Radiation Protection Apron Core Materials
Which Apron Core Material is Right for You?
Each apron is available in Ultralight Lead-Free, Lightweight Lead, or Standard Lead, all with choice of 0.5 mm or 0.35 mm Pb-equivalent front protection (certain apron styles offer additional 0.25 mm or 0.17 mm Pb-equivalent back protection depending on front protection selected).
Core Material Comparison Chart
| Core Material |
Front Protection* |
Front/Back Protection* |
Composition |
Procedure Length |
Disposal Requirements |
Ultralight Lead-Free
Best Seller! |
7.5 lbs.
18% lighter^ |
11.1 lbs.
18% lighter^ |
Bismuth and antimony |
Long
(2+ hours) |
Environmentally friendly
(no special disposal) |
Lightweight Lead
Lightest Lead! |
7.8 lbs.
15% lighter^
|
11.5 lbs.
15% lighter^
|
Lead and antimony |
Short to medium
(1-2 hours) |
Requires special disposal or recycling |
Standard Lead
Economical! |
9.2 lbs. |
13.5 lbs. |
100% lead |
Short
(under 1 hour) |
Requires special disposal or recycling
|
* Product weight based on a 0.5 mm Pb-equivalent apron, Medium.
^ Percentage lighter based on weight of Standard Lead garment.