AJIC Study Shows: Reusable Gowns Offer Greater Protection Than Disposables

A study by the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) concluded that reusable gowns are more than just superior from an environmental perspective. In addition to saving your facility money, reusable medical gowns offer better protection and performance when compared to their disposable counterparts.

Study Highlights

Medical gowns are essential for medical facilities everywhere. They need to keep healthcare workers safe without sacrificing their comfort in the process. Disposable gowns are a tempting option for facilities looking to lower their costs. However, the AJIC found that disposable gowns are not the best option.

This study evaluated the performance of disposable versus reusable medical gowns by assessing their ability to provide sufficient protection. The disposable gowns did not meet the Association of the Advancement Instrumentation® performance specifications. Additionally, the disposable gowns failed to meet the American Society for Testing and Materials performance requirements.

Reusable gowns, however, provide greater water resistance, strength, and pilling resistance. In conclusion, reusable gowns are the most environmentally friendly, cost-effective, and efficient option for healthcare professionals.

Furthermore, industrial laundering does not negatively impact the protection or performance of reusable gowns. Renting high-quality reusable gowns from a Hygienically Clean laundry service is an excellent choice.

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Medico has been a leader in medical uniform and linen service in Southern California since 1932. A family-owned and -operated business, Medico believes in quality, transparency, and top-notch customer service.

Our TrueTrak technology ensures that your reusable gowns are within their useful life. Once a gown has reached its manufactured recommended useful life, it is pulled from circulation and replaced free of charge.