Radiation Protection Apron Weights
Which Apron Weight is Right for You?
All four protective materials offer full 0.5 mm Pb-equivalent front protection (certain apron styles offer additional 0.25 mm Pb-equivalent back protection). NEW! 0.35 mm Pb-equivalent protection available by special order. Call 800-225-2610 for details.
Weight Comparison Chart
Choose FeatherLite Lead-Free, Ultralight Lead-Free, Lightweight Lead, or Standard Lead. Both lead-free options offer the same protection as lead aprons.
| Weight |
Product Weight* |
Protective Material |
Procedure Length |
Disposal Requirements |
FeatherLite Lead-Free**
Temporarily unavailable until summer 2022 |
6.5 lbs.
42% lighter |
100% antimony
(with less embedded plastic) |
Long
(2+ hours) |
Environmentally friendly
(no special disposal) |
Ultralight Lead-Free
Best Seller! |
7.2 lbs.
36% lighter
|
100% antimony |
Long
(2+ hours) |
Environmentally friendly
(no special disposal) |
Lightweight Lead
Lightest Lead! |
8.8 lbs.
22% lighter |
Lead-based alloy |
Short to medium
(1-2 hours) |
Requires special disposal or recycling |
Standard Lead
Economical! |
11.3 lbs. |
100% lead |
Short
(under 1 hour) |
Requires special disposal or recycling
|
*Weight based on a Medium Front Protection Apron.
**Only available for Perfect Fit Aprons. Temporarily unavailable until Summer 2022.