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Contemporary Lab Coats

Latest in lab coat design. Contemporary Lab Coats.

Contemporary Lab Coats

What is the true cost of a tailored lab coat? We asked physicians who regularly order fitted, custom-made lab coats and the majority paid over $500 before shipping it off to an embroidery studio for expensive custom work.  Sure, you could pay 30 bucks for a flimsy, one-size-fits-all lab coat, but is that the only alternative?

No. There’s hope. One company is doing something different, building incredibly fitted, contemporary women’s lab coats and modern men’s lab coats for under $150 (which includes custom embroidery and free shipping). We think it’s amazing value, especially given the options out there.  Do you agree?  Let us know!

The Most Comfortable Lab Coat

What doctor wants to wear a flimsy, ill-fitting, and abrasive jacket that is just going to be thrown away within a week, only to be replaced by another offensive work outfit?  Doctors and clinicians demand more in what they wear every day at work, and the most comfortable lab coat available is what they deserve.  At www.medelita.com, there are many different styles of exquisite laboratory coats that are made with the most comfortable fabric available.  These coats fit more like a suit or something you’d purchase at your favorite fashion store and fit less like a traditional lab coat.

White coats are not exactly what you’d associate with comfort, and medelita seeks to change all of that.  Visit their site today to get an idea for what we’re talking about!  You won’t purchase another brand’s lab coat for as long as you’re in practice.

 

Professional Clogs

What are the requirements of the professional clogs? Obviously the appearance is pretty high on the list considering how important it is to project the right image, especially dealing with patients who often find themselves in a stressful environment. Would you be nervous if you saw your doctor in a wrinkled scrubs wearing tennis shoes ? Would you feel more comfortable and relaxed if the doc was wearing nice lab coat and professional clogs ? Ok, let’s get more technical. It’s probably a good idea to choose skid resistant and non-marking sole. Good shock absorbency is a must. There are plenty of professional clogs with ergonomic designs that propel you forward when you walk. A great example is Sanita clogs. Clogs for men. Professional Cabrio Black. (http://www.medelita.com/sanita-medical-clogs-professional-cabrio-black-mens.html

Here’s a great article that goes into a lot more detail on the subject:

“As we mentioned earlier, there are specific anatomical explanations that explain why a clog is the preferred choice for those who are on their feet the majority of their shift. In contrast to traditional shoes or athletic footwear, in a clog your foot is not constrained, it’s cradled. Sanita clogs, with their unique combination of the Sandflex Sole and just the right amount of support at the heel and padding at the arch, transfers motion from heel to toe with comfort and stability no shoe or competing clog can duplicate. This makes it the preferred choice of healthcare workers worldwide. Sanitas clogs are also sized specifically for men and women, as opposed to the so called “unisex” sizing of some other clog brands that ignore the inherent differences in the shape of the male and female foot.”

Full article link: http://medelita.com/community/medelita/press-releases/clogs/

If you are in the market for professional clogs, choosing the best place to shop requires some research as well. It’s hard to tell what kind of customer service you might experience if there’s a problem with your order or product itself. Price is not always a good indicator. However you can get the best of both worlds if you do a little research. We recommend to take a look at Medelita. It’s a company with a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and best possible service.

Physician Clogs

For physicians, we recommend medical clogs, Sanita brand in particular for it’s established reputation as a leader in manufacturing highest quality medical shoes for physicians, clinicians, surgeons and doctors in general. Sanita makes physician clogs with footbeds that provide soft cushioning and excellent arch support that’s latex-free, antimicrobial and odor-resistant. Many shoe styles are available in patent leather which makes caring for them a lot easier, especially in the hospital environment. Another advantage of the physician medical shoes made by Sanita is sturdiness allowing them to last for a very long time.

Reviews of the Sanita Physician Clogs:

“I’m on my feet all day lecturing and in lab. These shoes are safe for the lab setting and provide great support for being on my feet all day. They’ve required some breaking in. They’ve been causing some amount of pain at the heel and the top of the foot around the shoe opening. When I first got the shoes, I could barely get through the work day, and my feet were still sore the next day, so I couldn’t wear them 2 days in a row. They are now starting to loosen up, and I am experiencing much less discomfort. I’m confident that they will soon be fully conformed to my feet, and expect to have no discomfort at all. I also expect that the sturdiness of the shoe which led to the need to break them in will also mean they will last a very long time.”  – Dr.J, Professor.

Women’s Clogs

The number one manufacturer of Women’s Clogs is Sanita. If you are not familiar with this brand you owe it to yourself to at least give them a try. Sanita women’s clogs are available in so many different styles, designs, colors and prints that it’s hard to find a person who doesn’t like them. With the largest selections of sizes and width variations, you are going to be very comfortable wearing Sanita women’s medical shoes all day long. There’s one other company that we like a lot, it’s called Medelita, an online retailer and manufacturer of designer medical clothing.  It turns out they are a huge fans of Sanita clogs as well. We have found a great selection of women’s medical shoes and nursing shoes on their marketplace.

Also check out some of the reviews from Medelita customers:

Sanita Clog, Professional Cabrio – Brown “Extremely comfortable. I originally bought them for work but now I am considering wearing them as an every day shoe. I do wish the would make a crocodile one in Chocolate brown as in addition to the Bordeaux color they off now. But I am absolutely happy with my purchase and will be purchasing the black crocs next.”

Sanita Clog, Professional Dragonfly – Dark Brown “This is a very comfortable and stylish clog. I am an academic and clinical instructor for nurse anesthetists and these clogs are great for standing all day while giving anesthesia or teaching in the classroom. I will definitely buy other clogs from Sanita.”

 

 

 

 

 

Men’s Clogs

Men’s clogs, especially black clogs, are an essential addition to a wardrobe of any medical professional. Physicians, Dentists and Nurses alike choose medical clogs over any other shoes for superior all-day comfort, shock absorbent insoles, non-marking, slip-resistant outsoles and best of all, great looks. Men’s clogs can be worn with scrubs or a lab coat, it’s a perfect blend of style and comfort. Medical clogs have been proven to relieve stress associated with extended hours healthcare workers spend on their feet each work day. Nothing compares to quality construction and durability of these shoes.

Our favorite clogs for men are made by Sanita. A danish shoemaker company with long tradition and old-school approach to making best quality men’s shoes. Sanita men’s clogs are still made by hand with high attention to detail and quality standards. Here are some of the best selling men’s clogs according to Medelita (a high end lab coat and scrubs manufacturer from California):

Clogs

Clogs are the most popular medical footwear, a must have for any doc or nurse. Why ? Clogs are comfortable and look professional. If you spend your entire day on your feet in front of patients or colleagues and not behind the desk, Sanita clogs are your best friends. The best known brands include Sanita, Klogs, Dansko, Born, Mozo Forza, Merrell. Sanita, Klogs and Dansko have the largest share of medical shoes market. Sanita is manufactured in Europe, Dansko is made mostly in China. Both companies make shoes for doctors and nursing shoes with emphasis on shock absorption, improved ankle stability and heel security. Both make medical clogs with ergonomic soles and variety of materials ranging from leather to environmentally friendly vegan materials. Both clogs are durable and made to high quality standards but if you have to pick one brand, we prefer Sanita since they have been manufacturing shoes for over 100 years with very consistent results. If you want to read more about the differences in these companies and products, you can find a good article on Medelita blog.

hospital scrubs

Hospital scrubs is a large category that includes OR scrubs, ER scrubs, nursing scrubs, scrubs for doctors, scrubs for hospitalists, physicians, clinicians and the list goes on. The easiest way to find exactly what you are looking for is to start searching for men’s hospital scrubs or women’s hospital scrubs. Determine the top 3 characteristics of the scrubs you are looking for. It could be a specific color, features, design or functionality requirements. If you want to narrow down your search even further, you can select additional performance, durability, anti-wrinkle, stain release and other properties. Of course it helps to know what’s available, and compare different manufacturers of scrubs and medical uniforms, read independent reviews to verify company claims and find that perfect hospital scrub you are looking for.

Here are a few examples of the customer reviews taken from Medelita website:

  • “This is a great product, good build and great material. Not flimsy like the stock hospital scrubs.  The cut is impeccable and quality is amazing! I would highly recommend Medelita products.”  – Scott, hospitalist.
  • I just bought a new set of baltic scrubs, sadly it’s the only color permitted in my hospital from the Medelita selection ( i wish there were more options) but on a positive note I must say that my previous set that I purchased from Medelita almost a year ago is still holding up really well. It didn’t fade like most other scrubs, no pilling either. I still wear it almost every week and often get asked where I got it from! Andrew, Doctor.

 

 

Scrubs and Beyond

Medical professionals practically live in their scrubs and beyond doubt, deserve the best.  But what makes the best scrubs ? What is beyond shapeless unisex scrubs ? What is beyond low quality fabric and poor design ? Does it mean that the best scrubs are beyond an affordable price ? There’s a great article on Medelita site that answers these questions and talks about attributes of the best scrubs at minimum expectations:

  1. Comply with whatever color requirements have been established for the workplace.
  2. Conform to the body in a manner that is not inappropriately revealing, especially the neckline.
  3. Launder well enough that they don’t require ironing.
  4. Be sufficiently durable that the pockets don’t tear and the pant legs don’t fray for at least 3 months.
  5. Be comfortable against the skin and resist pilling or fading for at least 3 months.
The one question remains unanswered. With higher quality fabric and use of innovative technologies that make scrubs fade resistant, wrinkle resistant and stain resistant, costs are rising significantly. How much are YOU prepared to pay for the scrubs? Some of the highest
quality and higher priced scrubs are made by Medelita. At $42 for women’s scrub top  and $44 for men’s scrub top they seem to flying of the shelves fast, so maybe there is market for professional medical scrubs beyond $50 price point after all?

 

Prima Scrubs

Where to find white scrubs ? The best brands to look at would be Prima Scrubs by Barco and WS Fundamentals or Classic Whites from White Swan. Prima Scrubs are very popular with original designs and fashionable details. Featuring nice embroidery, notched collars, mock plackets, ruffle necks and elastic shirred sides. Some of them can be found at Medelita Marketplace, our favorite place to shop for nursing scrubs, including Prima Scrubs and Ws Fundamentals.

Here are some reviews of Prima scrubs taken from Medelita website:

“I am a nurse and was looking for an affordable yet functional white scrub pants everywhere. So happy to stumble upon Prima 6 pocket pants from Prima. (http://www.medelita.com/prima-womens-scrub-pants-4214.html). Really love all the useful pockets. They are hard to find, thank you Medelita ! oh and the service was great, please sign me up for your newsletter!” – Jessica, Nurse.