DIY Thermaxx Gown How-to guide Tips • Read through all of the instructions first!

• Save an unsewn cutout so that you can trace it onto several in a row to work faster

• You can save material by rotating every other pattern as pictured on the right

• If using a knife or table, you can cut multiple layers at once but make sure to tape or clamp corners well because the material is slippery.

Please share photos of your work or satisfied recipients with us at [email protected] or on our Thermaxx Facebook or LinkedIn pages Supplies

1. Clean work surface area 5. Tape measure or ruler • Minimum 4’ x 6’ flat space 6. Office Stapler or Sewing Machine

7. Staples or Thread 2. Tyvek HomeWrap

• 4 ½’ x 100’ roll 8. Sponge or Towel • Home Depot can cut a 9’ Roll into two 4.5’- Call first 9. Spray bottle (alcohol or bleach) 3. Scissors or Utility Knife 10. Printer 4. Sharpie marker or similar

*“TYVEK” AND “HOMEWRAP” ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF DUPONT, THEIR USE DOES NOT IMPLY ANY AFFILIATION OR ENDORSEMENT BY THEM Step 1 Get organized

Wash your hands Clean your work surface Gather your supplies Step 2 Unroll Material

Unroll a 6’ section of HomeWrap 4 ½’ x 6’ You will need 54”x70” for the regular size pattern Step 3 Trace pattern

Using tape measure or ruler, draw the pattern provided on following page onto the Tyvek

Note(s): • Pattern is scaled with 1 inch squares and measurements starting from bottom-left Step 4 Cut pattern

Cut pattern outline with scissors 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 54 54 53 53 52 52 51 51 50 50 49 49 48 48 47 47 46 46 45 45 44 44 43 43 42 42 41 41 40 40 39 39 38 38 37 37 36 36 35 35 34 34 33 33 32 32 31 31 30 30 29 29 28 28 27 27 26 26 25 25 24 24 23 23 22 22 21 21 20 20 19 19 18 18 17 17 16 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 12 12 11 11 10 10 9 9 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 1 square = 1 inch 3 2 2 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70

Inches Step 5 Cut straps and thumb holes

Cut along inside edge of straps and cut out thumb holes

Note(s): • Strap width is 1” • Thumb holes are ovals 3” wide by 2” tall Step 5.1 Pause to admire your handywork

This is what the completed cutout will look like

Note(s): • To save time – set this one aside and use it to trace several more outlines, cut those out, and then sew them! Step 6 Fold Sleeves over along centerline at 7” (Per Graphic: Red edges to each other, green edges to each other)

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7” Step 7 Fold top edge of sleeve over again by 0.5” and staple or sew where indicated with blue dotted lines

Note(s): • Staples or thread should be about 1/8” in from outside edges • Smooth/solid side of staples should face front of gown Step 8 Clean thoroughly with bleach

*could be substituted with alcohol if needed Step 9 Print and Include Product Information on next page

Feel free to personalize your own but please make sure that the following language is included:

These gowns are constructed with HomeWrap, a material that has not been evaluated for protection against bloodborne pathogens but does have fluid and particle protection properties similar to that of Tyvek 400 and superior to clothing and patient gowns suggested by the CDC and FDA per crisis capacity strategy recommendations.

For use only when FDA cleared gowns or apparel are not available. Not recommended for use in a surgical setting or where significant exposure to liquid bodily or other hazardous fluids may be expected, or in any clinical setting where the infection risk level is high. PRODUCT INFORMATION Thermaxx Disposable Gown 14 Farwell St. Bldg 2B, West Haven, CT 06516 (203) 672-1021 [email protected] thermaxxjackets.com

Protection for EMS & First Responders

✓ Made from Tyvek HomeWrap* ✓ Resists fluid and air penetration ✓ Difficult to tear ✓ Designed to easily don/doff safely

The Thermaxx gown is designed to protect from contact with liquids and particles while also providing an additional puncture/tear resistant shield for delicate PPE and clothing worn underneath. The gown consists of a full torso covering with integrated sleeves manufactured using Tyvek HomeWrap, a spun high density polyethylene material. HomeWrap material is readily available, allowing Thermaxx to transition from insulation production to immediately supplying protective gear for those in need per CDC Crisis Capacity Strategy recommendations.

Material Properties: • Barrier for particles down to 2 microns in size (vs. 1 micron for Tyvek 400, 0.3 for N95 masks) • Basis Weight: 1.8 oz/yd2 (vs. 1.2 for Tyvek 400) • AATCC127 Water Penetration Resistance: 98 in. (vs. 45 in. for Tyvek 400) • Thickness: 5.5 mil (vs. 5.9 for Tyvek 400)

The Thermaxx gown is constructed with HomeWrap, a material that has not been evaluated for protection against bloodborne pathogens but does have fluid and particle protection properties similar to that of Tyvek 400 and superior to clothing and patient gowns suggested by the CDC and FDA.

For use only when FDA cleared gowns or apparel are not available. Not recommended for use in a surgical setting or where significant exposure to liquid bodily or other hazardous fluids may be expected, or in any clinical setting where the infection risk level is high.

PRODUCT INFORMATION – THERMAXX DISPOSABLE GOWN COPYRIGHT THERMAXX JACKETS, 2020 * “TYVEK” AND “HOMEWRAP” ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF DUPONT, THEIR USE DOES NOT IMPLY ANY AFFILIATION OR ENDORSEMENT BY THEM Step 10 Deliver to those in need!

Hospitals

Clinics

First responders

Fill up a box, seal, and write “non-surgical gowns” on the outside. Contact your local fire department to coordinate delivery.