International Wearables Catalog_v7_WEB - Catalog - Page 4
PROTECTIVE
MATERIAL GUIDE
Burlington Medical is on a mission to provide you with the most effective
protective material available. Choose between lead-free, lead composite,
and traditional lead. Each material is available in 0.25, 0.35, and 0.5mm.
See page 4 to learn more about Attenuation Thickness.
LEAD-FREE
+ EXTRA FLEXIBLE AND
LIGHTWEIGHT
Better mobility lessens the
physical consequences
of long-term wear
+ DURABLE AND COSTEFFECTIVE OVER THE
LONG TERM
+ EASY TO RECYCLE
Recyclable and safe for nonhazardous disposal
LIGHT LEAD
COMPOSITE
+ MIDWEIGHT AND
VERSATILE
Ideal for applications where
weight is not a primary
concern
+ LIGHT-LEAD MATERIAL
Cost-effective substitute
for conventional lead-based
materials
+ STRONG AND FLEXIBLE
Follow your local guidelines for
non-hazardous disposal. Material
Safety Data sheets are available at
https://burmed.com/certificates/
LEAD
+ HIGHEST RADIATION
PROTECTION
Traditional material that
offers reliable radiation
protection but can cause
health and environmental
issues
+ MORE RIGID AND HEAVY
Less flexibility can
contribute to physical
discomfort and fatigue with
long-term wear
+ MADE OF HAZARDOUS
MATERIAL
Not often recycled and can
create toxic waste when
disposed of. Bending and
cracking may result in
harmful lead dust.
+ HEAVY-DUTY &
ECONOMICAL
Ideal for high-energy
X-ray procedures
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PROTECTIVE MATERIAL GUIDE
