Force360 Repel Type 5,6 disposable coverall

The 65gsm microporous fabric is the headline here: that weight gives you decent tensile strength while still letting the suit breathe a little, which matters when you are wearing one for a full shift rather than a quick five minute job. The Repel is a one-piece, single-use style suit aimed at dirty, dusty and light-splash work.

A few details set it apart from the most basic disposables. The two-way zipper lets you unzip from the neck or the waist, so a quick toilet break does not mean stripping the whole suit off. The crotch is cut generously and the back uses a bat wing design, both of which give you more room to squat, bend and climb a ladder without the seams pulling tight across your shoulders. Thumb loops hold the sleeves down when your arms go up.

If you want the full listing, you can view the Force360 Repel coverall on Done Right Safety and confirm sizing and the current type rating before you order a carton.

Picking the right suit for the hazard

Match the suit to the hazard first. The Repel is a microporous Type 5,6 style coverall, which lines up with dry particulate work and a light spray of liquids. It is not a chemical suit. If your job involves pressurised jets, heavier chemical contact, or a need for taped seams, look at a higher type suit or a taped variant instead. The pack does not list a formal standard for this item, so check the type rating and any certification on the Done Right Safety product page or the manufacturer datasheet before you commit to a hazard category.

Getting the size and fit right

A disposable suit only protects where it actually covers, so do not size down. With the bat wing back and generous crotch, the Repel is meant to move with you, but you still want enough room to squat and reach without straining the serged seams. Pull the thumb loops over your thumbs so the sleeves stay put when your arms go up, and use the stick-down flap to cover the zip once you are suited up. The two-way zip means you can open it at the waist for a break without removing the whole thing.

Single use and disposal

This is a single-use suit. Treat it as disposable: once it is torn, soaked, or the job is done, take it off and replace it rather than patching it. Inspect each suit as you put it on, because a snag in the fabric or a split seam undoes the barrier. Keep a few spares on the shelf so a damaged suit mid-shift is a quick swap, not a reason to keep working in a compromised one.

The three alternatives below are genuine like-for-like options: all are Type 5,6 (or higher) disposable coveralls in the same Protective Apparel category, so the comparison is about the real differences in fabric, visibility and what each listing actually states about standards.

If your crew works on or near traffic or moving plant, the two hi-vis options earn their place: the Repel HV Taped (CFPR185) keeps the same microporous fabric you get here but adds visibility, while the Defender HV SMS (CFPR184) drops to a lighter 55gsm triple-layer SMS that breathes better in heat. Choose the standard Repel when visibility is not a requirement and you just want a comfortable, breathable Type 5,6 suit for dusty and light-splash work.

The Martula (C500W) is worth a look for a different reason. Its listing spells out the EN and ISO standards behind the Type 5-6 claim, so if your site auditor wants the certification numbers in writing, that listing already shows them. The Force360 pack here does not list those numbers, so you would need to confirm them on the product page first.

As a workhorse disposable, the Repel covers the bases that actually annoy people about cheaper suits. The two-way zip and generous cut mean you can work, bend and take a break without fighting the suit, and the thumb loops and stick-down flap close off the two spots where dust usually sneaks in. The 65gsm microporous fabric is a sensible middle ground: enough strength to last a shift, enough breathability to be bearable.

What the listing confirms is the construction and the barrier claim, including its use as a splash barrier against blood, body fluid and other infectious agents. What it does not spell out, in this pack at least, is a formal Type 5,6 certification with the standard numbers attached. That is the one thing to verify on the product page or datasheet before you rely on it for a specific hazard category.

For most general dusty and light-splash jobs where you do not need hi-vis, this is a solid, comfortable pick. If you need visibility or certification spelled out, the comparison above points you to the right alternative.