Freshen Up Your Shift With Nurse Scrub Hats

Hospitals can be drab places to work, but if you want to brighten up your shift, why not choose a colourful nurse scrub hat to help you feel and look vibrant. eBay has a huge range of colours and patterns available that ensure to meet regulations for theatre and wards around Australia. If you want a new nurse scrub hat, why not go for something a little different?

Types of scrub hats

There are four main types of scrub hat that you’ll find on eBay:

Ponytail: offer a back opening for longer hair, or alternatively, they will include a protective pouch for the hair.
Pixie: Snug-fitting scrub caps for shorter hair (i.e., a pixie hairstyle). These generally only cover short hair styles.
Bouffant: resemble a deflated chef hat or an over-sized shower cap – these have extra room for those with long or thick hair.
Disposable: for those working in highly contagious or dirty areas when reusing a scrub cap is not allowed.

Things to consider when buying

Scrub hats assist in the sterilisation of the operating area and the prevention of contamination. They are worn by doctors, surgeons, and nurses, and sometimes even the patient. As such, it’s imperative that your scrub hat is of good quality and efficient.

You should take the following factors into consideration when choosing a nurse scrub hat:

The fabric

A nurse scrub hat can be made from different kinds of fabrics, and you should know the qualities of each fabric before choosing the right one for you, including:

Cotton: nurse scrub hats made of cotton are washable, and though they might feel a little bit stiff when using them for the first time, but these hats generally become softer after the first wash.
Linen Cotton: is lighter than other fabrics, and it resists wrinkles. Linen cotton nurse scrub hats are used to retain heat and this type is often preferred by men wanting a little extra warmth on their heads.
Polyester: is durable and dries quickly. More importantly, it provides considerable resistance to shrinking, wrinkling and stretching.
Rayon: is neither a natural fibre entirely or a man-made fibre; but rather a combination of both. It is mainly used in women's nurse scrub hats because it feels silky and soft but not durable.
Spandex: adds stretchiness to the caps, and it is durable. Also, it is very lightweight.

The size

You should also consider the size of your head while choosing the nurse scrub hat, as you want the hat to fit properly, but not too tight – and certainly not too loose. You don’t want to be in the middle of surgery prep and your hat falls onto the patient.

Washability

As a nurse, you wear a nurse scrub hat for your safety and patients' health, so it’s imperative that you can keep it in good condition. That means choosing a style that is easy to wash and care for – while keeping all the safety benefits the hat is designed to provide.

The style

When you’re shopping on eBay, you’ll find a range of styles available. You can shop by gender, colour, uniform type and even industry. The prices are unbeatable and varied, and you can buy locally or from international sellers. From Disney designs to red and white spots, there’s something to suit everyone.

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