Medical gowns

When we talk about medical gowns, we immediately think of white coats used in laboratories, even if this is not their only use. These gowns have been used for many years with the objective of protecting the wearer, whether for health or hygiene reasons (or both).

Professional clothing: the medical gown, appropriate clothing

It is important to know that the medical gown is an important outfit for those who wear the garment but also for people who observe the outfit worn by doctors, nurses, researchers.

Indeed, even if we often like to say that the clothes do not make the monk, individuals are indirectly reassured to see medical personnel dressed in white, in particular with blouses medical white. Here, white refers to something pure, clean, clean and this is what this environment should reflect.

It is easy to deduce that the most common color for working in a medical universe is white. The dress code is therefore clear and precise, it then remains for the workers to find quality medical gowns.

A quality 100% cotton medical gown

To do a job properly it is best to have professional clothes, professional shoes and quality accessories.

At the level of the medical gown, the material of this one must be solid, moreover it must protect from infectious agents. Most of them are made of 100% cotton, polyester or polyester (65% polyester and 35% cotton).

You work in the hospital (doctor, surgeon, caregiver, secretary), the gown is part of your work clothes

The medical gown was not only a symbol of cleanliness, but, in a world where it is finally proven that most diseases are the product of microorganisms, the main function of this personal protective equipment (PPE) is to provide “double” protection against cross infection. That is to say, to protect the patient from possible contamination from the doctor, and to protect the patient's doctor during any treatment procedure.

Oxwork therefore offers multiple choices in terms of medical gowns, often associated with a white chemistry lab coat. Many well-known brands are represented. Only quality coats are selected to offer customers total comfort, because feeling good in your clothes allows you to work more serenely.

In addition, thanks to the wide choice offered by Oxwork, customers can acquire a medical outfit complete, that is- i.e. pants, medical shoes, and medical accessories.

Equipment adapted to all circumstances

There are different levels of containment or biosecurity that apply to doctors and nurses:

- Level 1 which is characterized by its academic purity, that is to say, which is only applied in universities where micro-organisms are studied strong> defined that are not potentially harmful to adults. Therefore, it is sufficient for professionals to use their lab coats.

- Level 2 which applies in clinics and laboratories where there is a risk of contracting a pathogen. In this case, the risk is not high and the personal protective equipment to be used are the following: masks, latex gloves, medical gowns and other face protection accessories.

- Level 3, a level on which exotic or unusual pathogens are being treated. These are the ones that can be transmitted through the respiratory route and can cause death from problematic infections. Protective equipment used in these cases are usually closed gowns, masks , biosafety goggles and latex gloves.

- Level 4, which is generally more complex, where you work with pathogens for which there is no treatment or cure. These would be diseases such as the Ebola virus. The protective equipment used in these cases are usually pressurized suits to avoid any type of contact.

From this list of containment levels, we can see the importance of the medical gown in this sector.

The criteria for choosing a medical gown for men and women

Given the importance of the medical gown in different environments, it is therefore important to consider the right criteria to better choose this PPE:

- Type: There are three types of gowns: isolation, surgical and chemical agent handling gowns. The former are not sterilized and are used to protect the user from contact with microorganisms and small amounts of body fluids, as part of patient care activities. The second come as sterilized or to be sterilized products, and can be found in different sizes. They are used during surgical procedures or in sterile environments (such as central line insertion). The third should be used during medical procedures and patient care activities, when clothing or exposed skin is expected to come into contact with blood, body fluids, secretions or excretions.

- Long-sleeved or short-sleeved? : There are short-sleeved blouses and long-sleeved ones. In the case of laboratories, almost 100% of long sleeves are used, which complies with current regulations and also contributes to better arm protection. Always think that inside a laboratory all protection is weak.

- It must cover the body well: In a laboratory, it is important that all parts of the body are covered. In the case of blouses, it is not enough that they are long-sleeved, they are also meant to be as long as possible. That's why most of them reach the knees.

- Materials: There is currently a wide range of materials available to design medical gowns. We find, for example, classic materials such as wool or cotton, but there are also synthetic fibers, capable of protecting against radiation or electric sparks. The fact is that in some cases some materials can be dangerous, because if they come into contact with solvents they can be damaged and affect us as well.

Purchase and price: Where to buy a cheap medical gown?

Oxwork offers a wide range of medical gowns for men and women with various models, cuts are available to you (short or long sleeve) with a large choice of plain colors, to adapt to your profession whether you are a doctor, secretary, caregiver, etc. To complete your outfit, you will find on our website all the PPE you will need: work pants, safety shoes, etc. We do not forget the men and offer men's work clothes as well. Treat yourself to quality products at the best price at Oxwork.