When most people think about choosing a radiation protection apron, they think about lead equivalency and size. But once you've settled on those fundamentals, there's another decision that determines how the apron looks, feels, and holds up over years of daily use: the fabric. The fabric is what you …

Lead aprons remain among the most critical pieces of personal protective equipment in any radiology department. Yet many facilities lack documented protocols for routine inspection and systematic replacement. Without a structured inspection program, degraded aprons silently compromise the protection …