coveralls

Coveralls are loose-fitting, full-body garments designed to protect clothing and skin from dirt, splashes, and contaminants. They are typically one-piece overalls with long sleeves and full-length legs and may include a hood, boot covers, or elastic cuffs. Common materials include lightweight disposable fabrics such as polypropylene or SMS for single-use coveralls, and reusable fabrics like cotton, polyester, or flame-resistant blends. Closures are usually front-fasteners such as zippers or snaps, and many designs feature elasticized wrists and ankles, taped seams, or reinforced knees.

Design variants range from simple dust covers to protective suits with hoods and additional barrier layers. They are used in manufacturing, automotive, construction, painting, healthcare, cleanrooms, and agriculture to prevent contaminant transfer and protect the wearer from hazards. Fit, barrier integrity, and suitability depend on the intended environment; disposable versions are intended for one-time use, while reusable ones require laundering and inspection.

Care and disposal: Dispose of disposable coveralls after use; launder reusable ones according to fabric instructions; handle contaminated garments with care to prevent spreading hazards.

Software term: Coveralls is also the name of a cloud-based service that analyzes test coverage for software projects. It collects coverage reports produced by continuous integration runs, aggregates results, and reports metrics back to repositories, often providing a coverage badge for READMEs. It supports multiple programming languages and formats and integrates with platforms such as GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket.