A Bad Chemical Burn Inspired This Scientist to Invent a Better Lab Coat

"I had a chemical spill accident where while I was wearing a lab coat, the proper protecting PPE, the lab coat was such a low quality that when there was a chemical spill, when the time comes to protecting myself, it actually was burned right through. So I was hurt as a result." Wangtrakuldee’s lab coat was made of thin cotton. The chemical burned through it so fast she didn’t have time to remove it. The burn was so severe it kept her off work for 2 weeks.