What chemical-protective clothing is a single-piece garment that totally encloses the wearer?

An encapsulating suit is designed to provide a high level of protection by completely enclosing the wearer in a sealed environment, making it effective against hazardous materials, such as toxic chemicals and biological agents. The material of the suit is specifically engineered to prevent any exposure to vapors, gases, or liquids that could harm the wearer, ensuring a safe barrier between the individual and potential hazards.

In contrast, other types of suits do not provide the same level of total enclosure or protection. For example, a splash suit is intended for limited protection against liquid splashes but does not seal completely around the wearer's body. A proximity suit is designed for heat protection, primarily used in firefighting scenarios, rather than for total chemical protection. A chemical-protective suit may provide good protection, but it typically does not fully encapsulate the wearer as comprehensively as an encapsulating suit does. Thus, the encapsulating suit is crucial for situations demanding the highest standard of chemical protection, particularly in environments with serious chemical exposure risks.