Nurses’ Apparel- Then and Now

Sep 11
07:37

2009

Gardner Wilkinson

Gardner Wilkinson

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Nurses all over the globe, till a few decades back, were only seen wearing uniforms consisting of starched white dresses, white caps, and white shoes....

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Nurses all over the globe,Nurses’ Apparel- Then and Now Articles till a few decades back, were only seen wearing uniforms consisting of starched white dresses, white caps, and white shoes. There were very less variations in the style, and white was the only chosen color. Today’s scenario has changed and we see fashion creeping its way into the industry. Not only this, the change has been brought about by the shift in the mindset of the general people. Now it is believed that bright and colorful dressing of the caregivers or nurses brings about a direct positive influence on the psyche of the patients. Even the strict formal dress code in the children’s wards has been removed. The healthcare professionals do not need to look formal at all times nowadays.

Nurses' scrubs

The nurses clothing has undergone a sea change. Gone are the days of white, starched apparels. Today, amongst the nurses' clothing, scrubs are in great demand. The drab white color is no longer in, nowadays. Instead we have the incredibly popular cartoon character prints like Betty Boob, Bugs Bunny, or Power Puff Girls on the nurses scrubs. The attractive images and bright colors are helpful in brightening up the spirit of any patient, be it a child or an adult. Not only the nurses’ apparelshave undergone major changes in terms of color, the styles too have changed. The scrubs come in button up, pull over styles, and the fabric is cotton or stretch. Cotton is a good choice as it is easily washable and provides greater hygiene, preventing bad odor from the person wearing it.

Other varieties of nurses’ apparel

There are also other varieties of nurses’ apparelavailable like tops which are designed with V–necks and the mock wrap variety of tops, which are available in bright, colorful prints. These are available in various sizes and colors. The fabric is either brushed polyester or cotton. One can also choose from a wide range of t-shirts designed for nurses, with long or short sleeves, and retro short sleeves. Some of the t-shirts in this category are even embroidered.

There are huge resources of nursing apparelavailable on the internet as well as through the local manufacturers. The choices in terms of color, prints, and styles are available in plenty. Any customer wishing to go for these products should ideally cross-check between various deals, and go for the ideal one that has the blend of affordability with superior quality.