Lead Aprons and Radiation Aprons, Made in Australia

A lead apron is the garment clinics ask for when staff work near x-ray or fluoroscopy and a fixed shield is not enough. RADsafe radiation aprons are designed and made in Australia for that job. The core is lead-free or low-lead. Protection is stated as lead equivalence, not as a slab of lead: 0.25, 0.35 or 0.50 mmPb.

Front aprons cover the front of the body and suit shorter procedures in radiology, minor surgery, and veterinary work. Vest-and-skirt sets split the weight between the shoulders and the hips, which suits longer sessions in theatre, catheter labs, and endoscopy. Wrap aprons add back and side coverage when the wearer is not always facing the beam.

Choose the core and the lead equivalence with the site radiation safety officer. Aprons should meet AS/NZS IEC 61331.3:2022, and the stated equivalence should be checked over the energy range printed on the label. RADsafe's notes on how that measurement works are in Understanding lead aprons.

To order a style, use Imaging Direct.

Lead apron questions

How much radiation does a lead apron block?

Protection is stated as lead equivalence. RADsafe aprons are available at 0.25, 0.35 and 0.50 mmPb. The level required depends on the procedure, the kVp, and where the wearer stands. Confirm the selection with the site radiation safety officer.

Where can I find lightweight lead aprons in Australia?

RADsafe aprons are designed and made in Australia. The cores are lead-free or low-lead, labelled by lead equivalence, so the garment weighs less than a traditional lead-only apron of the same stated protection.

What is the difference between a lead apron and a lead-free apron?

Clinics search for a lead apron. RADsafe uses that name for the category and states protection as lead equivalence. The core itself is lead-free or low-lead, using materials such as antimony and bismuth, and is labelled to AS/NZS IEC 61331.3:2022.