We use similar smocks (conductive fibers within the weave) and have no
problems with taking them home for washing.  Our only restriction is don't
use fabric softener, but bleach and detergent are apparently not restricted.
Conductivity of carbon in the fiber is little affected by washing.  We like
them and they last about 2 years...3 if they don't get too dirty or torn.

See http://www.abigailuniform.com/M62.html


Rainer G. Blomberg
Honeywell -Space Systems Clearwater
Staff Production Engineer
13350 US Hwy 19 N MS 802-3
Clearwater, FL 33764-7290
(727) 539-5534 Phone
(727) 790-8738 Pager
(727) 539-4469 Fax
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-----Original Message-----
From: Kathy Kuhlow [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2002 2:50 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [TN] ESD Smocks


My company has considered changing to an ESD smock that the operator can
take home.  Supposedly the smock can be washed regularly w/o bleach and also
dried with fabric softeners.  The smock is good for 50-100 washes.
Something sounds wrong here.  Is anyone else out there using smocks like
this, likes/dislikes, etc.?

TIA

Kathy

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