Most disposable surgical caps are made from a thin nylon material. They are capable of keeping the hair and head clean. The nylon material is also good for preventing water or blood based contaminants from soaking through the cap. There are reusable personal surgical caps made from nylon as well. The biggest complaint most doctors and nurses have about using nylon surgical caps is that they tend to hold in heat more than cotton.

Another good material to consider for your surgical cap is cotton. It breathes well, can be found in all kinds of fun colors and patterns, and comes clean easily. If wet, the moisture will soak through the material, though. It’s up to the individual professional to pick which material suits their needs better.

Are there any other personal touches that can be added to surgical caps?

We have already talked about choosing your surgical caps in colors and patterns that appeal to you. You can decide to further personalize your caps by having them embroidered with your initials or name. Some surgeons and surgical nurses choose to have their surgical caps embroidered with their full names and titles or even a meaningful phrase or bible verse. Once again, you can choose anything that has meaning for you and may comfort the patient.

Most men, especially in the medical field, don’t tend to have long hair to keep out of their way. However, that doesn’t mean they can get by with leaving their heads uncovered. The puffy bonnet style the women favor is probably going to be overkill though. Male doctors, nurses, and technicians are usually better off with scrub hats in the skull cap style. The scrub hat fits close to the head and typically only has a single layer of material at the crown to prevent becoming overheated under the hot operating room lights. These scrub hats usually have long ties located in the back for adjusting to the proper fit.

What can be done with scrub hats to make them more pleasant for the medical professional to wear and more comforting for scared patients to look at?

Naturally, there is always a certain level of decorum that should be respected when a doctor or nurse dresses for the day. Scrub hats should never have off color phrases or pictures on them. You never know who you might offend. With that said, there are plenty of ways to make high quality scrub hats more fun to wear. You can find them in a huge assortment of colors and patterns for both men and women. Medical professionals, who work with children especially, will find that cartoon characters on their headwear can help make a scared child feel more comfortable. This technique is pretty effective on adults as well.