Are scrub caps worth it?

For most people who wear one every shift, yes. A reusable cap is comfortable over a long shift, can carry your name and role so your team knows who you are, and is made to be washed and worn for years rather than binned after a shift. As a guide, one full-time wearer on two sessions a day gets through around 464 disposable caps a year. Wash at 60°C where NHS workwear policy applies; in non-surgical settings like vet and dental practices, a normal wash is fine.

How do I choose the right size scrub cap?

Measure around the widest part of your head, above your ears and eyebrows, using a soft tape measure. Our scrub caps come in sizes XS to 2XL, fitting heads from under 51cm to over 65cm depending on style. If you are between sizes, we recommend sizing up for comfort. Visit our sizing guide at medicuscaps.com/pages/scrub-caps-sizing-guide for detailed instructions and a size chart for each style.

What is the difference between a surgical cap and a scrub cap?

The terms are used interchangeably. A surgical cap (or theatre cap) is any head covering worn in the operating theatre to keep hair contained. Scrub cap is the everyday term used across healthcare settings. Whichever you call it, follow your employer's uniform policy on washing: 60°C where NHS workwear policy applies, or a normal wash in non-surgical settings like vet and dental practices.

What is the difference between Euro and regular scrub caps?

A Euro-style scrub cap sits closer to the head with a shorter back, while a bouffant-style cap has more room to tuck in longer hair. At Medicus, the closest style to a Euro cap is the Duchess (Elastic Backed), a no-tie fitted cap, with the Crown if you want a little more room. The Bandana is a classic tie-back with full coverage.

Are scrub caps mandatory in UK hospitals?

Head coverings are expected in operating theatres, but the exact rules are set by each NHS trust's uniform and infection prevention policies. Most require theatre staff to wear a cap that fully contains the hair. Check your own trust's policy on whether reusable caps are allowed and how they should be washed.

What are the best scrub caps for long hair?

For long or thick hair, buns and updos, a Bouffant gives the most room, the Pony gives ponytails somewhere to go, and the Braid Pouch is made for braids. You can add a satin lining to any cap: satin's weave is smoother than plain cotton, so it causes less friction on hair (the method is explained at medicuscaps.com/pages/satin-lined-scrub-caps#why-satin). Sizes run XS to 2XL, fitting heads from under 51cm to over 65cm depending on style.

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Made for ophthalmic teams, the Eye Surgery vinyl transfer scrub cap suits anyone who works in eye care down to the ground. Its breathable 100% premium cotton base is reusable, machine-washable and UK-made.

Design Details: This clean and contemporary design showcases a stylized eye illustration in soft blue and turquoise tones, complete with anatomical detail including the iris and corneal reflection. Perfect for ophthalmologists, optometrists, and eye care professionals who want to represent their specialty with subtle sophistication!

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Design: professionally applied vinyl transfer, durable and long-lasting
Style: several fits to choose from at checkout (not sure? find your style)
Material: 100% cotton
Sizes: XS-2XL fits heads from under 51cm to over 65cm, depending on style (view sizing guide)
Care: Wash at 60°C where NHS workwear policy applies. In non-surgical settings like vet and dental practices, a normal wash is fine
Production: Made to order in Sheffield, UK. Most orders dispatch within 2 working days, and more customisation takes longer
Options: satin lining, embroidery, vinyl names, double lining and Flux visor (chosen at checkout)
Reusable: made to be washed and worn for years rather than binned after a shift. One full-time wearer on two sessions a day would otherwise get through around 464 disposable caps a year
Digital passport: every cap carries a sewn-in QR code linking to its own Medicus cap passport
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