Mullet Version: Make Your Own Custom Printed Scrub Cap
£24.95 GBP
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This will be made to order just how you want it. This comes in XS - 2XL Sizing and is part of the Custom / Embroidery. Create Your Own Style
Colour Theme: Multicoloured
£24.95 GBP
Made in Sheffield, UK
100% Cotton
NHS Trusted Supplier
Autoclave Tested
Made To Order
Custom Printed Fabric
700+ Designs
Advanced Customisation
50K Scrub Caps Sold
Anything is possible
Frequently Asked Questions
What fabric are your scrub caps made from?
Our scrub caps are made from 100% premium cotton that's breathable, comfortable for long shifts, and tested to withstand industrial washing at 180°C. No need for a sweatband!
Can I get custom embroidery on my cap?
Yes! We offer custom embroidery including names, job titles, and logos. Simply select the embroidery option when ordering. It works better for block logos and otherwise we have Vinyl transfers.
How do I wash my scrub cap?
We recommend following NHS workwear guidance or your workplace policy. We have people using these caps from Kitchen to Labs so have tested them though it all, even autoclaves.
Do you offer bulk discounts for NHS trusts?
Absolutely! We're a trusted NHS supplier and offer bulk pricing for trusts and healthcare organisations. Contact us for a quote.
Do You Deliver To Me?
The short answer it yes, you might have to have a courier or special service depending on where you are but we ship from UK to Japan, Africa and more.
Details
The Mullet Version: Make Your Own Custom Printed Scrub Cap Is made by Medicus Scrub Caps. The key categories this falls under are: Custom / Embroidery, Misc / Other.
Create Your Own Style
Shipping & Returns
Most of our products are made to order and so because we are making it to your specifications only sample boxes can be returned for a full refund.
We don’t want waste from customers buying expensive fabric, having it cut and sewn to their specs and then it not fit. Please pay a deposit for a sample box in as many sizes and styles and you want to try and then get the perfect fit and then you are go to go for life!
If you are buying as a gift for someone then you can follow our size guide and have a guess or order them a sample box and a gift card so they can try, return and order with confidence that they are gong to get the best fit.
Product Details For Mullet Version: Make Your Own Custom Printed Scrub Cap
Mullet Version Custom Scrub Cap - Personalised Surgical Headwear for Healthcare Professionals
UK-manufactured tie-back surgical cap designed for medical staff requiring unique identification. Create your own fabric design or choose from 650+ prints for truly personalised theatre wear.
Professional Construction:
Hand-crafted in our UK facility using 100% breathable cotton with contrasting band detail. Each Mullet-style cap undergoes quality inspection before shipping to ensure consistent medical-grade standards.
Medical Specifications:
- Style: Tie-back design with contrasting coloured band for easy laundry sorting
- Material: 100% cotton, autoclave-safe
- Sizes: XS-2XL fits 52-69cm heads (view sizing guide)
- Care: Machine wash 60°C following NHS guidelines
- Production: Made-to-order in UK, 1-6 working days depending on customisation
- Colours: 30+ professional shades available on hand and over 90+ for bulk orders
Healthcare Features:
- Custom fabric option: Upload your own design or select from 650+ medical-appropriate prints
- Contrasting band: Facilitates department sorting and personal identification in hospital laundry
- Team identification: Add custom embroidery with name and role
- Infection control: Meets NHS washing guidelines when properly laundered
- Sustainable: Each cap replaces 100+ disposable alternatives yearly
Clinical Applications:
Preferred by consultants and theatre teams who require distinctive headwear for easy identification. The contrasting band design allows departments to maintain professional standards whilst enabling personal expression through custom fabric selection.
Customization Options:
- Embroidered names and roles - permanent identification in your choice of font and placement
- Mullet design - contrasting band colour for easier laundry sorting
- ID bands - professional identification while keeping decorative design
- RFID tracking chip - compatible with hospital asset management systems
- Smart buttons - hands-free torch attachment for surgical procedures
Ordering Information:
As an NHS supplier, we accommodate both individual orders and full department implementations. Custom fabric designs require artwork upload during checkout. Standard production is 1-6 working days depending on customisation level.
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Contact Medicus Scrub Caps
At Medicus Caps, we offer bulk orders of high-quality, sustainable scrub caps in sizes and styles to suit any need. Our custom options allow you to personalise your caps with printed fabric or embroidered logos and names.
All of our caps are designed and manufactured in the UK under one roof for the highest quality control and include latex-free elastic options. We also have a end-of-life recycling program for responsible disposal. Choose Medicus Caps for all of your sustainable scrub cap needs.
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83+ peer-reviewed studies
The Science Behind Reusable Scrub Caps
Comprehensive research evidence on infection control, environmental impact, patient safety, and cost savings from NHS trusts and academic institutions worldwide.
45,708
surgical cases analysed
79%
carbon reduction
83+
peer-reviewed studies
Trusted by NHS trusts across the UK
Sustainability
Environmental Impact
The NHS uses approximately 2.4 million single-use caps in Scotland alone annually. Each takes up to 300 years to decompose.
Disposable bouffant
49
kg CO₂e
vs
Reusable cotton
10
kg CO₂e
79% lower carbon footprint over lifecycle
61%
mean carbon reduction switching to reusables
Meta-analysis, Keil et al. 2023
93%
reduction in solid waste
Lifecycle assessment
16-19
uses needed to break even on carbon
Plymouth NHS Trust pilot
Single operations generate 150-170 kg CO₂e (equivalent to driving 720 km)
Dal Mas et al. 2024Each reusable cap replaces 200-250 disposables annually, preventing 2.5kg plastic waste per staff member
Dal Mas et al. 2024NHS sustainability context
- Operating theatres account for 4-5% of total healthcare carbon emissions
- Single-use items contribute 68% of surgical carbon emissions
- NHS Net Zero target: 2040 for direct emissions
- Switching to reusables could achieve 32% carbon reduction
Patient safety
Patient Safety & Team Communication
Communication failures occur in 30% of operating theatre exchanges. 90% of these failures negatively impact the case.
The hidden risk of anonymity in theatre
30%
of OR communications are failures
Lingard et al. 2004
44%
of staff correctly named by surgery attendings
Birnbach et al. 2017
33%
of nurses rarely recognize attending physicians
Karlsberg & Pierce 2014
The solution: Named caps
Before
42%
After
85%
Name recall after implementing labeled caps
#TheatreCapChallenge
Before
34%
After
14%
Patient care errors from misidentification (59% reduction)
Agarwal et al. 2023
Wong et al., JAMA Network Open
2023
Stanford study: Odds of being called by name increased 13x with labeled caps; 80% reported improved teamwork
n ≈ 1,000
Giordano et al., Health Sci Rep
2025
Systematic review: Labeled caps reduced misidentification errors by 65-78% across included studies
Systematic reviewOur patients tell us that they really like knowing our names, it makes them feel more comfortable during what can be a really stressful time for them.
