Alpha Pro Tech LTD ALPHA PRO TECH, LTD. SIGNS THREE-YEAR, RENEWABLE CONTRACT WITH FORTUNE 500 COMPANY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Company Contact : Investor Relations Contact : Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd. Hayden Communications, Inc.

AZ September 9, 2008, Alpha Pro Tech (AMEX: APT) a leading

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

including disposable protective apparel and building products, today announced that it has signed a three-year, renewable

contract with a Fortune 500 Company.

We are very excited about the signing of this

contract and the expected potential business as a result of it, said Al

Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd.

Alpha Pro Tech, Inc.

develops, manufactures and markets innovative disposable and limited-use

protective apparel products for the industrial, clean room, medical and dental

markets. In addition, Alpha ProTech Engineered Products, Inc. manufactures

and markets a line of construction weatherization products, including building

wrap and roof underlayment. The Company has manufacturing facilities in Salt

Lake City, Utah; Nogales, Arizona; Janesville, Wisconsin; Valdosta, Georgia;

and a joint venture in India. For more information and copies of all news

releases and financials, visit Alpha Pro Tech s Website at http://www.alphaprotech.com.

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assurance that the Company s future results will not be materially different

from those described herein as believed, anticipated, estimated or expected,

which reflect the current views of the Company with respect to future events.

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