Fabrics Used For Scrubs

At MedCap, our scrubs and uniforms are made from an excellent quality 65% polyester / 35% cotton blend known as “poplin.”

Polyester – Strong Fiber That Keeps Its Shape

Polyester is well known as a strong fiber that keeps its shape and is resistant to creasing and wrinkling. Introduced in commercial production in the United States in 1953, polyester is now the most popular manmade fiber in the U.S. Polyester is known as the “wash and wear” fabric, because polyester clothing can come out of the dryer wrinkle-free and ready to wear. Because of the strength of the fiber, polyester is also exceptionally durable.

Cotton – Fabric That’s Comfortable and Breathable

Throughout history, cotton has been one of the most common fabrics, with its use dating back to 5000 B.C.  An all-natural material, cotton has significant benefits over synthetic materials. For example, cotton clothing breathes, which helps draw heat away from the body. Cotton also becomes stronger when it gets wet, and it works well as a fabric for scrubs because it can be sterilized. The drawbacks to cotton clothing are that it shrinks and that it wrinkles easily.

Poplin – The Perfect Combination

Take polyester at 65%, blend in cotton at 35%, and you have the perfect fabric for surgical scrubs. The poplin blend feels smooth, has a touch of gloss, has minimal shrinking, and is soft and comfortable to wear. Best of all, poplin scrubs are durable and easy to care for.

Wash And Wear Scrubs And Uniforms

Thanks to the poplin blend used in our MedCap scrubs and uniforms, they can be machine washed in warm or cold water, and they require little, if any, ironing. If you time the drying right (on medium or low heat) and hang up your scrubs and uniforms while they’re still warm, no ironing is required.

For more information please call (720) 344-3096, or e-mail medcap@medcapstore.com.