Kae Hwa’s InduBarrier™ Type 5B is a high-performance breathable laminate engineered to protect industrial workers from hazardous dry particulates and biological aerosols. Certified to meet EN 13982-1 Type 5B standards, this fabric combines exceptional particle filtration with dynamic moisture vapor transmission, significantly reducing heat stress and ensuring compliance in demanding occupational safety environments.
In sectors such as pharmaceutical manufacturing, agriculture, and hazardous waste removal, invisible airborne particles pose a severe threat to worker health. Kae Hwa’s InduBarrier™ Type 5B fabric is purpose-built to block these microscopic hazards. By laminating a specialized microporous breathable film with a high-strength nonwoven substrate, we provide a robust physical barrier that prevents the inward leakage of dangerous dust, asbestos, and biological aerosols, while allowing the wearer's body heat to escape efficiently.
CE Type 5B disposable protective coveralls
Pharmaceutical handling and cleanroom apparel
Asbestos abatement and hazardous dust removal
Agricultural pesticide spraying (dry powder)
Woodworking, mining, and heavy industrial maintenance
Our InduBarrier™ Type 5B fabric undergoes rigorous testing to ensure an impenetrable shield against solid airborne particulates. The precise pore structure of the microporous membrane physically filters out fine hazardous dust and biological contaminants, ensuring the internal micro-environment remains safe and uncompromised throughout the shift.
Industrial labor generates significant body heat. Traditional non-breathable protective suits trap this heat, leading to rapid exhaustion and dangerous heat stress. InduBarrier™ leverages high Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate (MVTR) technology, actively venting sweat and humidity outward. This continuous respiration keeps workers cooler, more focused, and productive.
Industrial environments are unforgiving, filled with sharp edges and abrasive surfaces. Our advanced in-line lamination process creates a tear-resistant, puncture-proof composite. This structural integrity ensures the protective suit will not rip or split open during rigorous physical exertion, maintaining total barrier continuity.
Protection should not restrict movement. InduBarrier™ Type 5B is engineered to be exceptionally lightweight and drapable. It provides a soft, flexible fit that accommodates a full range of motion, allowing workers to perform complex tasks, climb, and bend without fighting the resistance of a stiff garment.
| Brand | InduBarrier™ |
| Product Form | Roll |
| Material | Breathable PE Film + Nonwoven Fabric |
| Structure | 2-Layer or 3-Layer Microporous Composite |
| Breathability Mechanism | High Vapor Permeability (Optimized for Heat Stress Reduction) |
| Barrier Properties | Type 5B Particulate & Aerosol Filtration, High Tear and Puncture Resistance |
| Surface Treatment | White / Blue / Custom Industrial Colors |
| Weight | 10 - 100 gsm |
| Overall Width | 80 - 2000 mm (Customizable) |
| Length | 2000 M |
| Application | Type 5B Protective Coveralls, PPE garments, Cleanroom suits |
Type 4B materials are engineered to be liquid-tight, protecting against heavy chemical sprays and liquid aerosols. Type 5B materials, like this specific InduBarrier™ fabric, are designed to block hazardous dry particulates (such as toxic dust or asbestos) and airborne biological aerosols while maximizing breathability.
Industrial workloads raise body temperature quickly. InduBarrier™ Type 5B uses a microporous film that allows water vapor (sweat) to diffuse through the fabric. This continuous venting mechanism cools the worker naturally, extending safe working hours and reducing the risk of heat-related illnesses.
Yes. When appropriately converted and seam-sealed into a garment, our fabric provides an excellent barrier against biological aerosols and fine chemical powders, making it highly suitable for pharmaceutical manufacturing, cleanrooms, and outbreak response scenarios.
