Material Composition | Surgical/High-Activity Settings | Industry Standard: 50% polyester, 50% cotton (ASTM D1204) Our Base: 65% polyester, 35% rayon (ISO 13934-2) Our Advanced: 80% polyester, 20% spandex (AATCC 135) | ▲ Advanced: Enhanced durability (80% poly) for frequent washes. ▲ Base: Breathable blend for comfort. | Industry: Prone to pilling after 50+ washes. Advanced: Costlier due to spandex. |
Stretchability | Patient Care/Movement-Intensive Roles | Industry Standard: 2-way stretch (50% elasticity) Our Base: 4-way stretch (80% elasticity) Our Advanced: 4-way stretch (90% elasticity) | ▲ Base/Advanced: Enables unrestricted movement during procedures. ▲ Advanced: Maintains shape after 200+ cycles (ISO 13934-2). | Industry: Limited mobility in tight spaces. Advanced: Less breathable than Base. |
Breathability | Warm Hospital Environments | Industry Standard: 150 g/m²/24hrs (ASTM D737) Our Base: 280 g/m²/24hrs (AATCC 195) Our Advanced: 220 g/m²/24hrs (ISO 9237) | ▲ Base: Cooler in tropical climates (280 g/m²/24hrs). ▲ Advanced: Balances breathability with moisture retention. | Advanced: Slightly heavier fabric (285 GSM vs. Industry’s 200 GSM). |
Moisture Wicking | Emergency/High-Sweat Scenarios | Industry Standard: 30% moisture wicking (AATCC 195) Our Base: 60% wicking (ISO 17497) Our Advanced: 75% wicking (ASTM D5567) | ▲ Advanced: Rapid sweat evaporation in critical care units. | Industry: Requires frequent changes in humid climates. |
Durability | Long Shifts/High-Traffic Areas | Industry Standard: 15,000 double rubs (ASTM D3885) Our Base: 25,000 double rubs (AATCC 8) Our Advanced: 35,000 double rubs (ISO 12945-2) | ▲ Advanced: Withstands 300+ washes without pilling. | Base: Less tear resistance than Advanced (▲ 10,000 fewer rubs). |
Customization | Hospital Branding/ID Requirements | Industry Standard: Basic embroidery (up to 3 letters) Our Base: Full-color sublimation (5,000+ color options) Our Advanced: RFID tag integration + sublimation | ▲ Advanced: Streamlines patient-nurse identification. | Industry: Limited to monochrome logos. Advanced: Adds $15/unit cost. |