Fabric Used fof Scrubs

Fabrics Used for Scrubs

Did you know that the fabric that was first used for medical uniforms was cotton and the color white? Cotton’s use as the principle fabric of the world goes back to 3000 to 5000 BC. It was worn by the Egyptians earlier than 2500 BC. The United States was one of the major producers of this fabric and made improvements in the variation of its texture since 1884.

Polyester, which was first commercially produced in the US about 1953, is a strong fiber that is resistant to crease and has the distinct quality of keeping its shape. It is versatile and the most used man-made fiber in the U.S. Because threads spun from polyester fibers are strong, wear exceptionally well, and give garments the “wash and wear” freedom, clothing made from this fabric will emerge from drying wrinkle free.

Now, for thousands of years, the use of fiber was very limited, only available by the innate qualities the fiber possessed in the nature world. Cotton and wool shrink with washing; wool can be irritating to the wearer, cotton and linen wrinkle from wear and washings, and silk, a delicate, fragile fabric requires special handling.

However with the current capacity to produce blends of fabric we now have material that not only looks great but gives us freedom and more time in our busy schedules.

That is just what happened with the combination of polyester and cotton. This blend brings the best of both qualities of fabric to our consumers. The fabric possesses a smooth feel with a very slight hint of glossiness. Along with being soft and very comfortable to wear, this material is classier than most fabrics used for scrubs. When your medical scrub is made of the poly/cotton blend you have a medical uniform that is durable, with extended wear and the breath ability of cotton.

Here at MedCap , our uniforms are made of excellent quality 65% polyester/ 35% cotton, know as poplin blend. This easy care fabric is popular because it is easy to wash and care for, plus requires little ironing. Often our customers will remark that if they time the drying right, that they can hang the uniforms up immediately, while they are still warm, and ironing is not required. Also of note, unlike 100% cotton, poly/cotton blends have minimal shrinking.

Okay so what about the care of my poplin, polyester/cotton blend medical uniform? What will keep it looking new and neat after many washings? Well…..keeping in mind that this fabric is sturdy, the standard care would be a machine wash in cold or warm water. Shake out and then tumble dry at low to medium heat. Remove the garment promptly and you will avoid unnecessary wrinkles. A light iron to fabric as needed and you are ready to go.