Alpha Pro Tech L T D. ALPHA PRO TECH, LTD. ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE THIRD QUARTER AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 Company Reports Record Revenues and Net Income in Third Quarter 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE REL

Company Reports Record Revenues and Net Income in Third Quarter 2009

Revenue for the third quarter of 2009 increased 65.3% to a quarterly

record of $16.9 million from $10.2 million in the same quarter 2008, led by a

290.1% increase in revenue in the Infection Control segment and a 67.7%

increase in revenue in the Building Supply segment.

income increased 278.8% for the third quarter of 2009 to a record $2.8 million,

compared to net income of $745,000 in the same quarter of last year.

The Company has accelerated production of its

N-95 respirator masks in the fourth quarter due to increased demand in response

to the H1N1 virus and expects significantly increased sales in the fourth

quarter as compared to the third quarter.

Nogales, Arizona October 27, 2009, Alpha Pro Tech,

Ltd. (NYSE Amex: APT), a leading

manufacturer of products designed to protect people, products and environments,

including disposable protective apparel and building products, today announced its financial results for the third quarter and the nine

months ended September 30, 2009.

sales for the third quarter of 2009 increased 65.3% to a quarterly record of

$16.9 million from $10.2 million in the comparable quarter in 2008. Building Supply (formerly known as

Engineered Products) segment sales for the third quarter of 2009 increased by

67.7% to a quarterly record of $5.3 million, compared to $3.2 million in the

same quarter of 2008. This quarterly

record is also up 40.8% sequentially from the previous quarterly record of $3.8

million set in the second quarter of 2009.

The increase for the quarter is primarily due to a 72.6% increase in

sales of REX Synfelt synthetic roof underlayment and a 52% increase in sales

of REX Wrap house wrap. The sales mix of the Building Supply segment for the

third quarter of 2009 was 75% for synthetic roof underlayment and 25% for house

wrap. This is compared to 72% for synthetic roof underlayment and 28% for house

wrap in the third quarter of 2008. Sales

Protective Apparel segment decreased by 3.2% to $5.3 million, compared to $5.4

million for the same period of 2008. Infection Control segment sales for the

third quarter of 2009 increased by 290.1% to a quarterly record of $6.3

million, compared to $1.6 million in the same quarter of 2008. This quarterly

record is also up 34.4% sequentially from the previous quarterly record of $4.7

million set in the second quarter of 2009. Mask sales were up by 378.9%, or $

4.2 million, and shield sales were up by 156.5%, or $ 0.5 million.

Millar, President of Alpha Pro Tech commented, We experienced significant

increases in demand for our N-95 respirator masks due to the H1N1 Influenza A

pandemic. N-95 respirator mask sales are

expected to continue to grow significantly in the fourth quarter from current

levels and are expected to be substantially stronger than normal for the

foreseeable future amidst concerns regarding the global H1N1 Influenza A

pandemic. Sales for the Disposable Protective Apparel segment were adversely

affected by a supply chain issue in which goods from Asia were delayed due to

the high demand for H1N1 products.

continued, Our REX Synfelt synthetic roof underlayment is perceived as a

superior product in the industry, and, as the market evolves from felt paper to

synthetic roof underlayment, which is a significant opportunity for the

Company, we believe that we are in a very good position to secure market

share. Additionally, our high-quality,

multi-color printed house wrap gives us a distinct competitive advantage in the

marketplace, and our market share is expanding even during this weak building

market and economic downturn. Our

Building Supply segment distribution channel strategy continues to strengthen

each and every quarter and should continue to broaden our ability to take

advantage of market opportunities throughout this year and into the future.

Consolidated sales for

the nine months ended September 30, 2009 increased 52.9% to $40.8 million

from $26.7 million in the same period of 2008.

Building Supply segment sales increased by 75.6% to $11.3 million from

$6.4 million in the same period last year, primarily due to a 100.2% increase

in sales of REX Synfelt synthetic roof underlayment and a 32.7% increase

in sales of REX Wrap house wrap. The sales mix of the

Building Supply segment for the first nine months of 2009 was 71% for synthetic

roof underlayment and 29% for house wrap. This is compared to 62% for synthetic

roof underlayment and 38% for house wrap in 2008. Sales for the Disposable Protective Apparel segment

increased 6.2% to $16.2 million from $15.2 million, primarily related to

increased sales to the Company s largest distributor as well as increased sales

to a broad base of the Company s distribution network. Infection Control segment sales increased by 166.2% to

$13.3 million from $5.0 million. Mask sales were

up by 201.1%, or $6.6 million, and shield sales were up by 173.8%, or $1.9

profit increased by 88.5% to $8.2 million for the third quarter of 2009 from

$4.4 million for the third quarter of 2008.

The gross profit margin was 48.6% for the third quarter of 2009,

compared to 42.6%, in the same quarter in 2008.

Gross profit increased by 63.8% to $19.2 million for the nine months

ended September 30, 2009 from $11.7 million for the same period in 2008.

The gross profit margin was 47.1% for the first nine months of 2009, compared

to 44.0% for the same period in 2008.

profit margin for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 was

positively affected by the change in product mix in which Infection Control

segment sales, which have higher margins, increased as a percentage of total

general and administrative expenses increased by 18.9% to $3.7 million for the

third quarter 2009 from $3.1 million in the same quarter last year. As a

percentage of net sales, selling, general and administrative expenses decreased

to 21.7% for the third quarter of 2009 from 30.1% in the same quarter of

2008. Selling, general and

administrative expenses increased by $0.9 million, or 9.4%, to $10.3 million

for the first nine months of 2009 from $9.4 million in the same period in 2008.

As a percentage of net sales, selling,

and administrative expenses decreased to 25.3% for the first nine months of

2009 from 35.3% in the same period in 2008.

general and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales are significantly

lower in 2009, and the Company believes that it can now effectively leverage

the infrastructure that it has built to substantially grow the business, while

decreasing expenses as a percentage of sales.

income for the third quarter of 2009 increased by 278.8% to a quarterly record

of $2.8 million, compared to net income of $745,000 in the third quarter of