ESD Textiles for Cleanroom: Safeguarding Sensitive Electronic Components

ESD Textiles for Cleanroom: Safeguarding Sensitive Electronic Components

2025-07-22 15:29

In the world of electronics manufacturing, semiconductor production, and pharmaceutical research, controlling electrostatic discharge (ESD) is paramount. Cleanroom environments, with their stringent requirements for particulate and contamination control, demand specialized fabrics that can safely dissipate static electricity.

Key Characteristics of ESD Fabrics:

Static Dissipation: The primary function is to safely and quickly dissipate static charges.

Low Particle Generation: Cleanroom environments require minimal particulate generation. ESD fabrics are designed to minimize the release of fibers and dust.

Chemical Resistance: Depending on the application, resistance to chemicals used in cleaning and sterilization processes is crucial.

Comfort and Durability: Cleanroom garments must be comfortable for wearers and durable enough to withstand frequent laundering and wear.

Applications of ESD Fabrics in Cleanrooms:

Cleanroom Garments:

Smocks, coveralls, and hoods
Gloves and shoe covers

Wiping Materials:

Cleanroom wipes for delicate equipment and surfaces

Liners and Covers:

For workstations, equipment, and sensitive components

ESD fabric

ESD Standards:

EN 61340-5-1: This standard provides guidance on the selection, use, and maintenance of ESD control materials and equipment within an ESD protected area.
EN 1149: This standard specifies the requirements for materials and garments with electrostatic properties. It covers various aspects, including surface resistivity, volume resistivity, and the ability to dissipate static charges.
EN 61452: This standard specifically addresses the requirements for electrostatic protective clothing. It outlines performance criteria, test methods, and labeling requirements for garments designed to control electrostatic discharges in sensitive environments.

CJTI Textiles ESD Fabric Recommendations:

CJTI offers a range of high-performance fabrics suitable for cleanroom environments. Here are a few key recommendations:

Polyester ESD Antistatic Silk Fabric 0.5 Strip For Work Wear:

The fabric is an antistatic fabric made from 98% polyester and 2% antistatic carbon fibre. This antistatic fabric has a twill weave and antistatic yarn which is gridlocked into the surface of the fabric.
Which is designed for lightweight antistatic garments for CleanRooms.
Complies with EN 1149, EN 61340-5-1.

ESD Anti-static plain T/C fabric:

The fabric is an antistatic fabric made of 64% polyester, 35% cotton and 1% antistatic carbon fibre. This antistatic fabric has a twill weave and the addition of antistatic yarn which is gridlocked into the surface of the fabric.
The fabric is designed for antistatic garments for CleanRooms.
Meets the requirements of EN 1149-5, EN 61340-5-1