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.

Stayin' Aligned Scrub Cap | Skeleton Print

Stayin' Aligned Scrub Cap

£18.95

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Handmade to order in Sheffield, England. Dispatched in 2–3 working days. Royal Mail tracked delivery from £3.99, with next-day and priority options at checkout.

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Every cap is made to order, so allow production time on top of the delivery window. Delivery details

New print, printed to order. We print the fabric for this design when you order, so this cap dispatches in about a week. Anything else in the same order ships with it.

Stayin' Aligned sends skeletons in teal trainers strutting between disco balls on charcoal. A new print designed in-house by Medicus Caps for physios, chiropractors and orthopaedic teams.

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Style: pick from 8 fits at checkout. Bandana, Captain, Duchess and Crown, or the specialised Bouffant, Pony, Turban and Surgical Hood (not sure? find your style)
Material: 100% cotton
Sizes: XS-2XL fits heads from under 51cm to over 65cm (view sizing guide)
Care: machine wash at 60°C in line with NHS uniform guidance
Production: Made to order in Sheffield, UK. New prints are printed to order, so this cap dispatches in about a week
Colours: Charcoal base with cream skeletons, teal trainers and pastel disco balls
Musculoskeletal favourite: made for physiotherapy, orthopaedics and spinal teams
Disco energy: a fun cap for rehab and clinic days
Exclusive print: designed in-house by Medicus Caps, so you won't find it anywhere else
Team identification: Add custom embroidery with name and role
Reusable: made to be washed and worn for years rather than binned after a shift
Digital passport: every cap carries a sewn-in QR code linking to its own Medicus cap passport
Delivery: UK Royal Mail Tracked 48 from £3.99, faster options at checkout, worldwide shipping available

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Embroidered name and role: stitched in your choice of font and placement, so it is still yours after the hundredth wash (see how big each text size is)

Satin lining: black or silver, kinder to hair through a long list

ID band: a bold contrast band for role or department identification without hiding the print

Mullet: plain front, patterned back, and easier laundry sorting

Animal ears: matching fabric ears for paediatric wards (choose in the customisation menu)

Wash bag: keeps your caps together through the hospital laundry

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