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Optrel Softhood Black: ultralight protective hood, short version (4900.040)
The Optrel Softhood Black is a specialist solution for professionals who need the highest level of respiratory protection in environments where protection against high-energy spatter is not necessary. Combined with the Optrel e3000X or swiss air powered air system, this ultralight hood creates a comfortable and safe breathing space and protects the entire head and face. It is an ideal alternative to traditional helmets in the chemical, pharmaceutical and food industries or in paint shops, where low weight and freedom of movement come first.
Key features
Respiratory protection
With a PAPR system
Ultralight design
All-day comfort
Flexible textile material
Close fit
Technology Details
Integrated Protection in a Positive-Pressure Zone
The Softhood is designed to work closely with powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) systems such as the Optrel e3000X. Once connected, the system creates a zone of constant positive pressure inside the hood, which isolates the wearer from the contaminated surroundings. This active barrier keeps harmful dust, fumes, aerosols and vapours out of the breathing zone and protects not only the lungs but also the eyes and facial skin. A flexible seal around the neck keeps the system tight without causing discomfort. Investing in this system gives you complete health protection in the most demanding and toxic working environments.
Ergonomics and Comfort from the Ultralight Design
Unlike rigid safety helmets, the Softhood is made of an advanced, light and flexible textile material. Its design keeps the weight to a minimum and spreads it evenly over the head and shoulders, which practically eliminates strain on the neck muscles. With no rigid shell, you can move your head freely, and the hood is well ventilated, which reduces fatigue during long hours of work. This is key to staying focused and productive throughout the shift. Choosing the Softhood is an investment in comfort that translates directly into less fatigue and higher productivity.
Technical Specification
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Catalogue number | 4900.040 |
| Product type | Protective hood for a powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) system |
| Version | Short, covering the face and head |
| Colour | Black |
| Compatibility | Optrel e3000X / swiss air powered air systems |
| Intended use | Protection of the airways, face and head against dust, fumes and aerosols |
| Mechanical protection | No protection against impact or high-energy spatter (this is not a safety helmet compliant with EN397 or EN166 in terms of impact) |
What's in the Box?
- Optrel Softhood Black protective hood (short version)
Main Applications
- Chemical and pharmaceutical industry
- Food industry and agriculture
- Powder and spray paint shops, coating shops
- Work in high-dust environments (e.g. woodworking, construction work)
- Laboratory and cleanroom applications
- Waste disposal
About Optrel
Optrel is a Swiss innovation leader in welding protection. When you choose products from this brand, you invest in decades of engineering experience, uncompromising build quality and technologies that keep setting new safety standards worldwide. The trust of professionals is the best proof of Optrel’s reliability.
