ESD Smocks

Why Domestic Manufacturing and Berry Compliance Matter in ESD Garment Selection — And How Desco’s Statshield® Convertible Smocks Deliver on Both

Desco June 22, 2026 0

When evaluating ESD smocks for an electronics manufacturing facility, technical performance is often the first consideration. Resistance values, fabric composition, and shielding properties are all important, but for a growing number of facilities, particularly those operating within the defense and federal supply chain, two additional factors carry equal or greater weight: Berry Amendment compliance and…

This is How a Sewing Machine Works

Desco October 31, 2019 0

Our Miami, FL and Rochester, NH factories sew smocks, chair covers, foot grounders and other products. This is how a sewing machine works pic.twitter.com/Ng8vswQn7C — How Things Work (@ThingsWork) October 29, 2019

ESD Smocks and Foot Grounders Made in the USA

Desco September 21, 2018 0

Desco has several manufacturing locations throughout the United States, with each location dedicated to specific manufacturing functions. Our Miami, FL location is the heart of our sewing operation in the United States. Here is some of what we made this past week! Smocks Workstation Covers Field Service Kits Foot Grounders See our manufacturing location in…

Should dissipative hats be worn to protect ESD sensitive items from charges on hair?

Desco January 20, 2014 0

ANSI/ESD S20.20 doesn’t mention hair, but the ESD Handbook ESD TR20.20 does. The general rule from ANSI/ESD S20.20 is in section 8.3. From ESD Handbook ESD TR20.20 mentions “human hair” is near the extreme end of the Triboelectric Series, so it can be high charging. But the above rule would apply; keep hair 12” away…

Why Not Use Category 1 Static Control Garments

Desco February 12, 2013 0

ANSI/ESD S20.20 has three garment categories with the following names and required limits: Category 1 – Static Control Garment < 1 x 1011 ohms Category 2 – Groundable Static Control Garment < 1 x 109 ohms Category 3 – Groundable Static Control Garment System < 3.5 x 107 ohms The primary purpose of a smock…

Is it appropriate to test an ESD garment on an operator?

Desco September 12, 2011 0

Jan Eudy provides some perspective in this article from Controlled Environments magazine. Read the article HERE. Desco manufactures a number of different styles of smocks. Our newest style is a scrub version to be worn when working with ESD susceptible items. Contact us today for a sample. Desco also manufactures Surface Resistance Meters that can be used…