Microgard 1500 reflective tape disposable coverall

The Microgard 1500 ref tape is a disposable coverall built on Microgard's 3 layer SMS fabric, the same construction used across the 1500 range. The reflective tape version adds retro reflective striping to the garment so a wearer is easier to pick out in low light or busy work areas. It is a single-use style of protective coverall meant for dusty, dirty or particle-heavy jobs where you want a clean garment each shift.

The listing calls this the 1500 PLUS, noting that it uses the same 3 layer SMS build as the standard 1500 but in a heavier weight fabric to lift durability and strength. The fabric is air and water vapour permeable, which the listing describes as breathable to help reduce the risk of heat stress, so it is aimed at workers who need coverage without baking inside the suit. It is also listed as silicone free, which matters in spray painting where silicone contamination causes finish defects.

If you are weighing it up, you can view the full Microgard 1500 ref tape coverall listing on Done Right Safety to confirm the sizes and pack details for your team.

Choosing the right protection level

Match the garment to the hazard first. The Microgard 1500 ref tape is listed as Type 5 and 6, which on the listing's terms points it at dry particle work and limited liquid spray rather than heavy chemical immersion. If your task involves aggressive liquid chemicals or jet spray, check the listing and datasheet to confirm whether this garment is rated for that exposure, or step up to a coverall built for those duties. The silicone free fabric is the standout reason to reach for this one in spray painting, since silicone carryover can ruin a paint finish.

Fit and putting it on

Pick the size that gives full coverage without straining the seams when you crouch or reach overhead. A disposable coverall should let you squat, climb and stretch without the fabric pulling tight at the back or shoulders. Close it fully, draw the hood and cuffs in where they are designed to seal, and check that the reflective tape sits where it can actually be seen. The optimised body fit is meant to reduce loose fabric that snags, so a garment that is far too big works against you.

Single use, inspection and replacement

Treat this as a single-use garment. Inspect it before you put it on and look for tears, open seams or damaged tape. Replace the coverall if it is torn, heavily soiled or contaminated during the job rather than trying to clean and reuse it. Because it is disposable, the simple rule is a fresh garment for each shift or each new contamination zone, and you dispose of used suits in line with your site's waste procedure.

Every product below is a disposable coverall, so this is a like-for-like shortlist.

The closest sibling here is the Microgard 2000. It comes from the same brand and is listed for liquid penetration resistance, fine particulate barrier and low linting, with anti static tested to EN 1149-5. If your work leans toward finer particulates, liquid penetration or low-lint clean areas, the 2000 is the one to read up on. The 1500 ref tape stays attractive when the silicone free fabric and the heavier weight SMS matter, for example spray painting jobs that also need reflective visibility.

The two Force360 options change the trade-off. The Defender HV is a lighter 55gsm SMS pitched at hot and humid sites with 50mm reflective tape, so it is worth a look if heat is your main complaint. The Max Repel+ carries a Type 4, 5 and 6 listing, a step up in liquid spray protection, with thumb loops and a zip protection flap, so consider it when the task involves more liquid than the 1500's Type 5 and 6 wording covers.

On the listing, the Microgard 1500 ref tape reads as a sensible all-rounder for particle and spray work that also needs a reflective garment. The useful combination here is the silicone free, heavier weight 3 layer SMS fabric paired with retro reflective tape, since that suits spray painting and dusty tasks where being seen still matters. The breathability claim is a genuine plus for anyone who has sweated through a sealed suit.

What is confirmed on the listing is the fabric construction, the silicone free property, the breathability, the optimised body fit, the reflective tape options and the wording around Type 5 and 6, the 99.9% filtration figure (by the JSTIIF test method) and the AATCC 76 anti static test. What the listing does not spell out in this pack is the available size range, pack quantity and the formal standard certifications behind those figures.

So before you order, confirm the exact sizes, the pack count and the certification details on the product page or datasheet, especially if your site requires documented Type ratings or anti static compliance. You can check all of that on the Done Right Safety product page.