Should I use the ID or the full path in my Google feed?

Both are acceptable. The numeric ID 6764 is preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to errors during formatting.

Does this category require size and color attributes?

These attributes are typically required for the Apparel & Accessories category. Protective gear in this category may not require them unless it is sold as fashion apparel.

Can I use my own internal product type instead of the Google category?

Yes, product_type is a free-form attribute for your own classification, but it does not replace the required or recommended google_product_category.

Google product category

Protective Aprons

Category ID6764

Full path for the feedBusiness & Industrial > Work Safety Protective Gear > Protective Aprons

Product examples in this category (US market)

Real products found in Google Shopping, shown as examples.

PIP Vinyl Apron
West Chester Denim Apron
DuPont Tychem QC Apron
Safety Zone Pvc Apron
Medline Protective Polyethylene Disposable Aprons
Dynarex General Purpose Apron
PIP Temp-Gard Apron
Ansell Apron
Dupont Tychem QC Apron with Long Sleeves
Ansell AlphaTec Heavy Duty PVC Apron
SAS Safety Heavy Duty PVC Apron
DuPont Tychem Long Apron
Green And Gardening Leg Apron
Ansell CPP Vinyl Chemical-Resistant Apron
LIBERTY Durawear PVC/Polyester Apron

About Protective Aprons (ID: 6764)

The category Protective Aprons, identified by ID 6764, falls under the Business & Industrial section of the Google product taxonomy. It is designed for specialized garments worn to shield users from workplace hazards, chemical splashes, or heavy-duty environments.

What belongs in this category

This category is intended for protective gear designed specifically to cover the torso or legs in industrial and clinical settings. Examples of products from the US market include:

Vinyl or PVC chemical-resistant aprons
Disposable polyethylene aprons used in medical or food environments
Heavy-duty denim or fabric aprons for workshop protection
Specialized spill-resistant or heat-resistant aprons
Leg aprons for gardening or professional maintenance tasks

What belongs elsewhere

Do not place items here that fall under other work safety equipment. If your product is a hardhat, use Hardhats. If it is a full-body hazardous material suit, it belongs in Hazardous Material Suits. Items like safety gloves, welding helmets, safety knee pads, protective masks, or gas mask accessories have their own dedicated categories. Apparel items that are for everyday use rather than workplace safety should be categorized under Apparel & Accessories.

Feed implementation

In your feed, you can provide either the ID 6764 or the full path: Business & Industrial > Work Safety Protective Gear > Protective Aprons. While optional, specifying the category is recommended to ensure Google correctly identifies your product's purpose and applies the appropriate policies.

Frequently asked questions

Should I use the ID or the full path in my Google feed?: Both are acceptable. The numeric ID 6764 is preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to errors during formatting.
Does this category require size and color attributes?: These attributes are typically required for the Apparel & Accessories category. Protective gear in this category may not require them unless it is sold as fashion apparel.
Can I use my own internal product type instead of the Google category?: Yes, product_type is a free-form attribute for your own classification, but it does not replace the required or recommended google_product_category.

This category in other languages

ru: Бизнес и промышленность > Рабочее защитное снаряжение > Защитные фартуки
uk: Бізнес та промисловість > Робоче захисне спорядження > Захисні фартухи