Is It Time For You To Replace That Old Scrub Coat?

If you work in the medical industry and own a scrub coat, it probably means a lot to you to keep in good shape. But even the highest quality scrub coats show signs of wear and tear over time. Let’s talk about three categories of issues you’ll probably run into when you’ve had a scrub coat for a long time, and what you should do if you see these signs on your coat.

Stains And Spills

Spills and stains are unavoidable. One especially common type of stain on scrub coats is yellow armpit stains that appear over time due to sweating through the white coat. If you have stains like this on your scrub coat, and they no longer come out with cleaning, it's time to dump that old coat and find a new stylish, high quality lab coat for yourself, like the ones we carry here at Blue Sky Scrubs.

Tears And Punctures

Any holes or tearing at the seams can ruin the professional, well-kept appearance that a scrub coat provides. After excessive daily use the seams can rip and tear open easily, and if that happens, you’ll probably want to think about replacing your scrub coat soon! If you want to maintain a professional appearance in the workplace, you need your lab coat in good shape.

Does Your Lab Coat Fit Right?

After years of wearing the same scrub coat, it may just not fit you the same anymore. It could be that you’ve gained or lost weight since you bought it, or it might have even shrunk in the dryer. Either way, you don’t want to wear an ill-fitting scrubs coat. Move around while looking in the mirror as well, pay attention to how you look and how you feel as you move in the coat. If it isn’t comfortable or flattering, you shouldn’t feel the need to hold onto it.

When it's time to replace your old scrub coat due to some of the issues listed above, it's important to find a high quality coat that will last longer and look professional and stylish on you day after day. Visit the Blue Sky Scrubs website to check out our scrub coats.