Medical Cap
Medical cap, surgical cap or bouffant cap) is a head covering worn by healthcare professionals to maintain hygiene and prevent the shedding of hair and contaminants in sterile environments such as operating rooms, ICUs, laboratories, and cleanrooms.
Product Description
- Material:
- Disposable Type: Non-woven polypropylene (SMS or spunbond)
- Reusable Type: Cotton or polyester-cotton blend
- Designs:
- Bouffant Cap: Loose-fitting, mushroom-shaped design with elastic edge
- Surgical Cap: Fitted cap with ties at the back
- Nurse/Doctor Cap: Styled for specific roles, usually with a front band
- Color: Typically blue, green, or white; color-coded in some settings
✅ Key Features
- Hair Containment: Prevents hair and dandruff from contaminating sterile fields
- Elastic Fit or Tie-Back: Secure and comfortable for extended use
- Breathable: Lightweight, allows airflow to reduce sweating
- Universal Size: Fits most head sizes comfortably
- Anti-static & Lint-free: Especially for high-sterility environments
🏥 Application Areas
- Operating theatres
- Clinics and dental rooms
- ICUs and emergency rooms
- Laboratories and research centers
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing units
📦 Available Types
Type | Material | Use Case | Reusability |
---|---|---|---|
Bouffant Cap | Non-woven | General hygiene | Disposable |
Surgeon’s Cap | Cotton or non-woven | Surgical use | Reusable/Disposable |
Nurse Cap | Cotton blend | Nursing roles | Reusable |
🧼 Care Instructions (for Reusable Types)
- Wash in hot water with hospital-grade detergent
- Autoclave if required for sterilization
- Air or tumble dry on low heat
Medical caps, also known as surgical head caps or bouffant caps, have multiple uses in a medical setting, including
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- Protecting the patient and medical staff: Medical caps protect both the patient and medical staff from the transfer of microorganisms, body fluids, and particulate material.
- Keeping the surgical area clean: Medical caps contain the wearer’s hair to keep the surgical area clean.
Preventing contamination: Medical caps are worn to prevent hair and scalp from contaminating sterile environments and reducing the risk of surgical site infections (SSIs) for patients
- Medical caps are typically made of non-woven fabric and secured around the head with an elastic grip. They are designed to be comfortable and can be breathable and flexible. Some medical caps are reusable and can be laundered after each use.
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- Protecting the patient and medical staff: Medical caps protect both the patient and medical staff from the transfer of microorganisms, body fluids, and particulate material.