X-ray protection contoured to the female form.
By Rothband · Rethinking radiation protection since 1911
01 · The problem
Protective garments only protect where they cover, and only fit where they were designed to fit. IEC 61331-3 expects an operator apron to cover the body from the throat to at least the knees, including the breastbone and shoulders, with particular attention to the armholes and the areas around breast tissue.
Apparel that does not fit is worn less comfortably, moves less freely and, over years of long cases, weighs on the wearer. CLEO starts from the person, not the pattern.
02 · The design
CLEO rethinks protective apparel around the person wearing it, bringing together a considered fit, freedom of movement and a modern, confident design created to support women at work.
03 · The fit
Built for movement.
Designed for comfort.
Engineered for protection.
Designed around how you move.
04 · The protection
CLEO is made by Rothband, the Lancashire manufacturer that introduced the world’s first X-ray cloth in 1911 and has specialised in radiology protection ever since.
05 · The details
06 · The range
CLEO launches as a protective top, and Rothband is inviting departments to experience it for themselves. Trials are arranged directly with the Rothband team, who will confirm sizing, lead equivalence options and availability for your department.
07 · The person wearing it
A new generation of protective apparel, created with movement, comfort and inclusivity at its core.
08 · The enquiry
Tell us a little about you and we will send the right information, whether that is a specification, a trial or a conversation about equipping a whole team.
CLEO · Questions
Yes. CLEO by Rothband is X-ray protection contoured to the female form, created with women in mind. It brings together a considered fit, freedom of movement and a modern, confident design for clinicians who wear protection through long fluoroscopic procedures. It is made in the UK by Rothband, a radiation protection manufacturer since 1911.
It should cover what needs protecting without leaving gaps, with particular attention to the armholes and the areas around breast tissue. IEC 61331-3 expects operator aprons to cover from the throat to at least the knees, including the breastbone and shoulders. Sizing should correlate properly to body dimensions; a garment cut for a different body shape can leave gaps or bunch where it should lie flat.
Protective apparel designed around how the wearer moves and carries weight, rather than only around attenuation. Considered fit, freedom of movement at the shoulders and hips, and design that distributes weight well are the practical elements. CLEO is built for movement, designed for comfort and engineered for protection.
No. Lower weight alone should never be mistaken for better protection. Some very light materials struggle to achieve the required attenuation across the full diagnostic energy range when tested to modern standards. Select a garment on verified protection performance, comfort, durability and compliance, then consider weight.
Because weight can be shared between the shoulders and the hips, and the top and skirt can be sized separately. Many interventional staff prefer two-piece systems for comfort over long cases. The final choice should still be made on protection plus fit, not comfort alone.
In Lancashire, UK, by Rothband (WSR Medical Solutions Ltd). Rothband introduced the world’s first X-ray cloth in 1911, holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and is NHS Supply Chain approved.
General guidance from Rothband. Lead equivalence and PPE type for your role should come from a radiation risk assessment with your Radiation Protection Adviser.
X-ray protection contoured to the female form.
By Rothband · Rethinking radiation protection since 1911
01 · The problem
Protective garments only protect where they cover, and only fit where they were designed to fit. IEC 61331-3 expects an operator apron to cover the body from the throat to at least the knees, including the breastbone and shoulders, with particular attention to the armholes and the areas around breast tissue.
Apparel that does not fit is worn less comfortably, moves less freely and, over years of long cases, weighs on the wearer. CLEO starts from the person, not the pattern.
02 · The design
CLEO rethinks protective apparel around the person wearing it, bringing together a considered fit, freedom of movement and a modern, confident design created to support women at work.
03 · The fit
Built for movement.
Designed for comfort.
Engineered for protection.
Designed around how you move.
04 · The protection
CLEO is made by Rothband, the Lancashire manufacturer that introduced the world’s first X-ray cloth in 1911 and has specialised in radiology protection ever since.
05 · The details
06 · The range
CLEO launches as a protective top, and Rothband is inviting departments to experience it for themselves. Trials are arranged directly with the Rothband team, who will confirm sizing, lead equivalence options and availability for your department.
07 · The person wearing it
A new generation of protective apparel, created with movement, comfort and inclusivity at its core.
08 · The enquiry
Tell us a little about you and we will send the right information, whether that is a specification, a trial or a conversation about equipping a whole team.
CLEO · Questions
Yes. CLEO by Rothband is X-ray protection contoured to the female form, created with women in mind. It brings together a considered fit, freedom of movement and a modern, confident design for clinicians who wear protection through long fluoroscopic procedures. It is made in the UK by Rothband, a radiation protection manufacturer since 1911.
It should cover what needs protecting without leaving gaps, with particular attention to the armholes and the areas around breast tissue. IEC 61331-3 expects operator aprons to cover from the throat to at least the knees, including the breastbone and shoulders. Sizing should correlate properly to body dimensions; a garment cut for a different body shape can leave gaps or bunch where it should lie flat.
Protective apparel designed around how the wearer moves and carries weight, rather than only around attenuation. Considered fit, freedom of movement at the shoulders and hips, and design that distributes weight well are the practical elements. CLEO is built for movement, designed for comfort and engineered for protection.
No. Lower weight alone should never be mistaken for better protection. Some very light materials struggle to achieve the required attenuation across the full diagnostic energy range when tested to modern standards. Select a garment on verified protection performance, comfort, durability and compliance, then consider weight.
Because weight can be shared between the shoulders and the hips, and the top and skirt can be sized separately. Many interventional staff prefer two-piece systems for comfort over long cases. The final choice should still be made on protection plus fit, not comfort alone.
In Lancashire, UK, by Rothband (WSR Medical Solutions Ltd). Rothband introduced the world’s first X-ray cloth in 1911, holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and is NHS Supply Chain approved.
General guidance from Rothband. Lead equivalence and PPE type for your role should come from a radiation risk assessment with your Radiation Protection Adviser.
