Jan 8, 2015 6:45 AM

Gallery: A Brilliantly Designed Hazmat Suit for Ebola Workers

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Hundreds of healthcare workers died from Ebola this year, mostly because of insufficient gear. The new suit promises fewer chances to come in contact with the virus.
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The marquee feature is a breakaway zipper, located at the back of the wearer's neck. Tug the tabs, and the suit falls open.

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One problem with existing suits is they're hot and hard to wear longer than an hour. This one has a cooling system that supplies dry air to the wearer.
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Straps at the shoulders then get placed underneath the worker's feet.

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When the doctor or nurse stands up, the suit unfurls forward, away from the wearer, eliminating any contact with the gear's contaminated exterior.

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