Operating Room Pajamas
The characteristics of the operating room gown, which is a disposable operating room pajama, are as follows:
Materials: Generally made of latex-free, hypoallergenic non-woven polypropylene. Cotton versions are also available, offering lightness and breathability.
Weight: Around 40 g/m² for non-woven versions.
Color: Most often blue, as shown in the image.
Comfort and Hygiene: Designed to provide comfort and ease of movement for hospital staff, while meeting the hygiene standards required in surgical environments.
Use: Mainly used during surgical procedures by hospital staff.
Lead Apron
Lead aprons are personal protective equipment used primarily in radiation protection to protect medical personnel and patients from ionizing radiation (X-rays) during medical examinations or procedures.
Main characteristics of a lead apron:
Protective material:
Contains lead or lead-free composite materials to block X-rays.
Protective thickness:
The lead (Pb) equivalent typically ranges from 0.25 mm to 0.50 mm, with differentiated protection options for the front and back (e.g., 0.50 mm front and 0.25 mm back).
Design and Styles:
Types: Available in one-piece styles (like the closed apron pictured), half-sleeve styles.
Comfort: Includes padded shoulder pads to distribute weight and improve comfort, as well as waistbands for better lumbar support.
Sizes and Fit: Available in various sizes (XS to XXL) and can be custom-made to ensure adequate coverage.
Weight:
Weight varies depending on size and lead thickness. For example, a size M apron with 0.35 mmPb filtration can weigh approximately 3.8 kg.
White Coat
The white coat is commonly used in various professional environments. Its general characteristics are as follows:
Material and Design: White aprons are often made of cotton, polyester, or a blend of the two, offering good durability and easy maintenance. Some models are made of elastomer or polyurethane for increased resistance to grease, blood, and cleaning products. They can also be disposable, made of polyethylene.
Protective Function: The main function of the apron is to protect clothing from splashes and stains. Its white color makes it easy to spot dirt, ensuring impeccable hygiene.
Professional Symbol: The white apron is a symbol of hygiene, purity, and professionalism, particularly in the fields of healthcare, food processing, research, and cooking.
Fit Features: Aprons come in a variety of styles, from bib styles to long smocks, with pockets for storing tools or pens. They’re designed for ease of movement and adapt to different body shapes with ties or buttons.
Reinforced Surgical Gown
A reinforced surgical gown is a sterile, disposable protective garment primarily used in medical environments such as operating rooms.
Its main characteristics are:
Material: It is made of non-woven fabric, often polypropylene or a combination of multiple layers such as SMS (Spunbond-Meltblown-Spunbond) or SMMMS (Spunbond-Meltblown-Meltblown-Spunbond). This material offers good air permeability while being hydrophobic.
Reinforcement: It has reinforced areas on the chest and sleeves, as seen in the image. This reinforcement is designed to provide greater protection against bodily fluids, blood, and microorganisms, which is essential during high-risk procedures.
Comfort and Fit: It is designed to be breathable and comfortable for extended periods of time. It usually has a Velcro neck closure and elastic knit cuffs for a secure fit.
Sterilization: These gowns are sterile and disposable. They are often individually wrapped with a surgical fold for easy donning while maintaining asepsis.
Standards: They comply with strict quality standards, such as European standard EN 13795.
Medical Scrubs
The medical scrubs featured on this page are a top and pants from the Healing Hands brand, model “Mathew 2590”.
Here are the main features of this medical scrubs:
Design: The top is a men’s V-neck style, with a straight cut and side slits for greater comfort. The pants have elasticated ankles.
Material: The fabric is made of 91% polyester and 9% elastane. It is ultra-soft, lightweight, and features four-way stretch.
Functionality: The fabric is designed to wick away moisture and dry quickly, making it ideal for long shifts.
Pockets: The top features several practical pockets for medical professionals, including a chest pocket with a pen slot, two front patch pockets, and an interior pocket.
Durability: The uniform is durable, with reinforced seams and fade-resistant colors.
Medical Scrubs
The uniform shown is a dark purple medical scrubs or scrubs for women with white trim.
Here are the uniform’s features:
Color and Design: The overall is dark purple with white trim on the collar and short sleeves. It has a slim, professional fit.
Fabric Composition: The fabric is a blend of 65% polyester and 35% cotton, making it durable and comfortable for extended periods.
Uniform Top: The top has short sleeves, a lapel collar, and a button-front closure. It also has two front pockets.
Uniform Bottom: The pants match the top and are the same purple color.
Medical Scrubs
The medical scrubs pictured here feature a two-tone design, fitted cut, and functional details.
Fit and Style: The scrubs have a fitted cut that flatters the figure. They feature a mandarin collar and short sleeves.
Color: The main body of the scrubs is white, with plum/purple trim and buttons that create an elegant contrast.
Closure: It fastens at the front with snap buttons, hidden beneath a button placket.
Pockets: The scrubs feature three practical pockets, discreetly accented with piping in the same color as the trim.
Hospital Staff Uniform
The shirt in the image is a unisex hospital staff uniform.
Here are the features of this uniform:
Color: Purple with black trim on the collar, sleeves, and pocket.
Details: A green and white triangular logo is visible on the chest. There is a small pocket on the left side and three black buttons on the collar.
Use: Designed for hospital staff and clinics.
Medical Scrubs
The characteristics of the medical scrubs presented are as follows:
Type of clothing: This is a set of scrubs and pants, commonly referred to as “scrubs” or “scrub suits.”
Color: The scrubs are light purple or lilac.
Style: The scrubs have a V-neck and short sleeves. The pants match.
Functionality: The man’s scrubs have two patch pockets on the front (one at the waist and a smaller one on the chest). The woman wears a similar scrubs with pockets. These scrubs are designed to be comfortable and practical for healthcare professionals.
Medical Scrubs
The scrubs shown are a fuchsia pink medical scrubs.
Tunic:
Crossover V-neck.
Short kimono-style sleeves.
One chest pocket.
Two slit pockets at the bottom.
Side slits.
Pants:
The pants likely have an elasticated waistband and pockets for comfort and practicality.
Scrub Suit
The scrub suit pictured is a royal blue unisex scrub suit. Its key features, based on similar products, include:
Fabric Composition: The fabric is often a blend of polyester and cotton (e.g., 65% polyester, 35% cotton). Some styles may also contain elastane for four-way stretch, providing increased comfort and freedom of movement.
Design: The suit is unisex and consists of a short-sleeved V-neck top and pants. The top is designed to be loose and comfortable.
Pockets: Tops of this type typically have pockets, often two lower pockets and a chest pocket. The pants may also have multiple pockets, including side and back pockets.
Care: These scrub suits are generally easy to care for and machine washable at high temperatures, which is essential in a medical environment.
Scrub Suit
- The scrubs shown in the image are medical uniforms, also called scrub suits or scrub tops.
- These scrubs are worn by healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, and nursing assistants.
- They typically consist of a tunic and pants, designed to be comfortable, allow for freedom of movement, and be easy to wash.
- Wearing this uniform is essential for hygiene and safety, as it protects healthcare staff and patients from contamination and the spread of pathogens.
- The colors of scrubs can vary and are sometimes used to identify different roles or departments within a healthcare facility.
