Making scrubs for our hospital staff

Many thanks for your interest in making scrubs for us. We would be very grateful for any items you can make. Before you start or request a free pattern, please read the following specifications.

Scrubs specification

Fabric –

Making scrubs in the correct type and weight of fabric is important. The requirements are:

· 100% cotton or up to 50/50 polyester/cotton only

· Material weight 115gsm

· Plain, dark colours preferred (patterned material is harder to inspect for staining/damage)

· If you can’t get plain dark fabric, lighter colours or even patterns will be accepted

· Must be washable at a minimum of 60 degrees centigrade

Unfortunately we are unable to supply you with the fabric and drawstring tape.

Scrubs kits and support via Facebook –

https://www.facebook.com/groups/254724365682679/

This independent community group are co-ordinating patterns, suppliers of fabric and loads of good advice and support.

Purchasing fabric –

There are many fabric stores online who will post fabric to you. You may need to shop around to get a good deal. Although we cannot endorse these sites here are some to try:

www.downhamtextiles.co.uk

www.fabricland.co.uk/product/plain-royal-blue-100-cotton-fabric

www.fabric-direct.co.uk

Facebook page – Wholesale fabrics for scrubs: www.facebook.com/groups/3094319090631054/

Fabric quantities –

The table below provides a rough guide on the amount of fabric you will need for each set of scrubs depending on its size. Please check quantities yourself before ordering.

Size	Fabric (based on standard 115cm width)	Fusible vilene*	Flat cord for the waist band (or make a cord from left over fabric)	Thread
Small	4.5M	40cm	1.5M finished	1 reel
Medium	4.5M	40cm	1.75M finished	1 reel
Large	5M	40cm	2M finished	1 reel
XL	5M	40cm	2.25M finished	1 reel
2XL	5.5M	40cm	2.5M finished	1 reel
3XL	5.5M	40cm	2.75M finished	1 reel

* Due to the layout requirements 40cm is the minimum amount of interfacing you will need, but please note that 40cm will be sufficient for two sets.

Patterns –

Please make scrubs with a V-neck opening neck with ample space to fit over headwear, ponytails, buns etc. and preferably with cotton tape waist drawstring (elastic goes baggy very quickly in frequent high temperature washing). Here are a few links to patterns.

We have a limited amount of printed patterns available. Please email dgft.communications@nhs.net. Let us know if you are able to collect or, if you would like us to post one out to you (please provide your address)

Sizes –

We need scrubs in all sizes:

· Small

· Medium

· Large

· XLarge

· XXLarge

· XXXLarge

Please machine stitch sizes (or write in indelible ink) on the neck and waist bands as clearly as possible. It doesn’t need to be machine embroidered, a couple of rows of a simple running stitch will be sufficient. Please measure garments once made before deciding what size they are.

Washing –

Some fabric needs to be prewashed to prevent shrinkage before making up, please check with your supplier. Don’t worry about washing made up garments as they will all be washed before use.