DuPont TyChem Hooded NBC Coveralls

Hooded NBC Coverall

This is a one-piece hooded coverall in DuPont Tychem SL, issued by the US Army for NBC work. NBC stands for nuclear, biological and chemical, the military term for contamination hazards. The suit covers you from head to ankle in a single garment, with an attached hood and elasticated openings at the face, wrists and ankles. It suits preppers building out a protective kit, collectors of NBC and CBRN equipment, and anyone who wants a full barrier suit for dirty jobs.

Features

• DuPont Tychem SL Fabric — Tychem SL is DuPont's barrier fabric, a protective film laminated onto a Tyvek base, and the round DuPont Tychem SL label on the chest identifies it.
• One-Piece Coverall Cut — Body, sleeves and legs are a single garment, so there is no gap at the waist where a jacket and trousers would meet.
• Attached Hood — The hood is built into the suit and has an elasticated face opening that closes snugly around a respirator or gas mask seal.
• Storm-Flapped Front Closure — A wide flap runs from the collar to below the waist and covers the front closure so it is not left exposed.
• Elastic Wrists — Gathered elastic cuffs hold the sleeves close at the wrist and sit neatly under or over gloves.
• Elastic Ankles — Elastic at the leg openings keeps the hems close around boots and stops them riding up.
• White Finish — The plain white fabric shows contamination, dust and spills easily, which makes it simple to see when the suit needs changing.
• US Army Issue — This is government-procured protective clothing from US Army stocks, not a civilian retail suit.

Issue and Specification

The US Army bought Tychem SL coveralls for NBC duty, where a sealed outer layer worn with a mask, gloves and boots keeps contaminants off the skin and uniform underneath. The pattern here is the standard hooded version with a covered front closure and elastic at the hood, cuffs and ankles. As issued kit, it belongs alongside gas masks, filters and other NBC gear in a collection, and it also makes a sound barrier layer for a home preparedness kit.