There most certainly are ways to have a little fun with your bouffant caps. They are great for slinging across the room like rubber bands and work perfectly for carrying around whatever items you need throughout the day. While using your cap as a slingshot might amuse your patients, at some point you will have to get serious about your job. However, you don’t have to be ridiculously serious about your bouffant caps. We have already mentioned that the caps are available in white and blue. You can also order them in multicolor designs. The brush stroke design is rather soothing and adds some variety to the day. Many supply companies also offer butterfly and patriotic design choices.

In what quantity are medical issue bouffant caps shipped and what are my options for ordering?

Depending on the manufacturer of the bouffant caps, you will find the quantities vary a little bit. For the most part, a case of bouffant caps will have between 500 and 1000 caps. These cases are typically broken down into easier to manage boxes of 100 or so. Be sure to order as many as you think you will need in between shipments.

A good medical supply company will take orders by fax, phone, or with an online order form. In some cases, you might find that you can arrange to have a standard order. In other words, the company will automatically ship a specific number and type of bouffant caps to your office or hospital regularly without you having to call or fax in an individual order.

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.