X-ray protection apparel
X-ray protection apparel shields staff and patients from scattered radiation during radiography, fluoroscopy and interventional procedures. It includes aprons, thyroid collars, glasses and mobile shields used in radiology, theatres, cath labs and dental clinics.
Common types
- Lead apron: front protection or wraparound designs in set lead equivalence.
- Lead free or light lead apron: composite materials that reduce weight.
- Thyroid collar: protects the neck during fluoroscopy.
- Lead glasses: protect the eye lens of interventional staff.
- Mobile lead screen: a wheeled shield for staff standing near the source.
What to tell us when you ask for a quotation
- Lead equivalence in mm Pb, for example 0.25, 0.35 or 0.5.
- Material: lead, light lead or lead free.
- Design and sizes: front, wraparound, vest and skirt.
- Colour, fabric and printing of names or logos.
- Hangers or storage racks.
- Quantity, destination country and the delivery terms you want (for example EXW, FOB or CIF).
Documents to ask for
Buyers ask for CE marking (staff aprons and collars as PPE under Regulation (EU) 2016/425, patient shields under the EU MDR), ISO 13485 for the maker and test reports to IEC 61331-1 (materials) and IEC 61331-3 (protective clothing, eyewear and patient shielding) showing the stated lead equivalence. The destination country's registration may be required.
Certificates and registrations belong to the product and its manufacturer. We check them with you against the rules of your market before any order.
How often should lead aprons be checked?
Many departments inspect aprons at least once a year by visual and fluoroscopic or X-ray check for cracks. Folding damages the shielding, so aprons should be hung on proper hangers.
Send us the specification and quantity. We compare manufacturers in China and reply with options, lead times and the documents that come with each product. NJMC sources and checks; it does not manufacture.