Scrub Caps for Nurses, Surgeons & Techs

Start with the recipient's hair and shift length. Tie-back (skull-style) caps lie flat under loupes and lights and suit short or tucked hair; bouffant caps give room for thick, long, or braided hair; ponytail caps add a back pouch or extra length for buns. Most are sewn from quilting-weight 100% cotton, sometimes with a moisture-wicking terry sweatband across the forehead and ear buttons so a mask loops onto the cap instead of the ears. Check the listing for fabric content, whether it's a single layer or lined, and if the ties are fabric or elastic-adjustable. Prints are the fun part: anatomy, EKG lines, pediatrics characters, florals, holiday, and team colors. Expect about $14-$22 for a single cotton cap, $20-$35 for ponytail or lined styles, and $30-$55 for a 2-3 cap set or one with name embroidery. Many makers ship in 3-7 business days; monogrammed or made-to-order caps run 1-2 weeks. Cotton caps are machine washable on warm and hold up to repeated hospital laundering.

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