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Medical PPE in South Africa: Get Free Quotes

Medical PPE for clinics, hospitals and care homes in South Africa: gloves, gowns, masks and face shields for contact and droplet precautions. Free quotes.

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  • AreaAll nine provinces
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Medical PPE on a hospital trolley: blue gown, nitrile gloves, surgical masks, N95-type respirators and a face shield
Medical PPE on a hospital trolley: blue gown, nitrile gloves, surgical masks, N95-type respirators and a face shield

PPE requisition · No. 3962

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IN-06Medical PPE
  • Nitrile, latex or vinyl gloves
  • Fluid-resistant isolation gowns
  • Surgical masks and FFP2 / FFP3
  • Face shields and goggles
  • EN 14126 protective clothing

Medical PPE keeps health workers and patients safe from infection and body fluids. PPESuppliers.co.za is a free quote-request service for South Africa. Tell us what your clinic, hospital, laboratory or care home needs and where, and we pass your request to independent PPE suppliers, medical wholesalers and manufacturers who quote you directly. We do not sell PPE ourselves. There is no charge and no obligation to accept a quote. Compare offers on the same specification. Say which precautions your staff follow so suppliers can quote the right grades and sizes.

Standard precautions and what they use

Standard precautions apply to every patient. The basic items are:

  • Examination gloves: nitrile, latex or vinyl, non-sterile for most care and sterile for procedures.
  • Surgical masks to protect against splashes, with face shields or goggles for eyes.
  • Aprons and gowns to keep fluids off clothing.
  • Closed, wipeable shoes or covers.

Nitrile suits most users and avoids latex allergy. Tell suppliers about glove sizes and powder-free needs, and about any allergies among staff.

Contact and droplet precautions

Contact precautions apply when infection spreads by touching the patient or surfaces, for example wound infections or resistant bacteria. Staff wear a gown and gloves before entering and remove them before leaving. Droplet precautions apply to infections spread by coughs and sneezes, such as influenza. Staff add a surgical mask and eye protection.

Airborne infections such as tuberculosis need a fit-tested FFP2 or FFP3 respirator (SANS 50149 or EN 149), not a loose surgical mask. Correct donning and doffing order matters as much as the item. Ask suppliers for isolation gowns rated for fluid resistance, and for training aids.

Gowns, coveralls and standards

Isolation gowns come in different fluid-resistance levels, from basic to impervious. Medical protective clothing is tested to standards such as EN 14126 for infective agents. Disposable gowns and coveralls suit single use. Reusable gowns need a laundry process that keeps their barrier performance. Buy PPE that carries a clear standard, test report and expiry date where one applies. Check that products are registered or compliant where South African rules require it. Laboratory and mortuary staff, ambulance crews and cleaners in healthcare settings need medical PPE too, not only nurses.

What affects the quote

We do not quote prices here. Cost depends on quantity, item grade, sterile or non-sterile supply, pack size, fluid-resistance level and delivery frequency. Say whether you want a one-off stock-up or a regular supply with call-offs. List the departments you equip, as theatre, ward, lab and cleaning teams differ. Give sizes for gloves, and the delivery address with any receiving hours. Ask whether the supplier can hold buffer stock for outbreaks or supply interruptions, and what lead times to expect, so shortages do not catch you out.

If you need infection control training aids, posters or donning and doffing guides, ask suppliers whether they offer them. Some also arrange fit testing for respirators, which is a requirement before staff rely on FFP2 or FFP3 masks.

Comparing medical PPE quotes

PPE prices move with fabric, leather and rubber costs, the exchange rate and stock levels. When quotes arrive, check:

  • Exact item and standard: the product, the standard or rating it is certified to, and an NRCS letter of authority where one is required.
  • Sizes and quantities: price per unit or per pack, size runs available and any minimum order.
  • Stock or lead time: ex stock, or imported or made to order, and how long that takes.
  • Delivery and VAT: delivery to site, branding costs, whether VAT is included and how long the price holds.

What to include in your request

  • List each item with grade, size and monthly quantity.
  • State sterile or non-sterile supply.
  • Say which precautions you follow: contact, droplet or airborne.
  • Mention latex allergy or powder-free needs.
  • Give delivery address, receiving hours and call-off pattern.

Frequently asked questions

Do you sell medical PPE?
No. PPESuppliers.co.za is a free quote-request service. We pass your request to independent PPE suppliers, medical wholesalers and manufacturers across South Africa. They quote you directly and supply the equipment. There is no fee and no obligation to accept any quote.
What PPE is needed for contact precautions?
Put on a gown and gloves before entering the patient's room and remove them before leaving. Wash hands after removal. Dedicate equipment such as stethoscopes to the patient where you can. Add a mask and eye protection if splashing is likely.
What PPE is needed for droplet precautions?
Wear a surgical mask and eye protection within about a metre of the patient, with gown and gloves as the care requires. Keep the patient masked when moved. Airborne diseases such as TB need a fitted FFP2 or FFP3 respirator instead.
Are nitrile or latex gloves better?
Nitrile avoids latex allergy and resists punctures and many chemicals, so it is common in clinics. Latex gives good feel but can trigger allergy. Tell suppliers what your staff need, and ask for powder-free options.

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