Health and care uniforms get washed after almost every shift. They also tell patients, residents and families who is looking after them. Both of those jobs shape what you choose.
Scrubs, tunics and polos
Different roles suit different garments:
- Scrubs for clinical staff in treatment rooms and procedure areas
- Tunics for nursing and care staff who want a smart top with pockets
- Polos for allied health, home care and community support workers
- Shirts and blouses for reception and practice managers
Physios, chiropractors and other allied health clinics often choose a branded polo that looks professional and allows full movement during treatment. Polos from Biz Collection and JB's Wear are a good place to start. For front desk staff, see our corporate uniforms range.
Laundering and infection control
Many facilities have an infection control policy that covers how uniforms are washed. Some send uniforms to a commercial laundry. Others wash on site, or ask staff to wash at home and change at work. Tell us which applies to your team, because it affects the fabric you choose and how the garment should be decorated.
Poly-cotton blends and stretch scrub fabrics usually dry quickly and resist creasing, which helps when staff wash at home. Check your own policy and each garment's care label before you set a wash routine.
Names and roles
Residents and patients often struggle to read a small pinned badge. An embroidered first name on the chest is much easier to read. There is also no pin to catch on skin or clothing during personal care.
Some aged care homes and hospitals use colour to show roles, such as one colour for nurses, another for care staff and a third for kitchen and cleaning teams. Residents and visiting families can then tell roles apart at a glance. If you go this way, keep the same garment style across the colours so the team still looks like one organisation.
Embroidery handles names well. Send us a staff list with each person's name, size and fit, and every garment arrives ready for its wearer.
Kitchen, cleaning and maintenance
Aged care homes and hospitals also employ kitchen, laundry, cleaning and maintenance staff. Kitchen staff need aprons and chef wear. Maintenance staff need practical workwear, and some tasks call for gloves and eye protection. Keep the same logo across every team.
Community and home care
Support workers who visit clients at home or drive them to appointments are the face of your service in the community. A clear chest logo helps clients recognise them at the door. A softshell or jacket in the same colour keeps them warm and identifiable on winter visits.
Ordering for a care team
Collect sizes and fit preferences from each staff member, including whether they want a women's or men's cut. Most orders are completed within 10 business days, so plan around graduate intakes and roster changes.
Contact us or call 02 4228 3508 with your list of roles and staff numbers.