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Healthcare tunics are an integral part of the medical profession, representing both tradition and practicality. At Work in Style, we’re proud to have been providing high-quality tunics for healthcare services since 1935. As a trusted supplier, we understand the importance of tunics in fostering professionalism, ensuring comfort, and maintaining hygiene standards in healthcare settings. Let’s explore the significance of healthcare tunics, who wears them, their uses, and the role they play in modern healthcare.

Who Wears Healthcare Tunics?

Healthcare tunics are worn by a wide range of professionals, including:

• Nurses: Tunics are synonymous with nursing staff, offering a functional and professional appearance while ensuring comfort during long shifts.
• Doctors and Consultants: While some doctors may opt for shirts or white coats, tunics remain a popular choice in clinics and non-surgical settings.
• Care Workers: Care workers in residential and home care settings wear tunics to maintain a professional look and ensure practicality.
• Support Staff: Healthcare assistants, cleaners, and administrative staff also often wear tunics to identify their roles and create a unified team appearance.
• Therapists and Specialists: Professionals such as physiotherapists and occupational therapists frequently wear tunics as part of their day-to-day attire, ensuring they can work comfortably while engaging with patients.

Different Uses of Healthcare Tunics

Healthcare tunics serve several purposes:

1. Professional Identity: Tunics help differentiate roles and responsibilities within a healthcare setting, making it easy for patients and colleagues to identify staff, either with tunic colour or with a coloured trim on the tunics neck and arms.
2. Hygiene and Safety: Designed with infection control in mind, tunics are made from durable, easy-to-clean fabrics that meet hygiene standards.
3. Comfort and Functionality: Our tunics have an array of pocket to keep tools and pens, they are designed to support the demanding needs of healthcare professionals.
4. Durability: Healthcare tunics are built to withstand frequent washing and long-term use, ensuring they remain a cost-effective choice for employers. All of our tunics are suitable for industrial laundry and can withstand washing temperatures up to 85 degrees.
5. Team Unity: Matching tunics create a cohesive and professional look across departments, reinforcing teamwork and organisational identity.

Colours and Their Meaning

In healthcare settings, the colour of a tunic often serves as a visual indicator of the wearer’s role or department. Colour coded trims are often used as a more subtle tell of someone’s department/rank.

While specific colour assignments can vary between organisations, this system helps patients and staff quickly identify roles, fostering efficiency and trust in busy healthcare environments. Colour-coded tunics also enhance communication, making it easier for colleagues to identify who to approach for specific needs or concerns.

If your team requires a unique set of colours and/or trims, we can accommodate this with almost any colour and trim combination you desire.

The Tradition of Healthcare Tunics

Healthcare tunics have been a cornerstone of NHS uniforms since its inception in 1948. Their traditional design reflects the values of professionalism, care, and dedication that underpin our health service. Over the decades, the design of tunics has evolved to include modern materials and ergonomic features, but the core principles remain unchanged.

The durability and timeless appeal of tunics have cemented their place in healthcare history. From the early days of the NHS to the present, tunics have adapted to the changing demands of the healthcare sector, maintaining their relevance in both clinical and community settings.

Work in Style’s Tunic Collection

At Work in Style, we’re proud to offer a wide range of healthcare tunics designed to meet the needs of today’s healthcare professionals. Our collection includes:

• Classic and Modern Styles: Combining traditional designs with contemporary touches for comfort and practicality.
• Durable Materials: Hardwearing fabrics that can withstand rigorous washing and daily wear.
• Variety of Colours: Options to suit various roles and organisational colour schemes.
• Inclusive Sizing: A range of sizes to ensure a perfect fit for every member of staff.
• Customisation Options: Personalised embroidery and branding to reinforce organisational identity.
• Bespoke options: We can offer almost any colour combination for your tunics, contact us with your colour requirements.
• Modern designs: Tunics are used in all sorts of settings, like Beauty salons & Dentists, we have tunics for everyone, take a look at our options below.

DVDTR Nursing Tunic A traditional nursing tunic in a ladies fit, the DVDTR healthcare tunic features a concealed zip, two hip pockets, and a breast pocket for practicality and comfort. This is our best-selling healthcare product and is available in various colours to align with departmental codes.

Philip Male Healthcare Tunic A classic male healthcare tunic with a revere collar and coloured trim on the collar and sleeves. Features a concealed zip fastening, action back shoulder pleats, and side slits for enhanced mobility. Choose your own colour and trim for organisational identity.

Work in Style Maternity Nurse Tunic Specifically designed for expectant healthcare professionals; this tunic accommodates a growing bump while maintaining a professional appearance. Features include side vents and pleats for added comfort.

You can explore our full range of healthcare tunics here.

Supporting the NHS Since 1948

Since the NHS was founded, Work in Style has been a proud partner, providing high-quality uniforms that support the vital work of healthcare professionals. Our commitment to excellence and innovation ensures that we continue to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare sector.

Over the years, we have worked closely with healthcare organisations to understand their requirements, ensuring our uniforms offer the perfect balance of style, comfort, and functionality. Our dedication to quality has made us a trusted name in the industry, and we remain steadfast in our mission to support healthcare heroes.

Whether you’re outfitting a team or looking for individual pieces, our healthcare tunics are right for you. Trust in a tradition that spans over seven decades and choose Work in Style for your healthcare uniform needs. Together, we support the vital work of those who care for others.

Contact us for more information on our Healthcare tunics and beyond..