Material Composition | Hospitals prioritizing durability & comfort | Industry: 50/50 cotton/poly (ISO 14067) | Base: 65/30/5 poly/cotton/spandex (ASTM D6413) ▲ | Advanced: 60/35/5 +10% recycled (OEKO-TEX® 100) ▲▲ |
| | (Industry standard blend vs. enhanced stretch & eco options) | Base: Improved flexibility for movement ▲ Advanced: Reduced environmental impact ▲▲ | Advanced: 15% higher cost due to recycled materials |
Stretch & Mobility | Surgeons/ER staff needing flexibility | Industry: 25% elongation (ASTM D3107) | Base: 40% elongation ▲ | Advanced: 50% elongation ▲▲ |
| | (Measures fabric stretch resistance) | Base: Eases bending/reaching ▲ Advanced: Ideal for prolonged physical tasks ▲▲ | Advanced: Requires reinforced stitching (adds weight) |
Pockets & Security | Nurses managing valuables | Industry: 2 open pockets | Base: 2 pockets (1 zipped) ▲ | Advanced: 3 pockets (2 zipped) ▲▲ |
| | (ASTM F2992 security standard compliance) | Base: Secures small tools ▲ Advanced: Organizes multiple items securely ▲▲ | Advanced: Bulkier silhouette may restrict movement |
Eco-Friendly | Green-certified hospitals | Industry: No eco certification | Base: 10% recycled materials ▲ | Advanced: 30% recycled + OEKO-TEX® ▲▲ |
| | (OEKO-TEX® 100 ensures no harmful substances) | Base: Meets basic sustainability goals ▲ Advanced: Fully traceable supply chain ▲▲ | Advanced: 20% premium pricing |
Durability | High-wear environments (ICUs, ORs) | Industry: 10k abrasion cycles (ASTM D3885) | Base: 15k cycles ▲ | Advanced: 20k cycles ▲▲ |
| | (Measures fabric wear resistance) | Base: Outlasts 3x wash cycles ▲ Advanced: Maintains integrity after 50+ washes ▲▲ | Advanced: Stiffer fabric may reduce comfort |
Noise Level | Quiet environments (ICUs, NICUs) | Industry: 45 dBA rustle (ISO 10140) | Base: 40 dBA ▲ | Advanced: 35 dBA ▲▲ |
| | (Measured at 38 dBA: quieter than whisper) | Base: Reduces noise by 11% ▲ Advanced: Silences 22% better than industry ▲▲ | Advanced: Slightly less breathable fabric |