You've seen it before: freshly sterilised gowns that already look yellowed, or PPE that carries a noticeable chemical odour straight out of the packaging. Staff lose confidence, complaints pile up, and perfectly functional garments are discarded too early, driving up cost and waste.
 
But what actually causes it? And more importantly, can it be prevented?
 
In this free 45-minute webinar, polymer consultant Hugo Corstjens (Novigo⁺) breaks down the chemistry behind radiation-induced degradation in cleanroom PPE. You'll learn why certain materials discolour more quickly than others, how the choice of sterilisation method affects the outcome, and what proven strategies exist to minimise both yellowing and malodour formation without compromising sterility.
 
Whether you manage a cleanroom PPE programme, specify garments, or work in quality assurance, you'll walk away with a clearer understanding of the problem and a practical toolkit to address it.

What we'll cover:

✔ Gamma vs. X-ray sterilisation — how each method affects polymer degradation differently, and what that means for your garment selection
✔ Why some materials yellow more than others — the polymer chemistry behind discolouration patterns across common PPE fabrics
✔ How to measure the problem objectively — an introduction to Yellowness Index testing and odour analysis via GC-MS, so you can move beyond "it looks off"
✔ Proven mitigation strategies — from polymer selection and antioxidant systems to scavengers, stabilisers, and process optimisation
✔ Protecting staff confidence and programme credibility — why visible degradation matters beyond aesthetics, and how to set realistic expectations with your team