Lead-Free vs. Traditional: What Fits Your Team Best?

When it comes to radiation protection aprons, the decision often comes down to lead-free versus traditional lead. Lead-free aprons are lighter, eco-friendly, and easier on the body, making them a popular choice for long imaging sessions. Traditional lead aprons remain a gold standard for proven, consistent shielding performance in medical imaging safety. Both styles are available from a host of our top named manufactures, and our team can help determine which works best for your staff’s workflow, modality, and comfort preferences.

Choosing Lead or Non-Lead - If you wear aprons for long procedures, have back problems or simply want a lighter apron, then you might want to consider non-lead also called Lead-Free aprons. These aprons are not only lighter than the lead apron options, but they also provide the same amount of protection. If the weight of the apron isn't a concern for you, then the traditional lightweight lead aprons  are still a good choice because they are more affordable than the non-lead aprons

Browse our collection of lead-free aprons and traditional lead aprons today from Guardian, Infab, Protech, and Burlington, to find the right fit and weight for your facility.