Throw-Away Coveralls

Throw-Away Coveralls FARM HOME Clothes 6-3-2 "The idea of disposable garments has really hit the farm market," says Dean Meador, of Meador Swine Health Developers, Lanark, Ill. His just-introduced throw-away coveralls are lightweight, yet sturdy, zip up the front like regular coveralls and can be washed 3 or 4 times. Cost-wise, they're fairly cheap at $3.50. Meador says his new throw-away coveralls are especially well suited for hog operations when visitors want to enter confinement buildings. "Issue each visitor a pair, along with boots and a cap, then toss the coveralls when the tour is over," suggests Meador. "You'll probably save yourself a lot more money preventing a disease outbreak than the coveralls cost!" Also, he adds, the coveralls prevent penetration of ever-present hog odors into street clothes. Meador conceived the idea of disposable coveralls for farmers, then arranged with DuPont to supply them. The fire-resistant material used is Tyvek, which has been used successfully in industrial clothing, and is the same material used in cheap disposable swim trunks sometimes available in motel vending machines near the indoor pool. The splash-proof material (it doesn't absorb liquids) is sturdy and difficult to tear with bare hands. All sizes from XXLarge down to Small are available. Colors available include blue, green and bright orange (for hunters). Meador also is making available a package of protective disposable clothing for farmers and custom applicators doing field spraying of chemicals. The package is for one-day use in the field, then is thrown away. It includes coveralls, mask, gloves and boots. The $3.50 price for one pair of throw-away coveralls includes postage. They're also available by the case (25 suits) for $63, plus $2.10 for shipping. A case contains one color and one size. For more information, contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Meador Swine Health Developers, Box 94 Lanark, Ill. 61046 (ph 815 493-6515).

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