RELEASE

Exhibit 1

Alpha Pro Tech

LTD

Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd. Announces Increased Availability of N-95
Respirator Masks To Address Swine Flu Outbreak

Company Prepared to Expand Production to Meet Increased Demand as Consumers and

Healthcare Professionals Focus on Safety Amidst Crisis

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – April 27, 2009, Alpha Pro Tech (NYSE AMEX: APT) a leading manufacturer of products designed to protect people, products and environments, including disposable protective apparel and building products, today announced that as one of the leading manufacturers of    N-95 respirator masks, the Company currently has a supply of N-95 respiratory masks and is capable of accelerating production to meet the increased demand amidst concerns regarding the Swine influenza outbreak.

To date, the World Health Organization has confirmed 40 cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection in the U.S.  Human cases have been confirmed in residents of California, Kansas, New York, Ohio, and Texas, as well as Canada and Mexico. Approximately 103 fatalities, all in Mexico, have been reported. This virus is resistant to certain antiviral medications.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that:

·                   Personnel engaged in aerosol generating activities (e.g., collection of clinical specimens, endotracheal intubation, nebulizer treatment, bronchoscopy, and resuscitation involving emergency intubation or cardiac pulmonary resuscitation) for suspected or confirmed swine influenza A (H1N1) cases should wear a fit-tested disposable N95 respirator.

·                   Pending clarification of transmission patterns for this virus, personnel providing direct patient care for suspected or confirmed swine influenza A (H1N1) cases should wear a fit-tested disposable N95 respi