 Get a quick overview of your options before you order new patient apparel or workwear for your employees. During a busy shift, your healthcare staff should not need to worry about their uniforms. Workwear needs to be pleasant to wear and should support your staff in their tasks. WHITEWEAR is your expert in healthcare textiles, and we know just what you need. Here is an overview for you. We divide staff apparel into two main groups: uniforms for nurses and doctors, and those used in nursing homes and home care. We know from experience that, while there are many similarities, the daily routines differ in such a way that they influence the choice of workwear differently. Uniforms for Nursing Homes and Home Care Staff apparel in retirement homes, nursing homes and home care differ from place to place. However, we can identify a few common denominators that you should keep in mind when ordering new staff apparel for your personnel. The garments need to be practical to wear, achieve maximum freedom of movement, and not get in the way during the many daily tasks. Go for high-quality, durable materials that can tolerate frequent use and washing. Furthermore, we recommend you offer your personnel the possibility to wear layers. That way, they can quickly adapt to the weather. More examples of things to keep in mind when you choose workwear for the healthcare sector in our blog: Three things you need to keep in mind when you buy staff apparel for the healthcare sector. Uniforms for Nurses and Doctors Workwear for nursing staff and doctors need to be comfortable to wear – here, design and fit mean a great deal. But do not underestimate the importance of fabric quality. After all, your personnel will be non-too pleased with see-through uniforms, or workwear that easily tears after getting caught on a sharp corner. Whether you need a lab coat, scrubs, a tunic, or a shirt, pockets are indispensable. We recommend large, deep hip pockets and a chest pocket, as commonly used in Danish hospitals. Read more about staff apparel for hospital staff and our five tips for finding the best uniforms in our blog: 5 tips for finding the best uniforms for nurses and doctors. Patient Apparel When it comes to patient apparel, fit is an essential factor to consider. After all, patients admitted to the hospital have other things to worry about than ill-fitting garments that pinch in inconvenient places. The garments need to be produced in comfortable materials and designs. They also need to be easy to use for both your staff and your patients and be durable enough to resist a hospital laundry service's stringent washing procedures. Design and fashion are of lesser importance, not in the least because these garments tend to disappear. Furthermore, research shows that your choice of patient apparel can positively affect your patient's willingness to accept care. Patient apparel thus helps support the professional relationship between the patients and your personnel. Read more about patient apparel and the physiological factors to consider in our blog: Patient Apparel for Hospitals. Patient apparel has been a staple in WHITEWEAR's product range from the very beginning. Danish TV Midtvest interviewed us about this, in September 2020. View the interview here (in Danish) We Can Help You with Any Apparel Used in the Healthcare Industry
At WHITEWEAR, we are in full control of the entire process. You place an order, after which we take care of the rest, ultimately making use that you receive the right products in the agreed-upon qualities, sizes, and designs. Read more about our products and contact us to hear more about the possibilities.  When it comes to cleaning, there is cleaning cloth better than a microfiber cloth. And not without reason! At WHITEWEAR we are not in doubt about which cleaning cloth our customers prefer: our microfiber cloths are sold best – by far. Naturally, the cloths vary in colour, size, and material, suiting the individual needs of our customers. Some cloths are even microchipped, to make keeping track of a large number of cloths easier. But why are microfiber cloths so popular? Allow us to explain. Microfiber cloths are especially handy for industrial cleaning It is as simple as that! Microfiber cloths are not abrasive and are good at wiping down surfaces, soaking up excess liquid, and removing dust, whether they are used small-scale in a family home, or on an industrial scale in hospitals and healthcare facilities. Microfiber cloths require less water than a regular cleaning rag and can even be used when dry, making them an eco-friendlier solution when it comes to cleaning.
Choose the right kind of microfiber cloth Microfiber cloths can be knitted in two different ways: using WARP-knitting or WEFT-knitting. A microfiber cloth knitted with the WARP-technique, where the yarn zigzags along the length of the fabric, is a directionally stable, inflexible cloth that is very durable. A WEFT-knit, where the stitches run from left to right horizontally across the fabric, gives a more flexible, loose weave that can stretch in both directions. At WHITEWEAR we solely sell WARP-knitted microfiber cloths, as these cloths typically are of a higher quality – essential to both our customers and us. A standard WHITEWEAR microfiber cloth is made from 80% polyester and 20% cotton, in a 300 GSM quality. Typical sizes are 40 x 40 cm or 32 x 32 cm, naturally depending on which size fits best into the hand of the user. That being said, we can produce microfiber cloths in a wide range of models, sizes, colours and qualities. We are confident that we can find a cloth that suits your needs too! We produce microfiber cloths in qualities between 180 and 400 GSM. This is why you should choose WHITEWEAR microfiber cloths. It is quite simple: WHITEWEAR gives you a quality product at a favourable price. The quality is exceptional every time, regardless of you ordering just once or eight times – and all cloths are OEKO-TEX®-100-certified. Read more about cloths and contact us to hear how can help you get the best microfiber cloth for your business. Good advice for microfiber cloth users
You may experience getting dry hands when using a microfiber cloth. This is because the cloth degreases surfaces rather effectively – including your hands. We, therefore, recommend you use cleaning gloves when using microfiber cloths.  When a patient is admitted to a hospital in Denmark, they often receive a set of patient garments to wear. Chances are that WHITEWEAR produced these garments – and we have done our utmost to ensure these patients receive the best garments with the most comfortable fit.
WHITEWEAR produces healthcare textiles and garments, following the individual wishes and demands of each customer. We can guide you to textiles in materials, fabrics, and qualities that best fit your designs and needs. When it comes to patient apparel, fit is an essential factor to consider. After all, patients admitted to the hospital have other things to worry about than ill-fitting garments that pinch in inconvenient places. The garments need to be produced in comfortable materials and designs. They also need to be easy to use for both your staff and your patients. Design and fashion are less important, not in the least because these garments tend to disappear. How Patient Apparel Can Improve Patient Care Producing patient garments is WHITEWEAR’s area of expertise. We know for a fact that the right patient apparel can make a difference for both your patients and your hospital staff. A few years ago, the Danish Nurses Organisation (DNO) interviewed ten patients to hear about their experiences regarding patient apparel. How Patient Apparel Helps Your Nurses The study shows that patient apparel made it easier for the nursing staff to recognise their patients, especially when they mix with other patients or a group of relatives. High-quality patient apparel can also help to reduce the risk of infection because the garments can endure being washed at very high temperatures. Furthermore, patient apparel is an excellent service for your patients, who never again have to worry about bringing clean clothes from home. That said, patient apparel can also contribute to anonymising patients and keep the patient locked in a patient role. How Patient Apparel Helps Your Patients The patients are generally content with their patient apparel, as it clearly labels them as patients. In a way, this helps them to receive and accept care. Patient apparel also strengthens the bond between individual patients, creating a sense of togetherness. On the other hand, can patient garments also make the patients feel more ill than they might be, as the garments identify them as being hospitalised. The study showed that many of the patients who were on the mend, therefore, preferred using their own clothes. Source: “Patient garments create and protect an identity” (in Danish) We know which patient garments you need The order process at WHITEWEAR is relatively straight-forward. You place an order, and we make sure the right garments land on your shelves, in precisely the qualities, sizes, and designs we agreed upon. We take care of all things practical along the way. Clean and simple, as we prefer. Read more about patient apparel here. Contact us to hear if there is any way we can help you with patient garments for your private or general hospital.  When you work in a hospital, you know that your workwear is put through the wringer daily. That, of course, sets high demands for both the quality and functionality of your workwear. But there are also other things you need to keep in mind when ordering staff apparel for nurses and doctors.
As with any workwear, durable materials and decent construction make a difference in your workday. An active every day in a hospital needs to go by without you having to worry about your trousers being see-through or your shirt tearing on a sharp edge. A comfortable uniform However, durability should never come at the sacrifice of comfort. After all, you wear your uniforms for many hours and (almost) year-round. Putting on your uniform should, therefore, be a pleasant experience - not an annoying one. Your checklist for choosing staff apparel for healthcare professionals: 1. Be wary of see-through quality fabrics As a nurse or a doctor, you need to be able to focus on your patients, not worry about whether your undies are showing. 2. Go for practical and spacious pockets Whether you need a lab coat, scrubs, a tunic, or a shirt; pockets are indispensable. We recommend large, deep hip pockets and a chest pocket. 3. Go for a good fit Poorly fitting workwear can make for unhappy staff. Offering a selection of different fits enables your nurses and doctors to wear the uniform that fits them best. For an even better fit, we recommend using workwear with elastic waist or back panel. After all, the stretchy material snugly hugs the wearer's body, no matter their body shape. 4. Quality made for the healthcare industry Your new uniforms are going to be washed repeatedly, at high temperatures. You will notice that garments specifically designed for use in the healthcare industry, can withstand the stringent hospital laundry process, leaving you with beautiful uniforms that last. 5. Choose the right sizes Staff members come in all shapes and sizes. Make sure you have garments for them all - both existing and new staff members. If needed, we can assist you with recommendations to which sizes are commonly required. As per usual – or something new? For some customers, staff apparel as per usual is the way to go. For others, a few minor adjustments to standard items will do the trick. But even when you need to have developed an entirely new collection of staff apparel, based on specific demands, needs, or wishes, we can be of assistance. No matter which solution you prefer, you are more than welcome to contact us. Naturally, we can provide you with a quotation for a specific product, but we can also act as your sounding board, should you so require. Do you need new uniforms for the entire hospital? We can guide you to the right fabrics and qualities. We strongly recommend setting up a task force that can map the different department's needs and wishes. The task force can then weigh the various options and wishes, and find the staff apparel that best suits all needs.  You have consulted with your staff—they are likely to have many different opinions on how your workwear needs to look. Let us help you make the right decisions.
We have many customers who work in healthcare and residential care. Naturally, they have not all designed their uniforms the same way, but we have identified a few common features. We have compiled these into a handy overview. Here, we list the things you need to take into consideration, to make sure you order the right kind of garments for your hospital staff, your nursing home colleagues, or your residential care workers. Important for workwear used in healthcare. When you work in a nursing home or residential care, you need a uniform that works. Workwear needs to be practical and comfortable, regardless of what your staff are doing, whether it is bathing a resident, hoovering an apartment, or when driving home after a long shift. Choose staff apparel that is: 1. Practical in use 2. Comfortable to wear 3. Suitable for the season 1. Practical Staff Apparel Go for trousers, shirts, and tops that allow you to move freely. Choose durable stretch-materials, and pick flexible designs, such as those with elastic waistbands or an elastic back panel. Pockets are indispensable for a proper uniform, many pockets even! And they need to be placed right, in easy-to-reach and convenient places. Do keep in mind that heavy pockets may cause the fit to change, resulting in uncomfortable wear, pulling at the neckline. 2. Comfortable Staff Apparel Healthcare workers have varied workdays, filled with diverse tasks. Naturally, this also calls for a certain degree of flexibility in your workwear. Fortunately, we can combine comfort and practicality. Choose uniforms made of stretch-fabrics and remember the elastic back panel and waistband we mentioned earlier. They give you more freedom of movement and add flexibility when it comes to size. Moreover, look for uniforms made from breathable fabrics. Natural materials are often more pleasant to wear, such as those used in our popular COOLMAX T-shirts. But workwear needs not only to be practical and comfortable; appearance does matter! You want your colleagues or staff to wear their uniform with pride; having good-looking workwear is a big helper. Uniforms do also need to be recognisable. After all, your workwear reflects your professionalism. 3. Seasonal Staff Apparel The weather in Europe can be unpredictable, especially if you reside near the coast. We advise you to keep this in mind when choosing your staff apparel. Provide your staff with layered clothing so they can quickly adapt to circumstances. Combine long johns and shirts made from breathable fabrics, for those cold winter days. Provide practical outerwear with reflex strips for improved road safety, and raincoats in which your staff can move freely, for those rainy and windy autumn days. Read more about staff apparel for the healthcare and residential care sector. Contact us if you have any questions, need advice on choosing staff apparel suitable for your business, or you need a quote for a specific product.  We mention hospital textiles and healthcare textiles several times on our website. Maybe you have heard the term already, but do you know what the term covers precisely?
Hospital textiles or linen – also known as healthcare textiles – is a general concept that covers several products. Hospital Textiles from WHITEWEAR When we refer to hospital textiles or linen, we refer to the following articles:
These three product types have one thing in common: they can all be industrially washed, dried, and ironed, after which they can easily be stacked. Healthcare textiles are durable and made for use in hospitals, nursing homes, care facilities, clinics, hospices, etc. It is no secret that the laundering process of hospital laundry rooms is a harsh one. Hospital textiles need to be able to withstand this stringent process while maintaining a level of comfort for the patient. Hospital Textiles or Linen? We mention both textiles and linen, even though linens are part of hospital textiles. Originally, linen was defined as articles, such as sheets or clothes made of linen, spun from flax. Nowadays, linen is commonly made from cotton, but the definition otherwise remains the same.
Whether you need wholesale linens, hospital textiles, or other textiles: we would be pleased to provide you with a quote to produce these. Contact us – we will get back to you at the earliest convenience. |
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