Washable medical gowns are becoming increasingly common in hospitals. But why are hospitals switching to reusable gowns? In this article, I’ll explain how they reduce waste and why more healthcare organizations are making the change.
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Did you know that it can take 300 years for a disposable head covering, like the ones used in hospitals, to break down in nature? You can imagine that the single-use nature of these coverings is highly damaging … read article
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The British government spends £23 million annually to outfit hospital staff. This amount needs to be reduced. Hence, the National Health Service (NHS) is introducing a nationwide uniform package. The idea … read article
The nursing pin is something you used to see regularly on nurses’ uniforms. But today, nurses don’t always wear one anymore. What does the nursing pin mean, and why don’t we see it as often in hospitals today?
In July 2026, two hospitals in Singapore issued warnings about misleading advertisements on social media. The videos show people wearing the hospitals’ uniforms while recommending health products. It is not the first time deepfakes and medical uniforms have … read article
Colorful nurse uniforms have become the centre of the Fun Scrub Friday debate in Australia. Just as office workers enjoy Casual Friday, healthcare staff are allowed to wear their own colorful scrubs on special days. But is this … read article
The amount of waste generated each year by the use of medical gloves is enormous. In England alone, healthcare institutions discard around 1.4 billion disposable gloves every year. That is why researchers from Aston University and manufacturer PFE … read article
You may have wondered how face masks, plastic gloves, and hairnets became part of everyday medical practice. The PPE in healthcare history goes back much further than most people realize. From plague masks to modern protective clothing, this … read article
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When you visit the veterinarian, they often wear a protective coat. But did you know that a veterinarian’s workwear set is much more extensive? Most of the clothing worn during their … read article
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