Toray Industries, Inc.
Tokyo, Japan, September 7, 2023 – Toray Industries, Inc., announced today that it has added two items to its LIVMOA™ series of comfortable, single-use protective clothing. One is the LIVMOA™ 4300AS, a water- and oil-resistant model that offers excellent breathability. The other is the LIVMOA™ 1000AS, an entry-level model that complies with the JIS T 8115:2015 Type 5 (sealed for protection from solid airborne particulates) and JIS T 8115:2015 Type 6 (sealed for protection from mist) standards.
About the water and oil resistant LIVMOA™ 4300AS
This model employs spunbond nonwoven fabric laminated with breathable film on a spunbond fabric on the exterior to control oil penetration. The hood and upper back employ SMS (spunbond + dense, water-resistant meltblown + spunbond) nonwoven fabric. This fabric also features on the LIVMOA™ 4000AS, which offers excellent water resistance, dust protection, and breathability.
Toray based the specifications for combining these two fabrics on outcomes from trials at steelmakers and other manufacturers, etc., positioning breathable non-woven fabrics where oil stains are unlikely, thereby overcoming the challenges of preventing oil stains and ensuring air permeability. Toray designed the LIVMOA™ 4300AS for use in manufacturing, maintenance, and painting sectors in which oil stains are pervasive. |
LIVMOA™ 4300AS
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Structure of LIVMOA™ 4300AS (SMS nonwoven fabric)
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SMS non-woven fabric locations
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LIVMOA™ 4300AS comfort assessment (conducted with Technorama GIII at Toray’s Seta Plant)
【Test conditions】
Testing environment: 30°C x 50%RH →23°C x 50%RH
Exercise conditions: Step stool elevation for 5 minutes → Squatting for one minute
Subjects: Four men (sizes M for two subjects and L and XL for the two )
Apparel worn: Protective clothing, T-shirts, and shorts
The following results do not constitute a performance guarantee.
To make it easy to understand the impact of lowering body surface temperatures, Toray used thermography to measure the surface temperature of a thermal mannequin as soon as it removed the protective clothing and innerwear.
About the JIS T 8115:2015 Type 5- and Type 6-compliant LIVMOA™ 1000AS
The LIVMOA™ 1000AS is an entry-level model delivering affordable comfort. Toray based it on the LIVMOA™ protective clothing design concept of contributing to comfortable and safe work environments for all by factoring in extreme heat conditions in Japan during the summer and the particular features of Japanese worksites.
As mentioned earlier, this offering complies with JIS T 8115:2015 Type 5 (sealed for protection from solid airborne particulates) and JIS T 8115:2015 Type 6 (sealed for protection from mist). It delivers moderate breathability and water resistance. It is also worth noting that the design reflects feedback from LIVMOA™ series customers. It incorporates elastic to prevent sleeves from rolling up. The design around the crotch that makes it easier to spread the legs. Among the many applications for this model are removing asbestos, spraying urethane, maintenance, general manufacturing, and dusty and dirty work. |
LIVMOA™ 1000AS
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Preventing heat stroke
The breathability of Toray’s fabric reduces humidity inside garments and suppresses perspiration, helping to alleviate discomfort in working in hot areas and prevent heat stroke. Depending on the type of protective clothing worn, such as that made of non-breathable materials, the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) index values measured at work sites should be added to clothing correction values in the table below.
Regular protective clothing materials are often in the Non-woven polyolefin Coveralls as a single layer , with clothing adjustment values of +2°C. LIVMOA™ is in the non-woven SMS coveralls as a single layer, with clothing adjustment values of 0°C that makes it suitable for working in hot environments. （Excluding LIVMOA™ 4300AS）
WBGT clothing adjustment values for different clothing enembles, in ℃-WBGT
(based on Outline of Basic Measures to Prevent Heat Disorders in Workplaces by Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare).
| Ensemble |
Work clothes |
Cloth Overalls |
Non-woven polyolefin Coveralls
as a single layer
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Non-woven SMS coveralls as a single layer |
Double layer of woven clothing |
| Clothing adjustment values(°C-WBGT) |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
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Vapour-barrier apron with long
sleeves and long length over
cloth coveralls
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Vapour-barrier coveralls as a
single layer, without hood
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Vapour-barrier coveralls with
hood as a single layer
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Vapour-barrier over cloth coveralls,
without hood
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Hood |
| Clothing adjustment values(°C-WBGT) (°C) |
4 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
+1 |
Since debuting the LIVMOA™ series in 2017, Toray has broadened the lineup to cater to diverse applications, including dust protection, infection control, and clean rooms. One of the four goals of the Toray Group Sustainability Vision for 2050 is to contribute to a world in in which everyone enjoys good health and hygiene. The company will keep developing offerings that combine comfort and functionality for various needs.
LIVMOA™ 4300AS and LIVMOA™ 1000AS details
| 1. |
Features |
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LIVMOA™ 4300AS |
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(1) |
Employing silk fibroin nonwoven fabric to control oil penetration, and SMS non-woven fabric, which is water-resistant and breathable
Key applications: manufacturing, maintenance, painting, and other sectors where heavy oil stains are common |
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LIVMOA™ 1000AS |
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(2) |
JIS-compliant chemical protective clothing based on the LIVMOA™ design concept, offering affordable comfort
Compliance levels:
JIS T 8115:2015 Type 5 (sealed for protection from solid airborne particulates)
JIS T 8115:2015 Type 6 (sealed for protection from mist)
Key applications: Removing asbestos, spraying urethane, maintenance, general manufacturing, and dusty and dirty work |
| 2. |
Sizes |
: S、M、L、XL、2XL |
| 3. |
Launch timing |
: November 2023 |
| 4. |
Distributor |
: Sunrich Mode Inc. |
| 5. |
Retail price |
: Discretionary |
| 6. |
Availability |
: From tool, uniform, health and sanitary product, and other suppliers |
| 7. |
LIVMOA™ website |
: https://www.livmoa.toray/en/ |
Reference
Current LIVMOA™ Series Lineup (excluding models announced today)
| Product name |
LIVMOA™ 4500AS
LIVMOA™ 4500AS+ |
LIVMOA™ 4000AS
LIVMOA™ 4000AS+ |
LIVMOA™ 1000AS |
| Features |
Complies with JIS Type 4, 5, and 6 standards for chemical protective clothing
Water pressure resistance: 1,000mmH2O*
Breathability: 7cc/cm2 per second
Fabric made in Japan
Antistatic
The + version is Eco Mark-compliant |
Complies with JIS Type 5 and 6 standards for chemical protective clothing
Water pressure resistance: 1,000mmH2O*
Breathability: 7cc/cm2 per second
Fabric made in Japan
Antistatic
The + version is Eco Mark-compliant |
Complies with JIS Type 5 and 6 standards for chemical protective clothing
Water pressure resistance: 500mmH2O*
Breathability: 20cc/cm2 per second
Antistatic |
| Applications |
Major periodic repairs for waste incineration facility dioxin control and for production facilities |
Waste disposal site, facilities repair, and other dusty and dirty work entailing high-pressure water usage |
General dusty and dirty work |
| Product name |
LIVMOA™ 3000
LIVMOA™ 2000 |
LIVMOA™ 4300AS |
LIVMOA™ CL |
| Features |
Complies with JIS Type 5
Breathability: 96cc/cm2 per second
(high breathability) |
Not compatible with chemical protective clothing
Oil-resistant
Breathability: 7cc/cm2 per second
Some of the fabric made in Japan
Antistatic
Pockets (on right chest and left buttock) |
Minimal dust generation
Separate top and pants
Breathable fabric
Sterilized with ethylene oxide gas |
| Applications |
General dusty and dirty work (particularly useful in hot and humid environments) |
Working in oil-stained areas |
Work in regenerative medicine, pharmaceuticals manufacturing, and other cleanrooms |
Note: Measured, not guaranteed values.
