Cold Weather Scrubs - Benefits and Where to Find Them
As a medical professional, you work long hours.
And although most scrubs look comfortable, they often aren’t. Thin, itchy material, and a boxy shape can make wearing scrubs for long hours an uncomfortable experience.
Add in cold weather and cold hospital or medical office air conditioning, and now you’re spending most of your day shivering.
But it doesn’t have to be this way.
There are scrubs that are made with you, and your comfort, in mind.
In this guide, we’re filling you in on everything you need to know about cold weather scrubs (lined medical scrubs) and why they are such a great investment.
How to Wear Scrubs in Winter — Or Any Cold Environment
Did you know flannel nursing scrubs actually exist? When I first became a healthcare worker, I had no idea.
When I found out, I was shocked. Who would want to wear flannel anything while working in a healthcare setting?
That was until I started working in a dental office and I found out first-hand how chilly it can be.
But, flannel didn’t seem like the best — or most sanitary — option for a medical uniform.
If you’re anything like me, you’re probably always looking for ways to wear scrubs that keep you comfortable in cold environments or in the dead of winter.
Luckily, there are options available that don’t involve flannel scrubs…
Option #1: Layer, Layer, Layer
You’ve probably done or seen it dozens of times — layers on top of layers just to keep warm at work.
Most healthcare settings are cold. So, as you get ready for work, you throw on leggings or long johns, your scrubs, and a cardigan.
Even when you’re running around the office you’re still cold, but you’re not allowed to touch the thermostat.
You throw on an extra lab coat in hopes of warming up, but now you’re taking care of patients in a bulky uniform — how uncomfortable.
Those cute, winter print scrubs you purchased for the holidays can’t even be seen because you’ve piled on so many layers.
What’s the point of purchasing them if they’re covered up all the time?
If only there were a better option for warm, stylish, high-quality medical scrubs…
Option #2: Invest in Lined Medical Scrubs
Instead of wasting money on all those extra pieces of clothing to put on underneath or over the top of your traditional scrubs — clothing you probably won’t wear outside of work — consider investing in lined medical scrubs.
The beautiful thing about quality lined medical scrubs, like those designed by Silver Lining Scrubs, is they keep you warm without causing you to overheat or requiring you to sacrifice style.
Why Are Medical Facilities Often SO Cold?
Have you ever wondered WHY medical facilities are so cold?
There are actually a couple of reasons for the lower temperature:
Preventing bacteria growth. Medical facilities prevent bacteria from growing by turning down the thermostat. Bacteria thrive in warm temperatures, so medical facilities tend to keep temperatures cooler to slow the growth of bacteria and viruses.
Combating Condensation. Condensation can trap bacteria and viruses — increasing the risk of transmission. By keeping medical facilities at a lower temperature, there is a reduction in humidity which results in a lower chance of condensation forming on medical tools, open wounds, and other sterilized surfaces.
Traditional Medical Scrubs vs. Lined Medical Scrubs
Does your employer provide you with your scrubs? Or have you purchased dozens of pairs of scrubs, but you’re still unhappy with how they fit?
Wearing traditional, thin, scrubs isn’t your only option.
Believe it or not — scrubs are not made equally.
Flannel scrubs, cotton scrubs, lined scrubs, with so many options, how do you know which ones are the best choice?
Traditional Scrubs
Traditional scrubs are often made out of 100% cotton which is very durable, but thin and prone to wrinkles.
This thin material isn’t always ideal for healthcare settings — which we know are often cold.
Being cold is never comfortable. It’s even more uncomfortable at work. How are you supposed to focus on quality care when all you can think about is how cold you are?
When working with a patient, you likely move as fast as you can to provide proper care and bolt out of the room as soon as you’re done to go warm up.
How uncomfortable and unprofessional.
Many traditional scrubs also show every layer and line underneath — underwear lines included.
So, in addition to being cold, you may also feel self-conscious about what your patients might be seeing through your scrubs.
Lined Medical Scrubs (Winter Scrubs)
Silver Lining Scrubs has the solution to all your problems — at least when it comes to healthcare work attire.
At Silver Lining Scrubs we’re focused on keeping you warm and comfortable.
The outer layer of our scrubs are made with a combination of polyester, rayon, and spandex. Our lining is made with a combination of polyester and spandex.
These fabric combinations not only work to keep you warm — without overheating — but they will also help hide any unsightly fabric lines and resist wrinkling.
We aim to give you the ability to concentrate on your job, be more productive, spend more quality time with your patients, and less time counting down the hours until your shift is over.
Our scrubs are made with you in mind. Silver Lining Scrubs are so comfortable that when you get home after a long day, you won’t want to take them off.
Benefits of Lined Scrubs (or ‘Winter Scrubs’)
Aside from keeping you warm and comfortable during long work hours, there are several other benefits to investing in lined scrubs.
Increased Job Satisfaction
Gone are the days of healthcare workers shivering by space heaters and wearing unsightly scrub jackets.
Lined medical scrubs allow healthcare professionals to be more relaxed at work — increasing productivity and comfort in the workplace.
Friendly staff relationships also contribute to job satisfaction. Lined scrubs help healthcare workers focus on their job and on building relationships with co-workers — and less time worrying about how physically uncomfortable they are while on the job.
Increased Productivity
According to this study, healthcare workers aren’t alone in their discomfort when it comes to cold workplaces.
In fact, in lower temperatures, 44% of employees committed more errors and were less than half as productive as they were when working in a warm environment.
On top of increased productivity, turning up the thermostat can save employers two dollars per employee per hour — but healthcare facilities aren’t likely to do that for sanitary reasons.
So, how can you stay warm in your medical facility without adjusting the thermostat?
Lined medical scrubs.
Don’t let being cold at work affect your productivity. Lined scrubs from Silver Lining Scrubs will keep you warm — and keep your style on point.
Improved Perception From Others
Another study found that when we’re cold, we perceive other people as being “cold” and emotionally distant.
Working in healthcare, it is imperative that you don’t come off that way or think of your coworkers, patients, or patients’ families that way.
As a healthcare worker, it’s imperative that you work closely and comfortably with your team — your patients’ health and wellbeing depend on it.
So, do what you can to stay warm while also improving your perception of others — invest in lined medical scrubs.
Who Can Benefit From Winter Scrubs?
Anyone who has to wear scrubs for a living can benefit from winter scrubs, even if you don’t live in cold climates.
And if it were sanitary, we bet you’d consider leaving your Silver Lining winter scrubs on, even after work.
Hospital Nurses and Doctors
Working in a hospital you’re basically guaranteed to be working at least 12-hour shifts as a nurse or doctor.
Cold surgical floors, long hours, and being constantly on the move calls for the best winter scrubs.
Quality lined medical scrubs will keep you comfortable without overheating for those long hours at work.
Medical Office Nurses and Doctors
Working in a doctor’s office all day calls for professional-looking, comfortable winter scrubs. Unlike in the hospital, medical office temperatures may fluctuate based on who gets to the office thermostat first.
Our winter scrubs are the perfect solution to uncomfortable working conditions.
Whether your co-worker has the thermostat set lower than your liking, or you’re sick of wearing thin, uncomfortable scrubs — we’ve got the solution for you.
Silver Lining Scrubs are the perfect combination of comfortable, stylish, and cozy. Our scrubs were created to keep you comfortable, without feeling like you’re overheating.
Dentists and Dental Hygienists
Interestingly, one study found that patients prefer to see medical workers in uniforms or business attire — and that goes for dentists and dental hygienists too.
Whether it’s the middle of winter or a hot summer day with the office thermostat set to 68 degrees — dentists and dental hygienists can benefit from lined scrubs too.
Silver Lining Scrubs: The Best Winter Scrubs for Nurses, Doctors, and All Scrub-Wearers
Silver Lining Scrubs was founded when I realized that there had to be better options for staying warm in a medical workplace.
Something other than putting on layer after layer of clothing underneath and over the top of my scrubs every day.
After searching for a solution and not having any success, I decided to make a change. After considering many different factors, I realized I could combine the best scrub fabrics with the softest lining materials.
And just like that, magic happened.
Thanks to Silver Lining Scrubs, no medical professional has to choose between comfort or appearance when it comes to their scrubs.
Winter Scrub Tops
Unlike many other scrub tops on the market, Silver Lining Scrubs are tailored to fit female shapes. No more drowning in boxy, unflattering scrub tops.
The fabric and the fit — created with two side slits, make it easy to move around and get your job done right without freezing throughout your entire shift.
Winter Scrub Pants
Have you dreamed of wearing yoga pants to work?
Prior to working in the healthcare field, did you see your doctor’s office staff working in scrubs and think, “I want to work in my pajamas all day.”
Silver Lining Scrubs make those dreams a reality.
Our winter scrub pants have a relaxed, knit, yoga waistband — keeping you comfortable for long shifts.
Say “so long” to thin, itchy, uncomfortable scrub pants that:
Don’t keep you warm
Show underwear lines
Don’t have any pockets for your badge and multiple pens you need for every shift
Bulk Orders
Are you looking for scrubs for your office members? At Silver Lining Scrubs, we want to provide your entire team with comfortable, quality scrubs.
We understand how stressful it can be to furnish an entire team with sets of scrubs. To make the process easier, we’ll send you a sample kit that includes various sizes of our scrubs so each team member can find their perfect fit.
For more information on bulk orders please contact us at support@silverliningscrubs.com.