Woman wearing a red BP® tunic in a care setting

6 reasons - why tunic is so popular in medicine and care?

Whether as a slip-on tunic or as a button-up tunic - both variants are particularly popular in nursing and in clinics or hospitals. The tunic, which derives from the French term "casaque", describes a three-quarter-length blouse for women. Nowadays, it is understood to mean a closed, usually short-sleeved shirt with a large V-neck. In the field of medical workwear, the tunic is traditionally worn mainly by nursing staff. And there are good reasons for this.

Carer in a dark blue tunic in front of a large tumble dryer.

1. Washability

Cleaning plays a crucial role in clinics, hospitals and nursing homes. Due to their washability, scrubs can be cleaned very well. High-quality jackets can withstand hospital washing at temperatures of over 95 °C without any problems. The rating "suitable for industrial laundering" is therefore an important label to look for when choosing a tunic.

Look for quality! Then the tunic will still give a professional impression after many washes at high temperatures, will not fade and will retain its fit.

2. Short sleeves

A question that is asked again and again is why tunics are always short-sleeved. There are hygiene reasons for this: Forearms can be disinfected, sleeves cannot! Studies have shown that long sleeves are often contaminated with pathogens. Hygienic hand disinfection can hardly be carried out properly in a long-sleeved gown. This also creates hygiene problems for other activities, which can be eliminated by wearing a gown. Short-sleeved gowns provide better protection against infection with multi-resistant germs. Therefore, there are good arguments for replacing even the traditional doctor's coat with a gown.

Carer in light green coat helps senior citizen to walk.

3. Wearing comfort

The material also plays a decisive role in why medical and care gowns are the first choice. Most high-quality gowns are made of cotton. On the one hand, cotton is very comfortable to wear. On the other hand, the material is also very robust. The relatively thick material also serves as protection against liquids and excretions with which the nursing staff may come into contact during their work. Even though special protective clothing is usually available to the staff for these purposes, nursing staff very much appreciate this product characteristic of tunic.

4. solution for warm days

For warmer days, by the way, there are also tights made of mixed fabrics in which polyester is used in addition to cotton. As with functional clothing, there is better "ventilation" here and increases wearing comfort when it is hot.

A mobile phone is inserted into the mobile phone pocket of a doctor's coat.

5. variety of functions

Whether button-up or slip-on - a tunic should be one thing above all: practical. That's why BP's women's tunic is equipped with many functional details that make your strenuous workday on the ward or in the practice easier.

This includes the fact that jackets are equipped with several side pockets. A pocket for your smartphone is now standard. But there is also room for other important utensils. BP's jackets are also equipped with a practical key loop.

Seven nurses are dressed in various Med&Care work outfits.

6. Variety of shape and colours

Whether with colourful accents or in pure white, classic or modern - due to the variety of colours and designs, this garment can also be used to implement a professional and uniform team outfit. "Corporate identity" also creates trust and radiates professionalism in medical practices, nursing homes and clinics.

Do you work alone or do you not have uniform work clothes? All the better! Thanks to the variety of colours and fits, you can create your own personal style!

Conclusion

The advantages of gowns in the medical field are many. In addition to the important wearing comfort for the nursing staff and functional details such as pockets, the issue of hygiene naturally plays a decisive role in these sensitive areas. Short-sleeved gowns can help to achieve the highest standards of hygiene. Washing at up to 95° Celsius should also be a priority. High-quality gowns are designed for this demanding requirement and can withstand numerous washing cycles.

In addition, a uniform and at the same time individual appearance plays an important role in the daily routine of a practice or clinic. This can be achieved on the one hand by combining colours and applying logos. In addition, different fits and cuts offer each staff member the opportunity to bring in personal preferences.

These are all factors why Kasacks continue to be so popular with employees in the medical and nursing sector.