From: Comparison of three distinct surgical clothing systems for protection from air-borne bacteria: A prospective observational study
Clothing system
Source strength (CFU/s) mean (min – max)
Mixed material, washed
4.2 (1.5 – 8.0)
Mixed material, brand new
4.0 (2.4 – 5.0)
Polyester HK-1069KS
2.4 (0.8 – 4.8)
Polyester 807TK-310
0.6 (0.5 – 0.8)