Estimated savings provided by reusable gown service compared with disposable water repellent gowns
| Month | Alternative PPE system costs | Cost of disposable gowns | Saving |
| 2 | 24 997.75 | 52 773.00 | 27 775.25 |
| 6 | 35 177.75 | 158 319.00 | 123 141.25 |
| 12 | 50 447.75 | 316 638.00 | 266 190.25 |
The alternative system costs at month 2 include start-up costs while subsequent months are only running costs. The costs of gowns at 6 and 12 months have been adjusted for current market process.
PPE, personal protective equipment.