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What Is A Bouffant Scrub Hat?
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What Is A Bouffant Scrub Hat?

Bouffant scrub hats are a type of hat that is worn by nurses and other medical professionals. It's a type of headwear that is designed to keep hair from getting in the way while performing tasks.

There are two main types of bouffant scrub hats: the traditional style, and the newer, more modern style. The traditional style has a stiffer brim, which can be turned up or down depending on preference. The newer style has a softer brim, which can be folded or turned up at the back to allow for more versatility in hairstyles.

Nurses typically wear bouffant scrub caps as they perform their duties at hospitals and medical centres.

Medicus Scrub Caps take on the Bouffant Scrub Hat is our elastic backed cap that saves fabric and still provides support for keeping hair in. The elastic goes from ear to ear to prevent slipping or hair falling out.

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We really are focused on providing not only the best service but collecting the most information on scrub caps and the benefits for your organisation and its patients. You can find our main article on everything you need to know about scrub caps here.

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Poly Cotton isn't the answer to reuse-able caps

Even factoring in slight shrinking with the first wash, cotton is the best way forward in the reuse-able movement. We don't buy the middle point of transitioning to 60/40 blends. 

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Does Wearing A Scrub Hat Cause Hair Loss?
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Does Wearing A Scrub Hat Cause Hair Loss?

The claim that wearing a scrub hat causes hair loss comes from the idea that the cotton material clogs pores in the scalp and traps bacteria, which leads to inflammation in the scalp. While this ma...

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