, with snap-fastener grounding points at both cuffs ensuring repeatable electrical continuity across wash cycles exceeding 50 industrial launderings.
As a specialist distributor for ESD personal protective equipment, esd.equipment stocks the complete NAPTEX workcoat range - 4 current models covering sizes XS through 3XL - for immediate dispatch. All garments ship with manufacturer test certificates and are suitable for use as part of a documented EPA compliant with IEC 61340-5-1 and ANSI/ESD S20.20.
NAPTEX vs. standard ESD smocks - technical comparison
| Criterion | NAPTEX ESD Coat | Standard ESD Smock | Cotton Lab Coat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface resistance | 10⁵-10⁷ Ω | 10⁶-10¹² Ω | >10¹³ Ω (non-ESD) |
| Standard compliance | IEC 61340-5-1, EN 1149-5, ANSI/ESD S20.20 | IEC 61340-5-1 (varies) | None |
| Wash durability | 50+ industrial cycles | ca. 20-30 cycles | Not applicable |
| Grounding connection | Dual cuff snap, wrist-strap compatible | Single snap (varies) | None |
| Body-to-ground resistance | <3.5 × 10⁷ Ω | ca. <3.5 × 10⁷ Ω (model-dependent) | Not measurable |
| Test certificate supplied | Yes - included with delivery | Varies by supplier | No |
Typical applications: Electronics assembly and SMT rework (IEC 61340-5-1, IPC-A-610), semiconductor wafer handling (SEMI S1/S2), medical device production (ISO 13485), automotive electronics manufacturing (IATF 16949, VDA 6.3), aerospace avionics assembly (AS9100), PCB inspection and quality control (IEC 61340-5-2).
