Patient Apparel and Specialty Textiles
Patient apparel and specialty textiles for hospitals, surgery centers and outpatient clinics - gowns, exam capes, robes and specialty garments from Medline, Graham Medical, McKesson and Encompass Group. Patient gowns stock in disposable nonwoven for isolation and exam use and reusable woven for inpatient wards, with tie-back, overlap-back and IV-access styles plus bariatric sizing. Exam capes and drape sheets provide examination coverage and privacy. Both single-use and laundry-grade formats are available across the apparel line. Wholesale case pricing for hospitals, surgery centers and clinical procurement teams stocking patient apparel.
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Patient Apparel and Specialty Textiles for Clinical Settings
Apparel and specialty textiles cover the garments patients wear during care plus specialty soft goods that fall outside towels, bedding and blankets. The catalog stocks patient gowns, exam capes, robes, scrub-style patient wear and specialty textile items in disposable and reusable formats, from Medline, Graham Medical, McKesson and Encompass Group. Patient apparel is stocked in single-use nonwoven for isolation and high-turnover use and laundry-grade reusable for inpatient wards.
Apparel and Textile Formats Stocked
- Patient gowns - Standard and bariatric exam and inpatient gowns in disposable nonwoven and reusable woven formats, with tie-back and IV-access styles.
- Exam capes and drapes - Disposable capes and drape sheets for examination and procedure privacy and coverage.
- Robes and patient wear - Patient robes and scrub-style garments for extended-stay comfort and ambulation.
- Specialty textiles - Additional soft-goods items such as bibs, lap covers and specialty garments stocked for specific care settings.
Disposable and Reusable Apparel Formats
| Item | Disposable | Reusable | Common Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patient gown | Nonwoven, single-use | Woven, laundry-grade | Exam and inpatient wear |
| Bariatric gown | Nonwoven, extended fit | Woven, extended fit | Larger-patient coverage |
| Exam cape | Tissue or nonwoven | Not typical | Examination privacy |
| Robe | Nonwoven | Woven, laundry-grade | Ambulation and extended stay |
Gown Styles and Access Features
Patient gowns are stocked in styles built for clinical access, including tie-back closures, overlap-back designs and IV-sleeve or snap-sleeve configurations that let staff manage lines without removing the gown. Disposable nonwoven gowns are used in isolation and high-turnover settings where single-use disposal supports infection control, while reusable woven gowns run through facility laundry for inpatient wards. Bariatric sizing extends coverage for larger patients, and exam capes provide lightweight coverage for examination privacy. Sizing and style breaks let a facility standardize apparel across exam rooms and inpatient units.
Patient apparel is a per-admission and per-visit consumable, with disposable gowns and capes reordered continuously for exam rooms and isolation units and reusable gowns replaced as they wear through laundry cycles. Because gown usage tracks patient volume across every department, case pricing and standing orders help materials management keep intake and exam supplies stocked. Order at the best Wholesale Prices with MAP Medical.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between disposable and reusable patient gowns?
Disposable patient gowns are single-use nonwoven garments used in isolation and high-turnover settings where single-use disposal supports infection control and eliminates laundry handling. Reusable gowns are woven laundry-grade garments processed through facility laundry and reordered to replace worn stock, common on inpatient wards. Facilities frequently stock both, using disposable gowns for exam and isolation use and reusable gowns for extended inpatient stays.
What gown styles and access features are stocked?
Patient gowns are stocked in styles built for clinical access, including tie-back closures, overlap-back designs and IV-sleeve or snap-sleeve configurations that let staff manage IV lines and telemetry without removing the gown. Standard and bariatric sizes are stocked in both disposable nonwoven and reusable woven formats. Contact our team for the specific styles, sizes and access features available in each brand line.
Are bariatric patient gowns available?
Yes. Bariatric gowns are stocked in extended-fit sizing in both disposable nonwoven and reusable woven constructions, giving coverage for larger patients that standard gowns do not provide. Bariatric sizing is part of a full apparel line so a facility can standardize on one brand across standard and extended fits. Contact our team for the specific bariatric size range in each line.
Can facilities order patient apparel in bulk?
Yes. Patient gowns, exam capes, robes and specialty textiles are stocked in case quantities for hospitals, surgery centers, outpatient clinics and licensed medical distributors. Standing order programs are available for the highest-volume SKUs, including disposable exam gowns and capes, which turn over with patient visit volume. Contact our procurement team for tiered case pricing and standing order setup.
What apparel products should be in a facility formulary?
An apparel formulary typically includes disposable exam gowns and capes for exam rooms and isolation, reusable inpatient gowns for extended stays, bariatric sizing for larger patients, and IV-access gown styles for units managing lines. Facilities providing extended inpatient care add robes for ambulation. MAP Medical builds consolidated apparel packages matched to facility type and department mix - contact our team for an assessment.