We all know that to prevent the spread of COVID-19 it’s crucial for us to wash our hands and keep surfaces sanitised, right?

But for healthcare workers, there’s an added level of precaution required. It’s also important to wash your scrubs after every shift. Experts are suggesting that medical staff wash their uniforms at 60 degrees Celcius after each and every shift.

This is extremely sensible advice for obvious reasons. But the problem is that most scrubs are not manufactured to withstand constant washing at high heat.

That’s why here at Infectious, we’re proud to be launching our Dickies Industrial Strength Scrubs! Specially designed to withstand regular high-temperature laundering, these scrubs are ultra-tough and made to last.

We hope these new scrubs will help you stay healthy and comfortable during this extremely challenging time. In this blog, we also want to outline 5 important tips for maintaining a healthy home after each shift ends.

1 - Do not shake clothes before laundering

While it can be a natural habit to shake out dirty laundry, this can actually disperse the virus through the air.

Your safest option is to place your dirty uniform directly into the washing machine without doing any other pre-wash routines.

2 - Line your laundry hamper with a washable or disposable bag

As we throw our dirty clothes into our laundry hamper we could be creating a contaminated area and spreading the virus. Your best bet is to use a disposable (or washable) lining to prevent this.

By washing or throwing away your laundry liner you can avoid passing any germs to members of your household who may be digging around in the laundry basket.

3 - Keep potentially contaminated laundry separate from your other laundry

Many households have one main laundry hamper for all washing. During the COVID-19 outbreak, it’s a good idea to store your dirty uniform (and any other potentially contaminated clothing) in a separate hamper until you wash it.

This way you can avoid any build-up of germs and ensure other members of your family aren’t having their clothes infected.

4 - Leave your work shoes in a designated place

Another great idea is to take off your shoes as soon as you arrive home and either leave them in your car or in your garage.

Shoes are notorious for collecting germs, and following this simple ritual could prevent you from walking the virus right into your home.

5 - Be sure to wash your laundry at 60 degrees Celsius

As we discussed above, experts are recommending we wash our scrubs at 60 degrees to effectively kill any germs.

If you’re looking for durable and stylish scrubs that are specially designed to withstand this kind of wash cycle, we have you covered!

With a wide range of sizes and colours, you can explore our new Industrial Strength Scrubs here.

Following these simple steps could help to keep you and your household safe during these challenging times.

Here at Infectious, we are so incredibly grateful for every single healthcare worker in our amazing community!

Our thoughts are with you in the coming weeks and months. And we’re here to help in any (and every) way we can including the supply of hot wash scrubs for men and women.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, we are experiencing some delays in shipping times and product availability. Rest assured, the Infectious team is making every effort to get your uniforms out to you as soon as possible and we will continue to do so throughout this crisis. We appreciate you, the heroes working on the front lines of this crisis in every sector of the medical field and we thank you for your service.

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Are your uniform scrubs making an excellent first impression?

Your clothing says a lot about you at first glance, especially in the medical profession. You must be presentable from head-to-toe to come across as neat and professional.

Modern scrubs come in several fits, patterns, and colours. Ultimately, the best scrubs for you will depend on your personal preferences. Do you want a tailored look, or do you prefer a scrub that’s breezy and loose-fitting? Maybe bright colours or prints are your thing?

Finding stylish scrubs that are functional can be a challenge. Regardless of the style you choose, nurse scrubs must be comfortable. They shouldn’t limit your movements. 

Show up ready to work and excited about your scrubs with this guide to the best scrubs for nursing.

How Should Scrubs Fit?
When choosing scrubs, you must pay special attention to their fit. Compare uniforms based on their comfort and quality, and don’t forget that you’re going for a polished look.

Comfortable but High-Quality
When it comes to uniform scrubs, you don’t have to compromise style for comfort. Modern synthetic fabrics give you the best of both worlds being comfortable and durable and often feature stretch for extra comfort.
Pay attention to the fit of the overall uniform, making sure the waist isn’t too tight. Also, be sure the waistband will keep your scrubs in place as you bend down.
When choosing scrubs, look for pants that are made of high-quality materials. Some discounted brands will use thin materials that you can see through, indicating a poorly made product. 

Trendy yet Professional
In a hospital setting, you should strive to project a professional appearance. Don’t ruin it by allowing your intimates to show through your uniform.
The cheap, thin scrubs that we just mentioned are not enough to keep your underwear from showing through. This is especially true with lighter coloured pants. You shouldn’t have to buy special underwear each time you wear your favourite white scrubs to work.
You also never want to wear a revealing scrub top. Some scrub tops come in V-neck styles, which are cute but can show too much if you’re not careful. If you’re worried about how professional your uniform is, stick to a timeless scrub design.

Choose Scrubs That Complement Your Body Type
Not only must your scrubs follow any uniform policies for your job, but you must also be sure they fit correctly. To get the right fit when shopping for scrubs, choose according to your body type.

Pear or Apple Shape
If you have a broader chest, waist, and hips, you have an apple shape. People with a pear-shaped body have a smaller chest combined with a wider waist and hips. 
While you might struggle to find scrubs that flatter your body, there are a few options that should work well.
Women with a pear or apple shape should stick with solid colours or bright colours with dark side panels. If you’re adventurous, try a printed top with embellishments along the neckline. It’s essential that your top fits well and is not too tight or too loose. Choose straight, flare, or wide-leg pants for the best, most flattering result.
If you are a man built with a pear or apple shape, you should consider darker scrub tops. If your job allows it, try a polo shirt instead of a scrub top. Choose relaxed-fit pants in solid colours and make sure it’s something you’re comfortable wearing for those 12-hour shifts.

V-Shape
V-shape is how we describe bodies with wide shoulders and a skinny waist. If you’re V-shaped, you probably have a broad chest, but smaller hips.
V-shaped women look best in solid-colour tops, empire-waist tops, and mock-wrap tops. The latter two inches above the waist, but fit well in the chest. These fits, in addition to V-neck tops, elongates the torso. When selecting bottoms to go with these tops, try flare, cargo, or wide-leg fits if a straight leg isn’t your thing.

Again, a polo shirt works well for men with this body shape. If that’s not allowed where you work, try layered, V-neck, and unisex tops. Layered tops are also a possible option. V-shaped men look best in cargo, fitted, and drawstring pants.

Hourglass Shape
Hourglass-shaped people have thin waists with large hips and chests. Hourglass is a familiar shape for women.
Women with hourglass shapes should search for flattering tops that stretch. Mock wrap tops and empire waist tops are excellent options. Pair these with straight, wide leg, or flare pants.

Take Your Measurements
Before you go shopping, make sure you take your measurements. 
To measure yourself, take a flexible tape measure and measure yourself around your chest, waist, hips, and inseam. For the most accurate results, have someone else take your measurements for you.

Record measurements in the following way:

Chest (or bust): Measure underneath your arms, around the fullest part of the chest

Waist: Find your natural waistline while holding the tape measure loosely
Hips: Stand with your feet together to measure around the fullest part of your hips

Inseam: Measure along the inside of your leg to an inch below your ankle
Have your measurements handy as your shop, especially online, to be sure you get the perfect fit. For a fitted look, choose your correct size. If you like your scrubs to be loose, select a size up.

Other Factors to Consider When Choosing Nurse Scrubs
Once you know your size, you can have fun deciding which scrubs are right for you. There are dozens of styles, patterns, and colours to choose from. 

Here are some factors to consider as you search:

Price
For the most part, you get what you pay for with quality scrubs.
You might get lucky and find cheap ones that work well for you, but keep in mind how well scrubs will last over time. If you pay more now, you may find yourself falling in love with scrubs that will last you a long time.
As seasons change, you may find many collections of high-quality scrubs on sale.

Trend
Scrub styles change with the seasons, as with any other items of clothing.
You can’t go wrong with basic scrub styles, though. If you’re planning to work as a nurse for a long time, you’ll thank yourself for investing in scrubs with a standard fit.
Standard doesn’t have to mean boring, though. Trust your decision, knowing that comfort will always be “on-trend.”

Neck Shape
Scrubs tops are designed with several neck types, including V-neck, mock wrap, round, and square. Modern designers have even added U-shape, scoop neck, and split-neck styles.
These neck shapes give you the ability to step out of the box with your uniform. Try on multiple styles to see which flatters your neckline and chest the most. Once you know which style you prefer, it’ll be easier to make a decision next time it’s time to refresh your work wardrobe.

Pockets
If you keep things in your pockets, you’ll be happy to discover that you can buy scrubs with pockets, too! We all know how much nurses love their pockets.
Traditional scrubs have chest pockets, but if you find that it draws too much attention to your chest, you can skip them. However, if you’re someone that likes to keep a pen in your chest pocket, you’re in luck.
Some scrub pants also have patch pockets, which are more popular for men than women.

Colour
White and blue are the classic colours used to signify doctors and nurses. Many hospitals now allow their employees to pick scrubs in the colour of their choosing.
Colours are a fun way to show your personality. If there aren’t any rules, go wild, but know that dark colours hide stains much better than lighter shades.

Long or Short
If you’re taller or shorter than the average person, you can find well-fitting scrubs, too. Most brands provide tops and bottoms in long and short styles.
Pay attention to the brands that offer these styles, so you don’t have to waste time and money visiting a tailor with your work uniform.

Fit
We’ve discussed fit a bit already, but we cannot stress enough how important it is when choosing your uniform.
Most scrubs are designed in a loose-fit, but modern scrubs also come in slim varieties.
Whichever you choose, make sure you feel comfortable and confident in your scrubs. You’ll be at your best when you’re wearing scrubs that fit well.

Side Slits
Some scrubs are designed with side slits. These are stylish, but functional, too. They will allow you to bend more freely and provide air to keep your scrubs from becoming too hot.
If you’re tall, be careful. Side slits can show torso skin when you reach if your tops aren’t long enough.

Drawstrings or Buttons
Most scrub pants come with a drawstring or buttons to keep them up on your hips. Bottoms with elastic waistbands are usually the most comfortable.
With drawstring pants, make sure they don’t slide down your hips as you walk or bend over. The last thing you want is to show your underwear to your patients or coworkers!

Shop the Best Scrubs for Nursing
If you’re new to shopping for scrubs, don’t worry, you’ll find a style and fit that is flattering and comfortable. It just takes a little trial and error to get the best nursing scrubs.

Remember, go for high-quality materials instead of searching for a discount. Not only will this save you time and money, but you’ll also look your best on the job.
We have scrubs for nurses working in any industry, in a variety of styles. Check out our collections and shop the best scrubs for nursing. Create an account and save your favourite selections!

Best scrubs brands Australia: Dickies, WonderWink, Zoe and Chloe and Infectious.

Best scrubs collections: Dickies EDS, Dickies Xtreme Stretch, WonderWink Origins, WonderWork and W123.

It has been a challenging week for all of us across the country. Our top priority and thoughts continue to be for the health and safety of our employees and customers. 

This past week we have seen a huge demand for scrubs for healthcare workers being deployed into clinical roles to fight this pandemic.  We are working closely with all our suppliers to keep scrubs flowing to you.  

To ensure we can receive stock before further trade restrictions are in place we have made the decision to express airfreight all incoming stock orders.  Due to this decision, we have been forced to raise our prices slightly but this means that we will be able to supply the essential medical uniforms that frontline workers are crying out for. This is not a decision that we take lightly and we thank you for your understanding.  

We would like to thank all of our customers and hope that you can stay safe while taking care of the healthcare needs of our nation.

The Infectious Team 

To our Valued Customers,

As you will be aware, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has continued to spread to multiple countries around the world. Infectious Clothing understands that you may have concerns around the impact that this could potentially have on the supply of your uniforms.

Infectious Clothing continues to trade, especially at a time when many of our customers are on the front line of Health Care dealing directly with the current crisis and we want to ensure that you have access to uniforms as you need them.

We are currently holding high levels of stock in core ranges and have deliveries currently in transit.  At this stage, we believe that we can maintain a constant supply but ask you to be patient as there could be interruptions or delays when it comes to receiving your orders.

Our main priority is keeping our team and clients safe and reducing the spread in the community.  We have been staying abreast of all announcements and updates from WHO and QLD Health and have implemented all suggested measures in our workspace including extra cleaning and talking to the team about correct handwashing / sanitising as well as respiratory etiquette.

For the foreseeable future, we will be closing our retail store but can help you online or over the phone.  We will also ship all packages from now on, and there will not be a collection option until we re-open the retail space.

There is also the chance that embroidery may be delayed in the coming days we will keep you updated if this occurs.

We would like to take this chance to thank all of the amazing healthcare workers on the front line of this crisis – real heroes don’t wear capes – they wear scrubs. 

Let’s look out for one another at this time, check-in with your fellow teammates and see how they are doing.

The Infectious Team

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Start the new year off with some fun and colour for your uniform in newly released printed designs from Zoe and Chloe. 

Trouble is afoot in the jungle tonight with cheeky monkeys on the loose. This top has a dark background with green tropical trees and colourful monkeys hanging out and eating bananas. A must for tropical Friday and features a stylish diamond neckline.

For the cat lovers! Cats of all shapes and sizes cover this fun feline scrub top as shown below. Sleepy cats, cool cats wearing sunglasses and cats in hats make up this awesome fashion uniform shirt. This V-neck scrub top is a must for Vets or Vet Nurses.

This wonderful top is called "Floral Night Sky" and combines flowers in bloom with a glittering star-filled sky as a backdrop. The colours in this fashion design are bold and bright and you will really stand out from your colleagues. When first impressions matter this uniform top will inspire those around you.

Who can resist the cuteness of pugs? 

This fun design has three of your favourite things, coffee, cupcakes and pugs. A great top for dog lovers, vets, vet nurses or paediatrics. Share the love!

We have many more seasonal and holiday designs dropping throughout the year. If you are a fan of printed scrubs, why not sign up to our newsletters and get notified of new arrivals so you can be the first to wear them in your workplace.

Infectious Clothing Company is the home of Zoe & Chloe Scrubs in Australia.

Infectious is Australia's go-to supplier of quality Christmas Scrub Tops. This December has been one of our busiest months ever and we have sold over 2000 Christmas tops so far. Some styles are already sold out but we do have stock of the very popular Night Before Christmas Top for those who are yet to purchase a fun festive uniform.

See all of our Christmas patterned nurses tops and don't forget you can also shop value bundles which you can see at the product level.

We have plus size Christmas scrubs available (2XL and 3XL) and you can pay with Afterpay or Zip Pay which makes online shopping super convenient. 

As this is the busiest time of year for the postal service we recommend using the express post as your shipping option so you get your uniforms fast and can start getting into the festive spirit at your workplace.

Be smart this Silly Season, shop for your gifts or Christmas scrubs by the end of October and pay it off before Christmas with Afterpay.

Christmas is a time of joy, celebration and for many financial-strain. This is where Afterpay can help our customers across the Christmas period. The most common reason Afterpay customers use our service is to help them track their spending and manage their budgets.

This October, Afterpay offers a unique opportunity for our Infectious.com.au customers to shop the perfect gifts without the burden of New Year payments. Shopping with Afterpay during October will enable customers to plan and manage their budgets so that their gifts are paid off before Christmas. 

Use Afterpay to purchase your Christmas scrubs or new uniforms to start 2020 with a bang.

Start ticking off your Christmas list now and pay it off before Christmas with Afterpay and Infectious Clothing Company. #PAYITOFFB4XMAS

Infectious has listened to our customers and we now offer payments for uniforms using Afterpay. We understand that uniforms can be a considerable outlay, especially when starting a new position. Which is why you can buy nursing scrubs and healthcare uniforms now with Afterpay and pay them back in four equal payments.

Buy nurse uniforms, nursing scrubs with Afterpay and don't forget to add embroidered logos, medical accessories and footwear for a complete makeover. Infectious has scrubs for sale with Afterpay as a payment option.

HOW DOES AFTERPAY WORK?

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SELECT AFTERPAY IN CHECKOUT AS YOUR PAYMENT METHOD

FOLLOW PROMPTS TO CREATE AN AFTERPAY ACCOUNT

PAY 4 FORTNIGHTLY PAYMENTS^*

^*If you make repayments on time, you’ll only ever pay the price of the item you’ve purchased. The only fees Afterpay charges are late fees for missed payments.  Please note that Afterpay is not a service provided by Infectious. It is a facility offered by Afterpay Pty Ltd.

If uniforms are a significant investment and you would like to purchase now and spread the payments out over time Afterpay is a great way to do this.

Search for Infectious Clothing Company in the Afterpay stores directory and let your friends know the best place to buy scrubs with the convenience of Afterpay.

Shop Healthcare Uniforms, Aged Care or Medical Footwear. 

Congratulations 
Infectious Clothing Company Pty Ltd 

You are a 2019 Sunshine Coast Business Awards Finalist!! 

Infectious Clothing Company is proud to be announced as a finalist in the 2019 Sunshine Coast Business Awards in the Retail, Trades and Services category. 

It has been a huge year for Infectious with lots of change and innovation throughout our organisation. We have expanded the range of items we stock in our Sunshine Coast warehouse and have just launched our new website which delivers an enhanced user experience for online shoppers. We are a uniform solution for Healthcare, Aged Care and Corporate workers. Infectious is also a branding and embroidery expert with the ability to customise your uniform with logo embroidery or your name.

The Sunshine Coast Business Awards were launched by a panel of speakers at the annual breakfast for Qld Small Business Week on Wednesday 29 May, featuring outstanding past award winners. Applications and nominations for this year’s Awards officially opened to celebrate the efforts and achievements of the Coast’s business community.

The region’s most prestigious awards are designed to recognise business success throughout our community who excel in their industry.

Infectious has a proven track record for delivering quality goods on time and at competitive prices. Buying scrubs from Infectious will not only keep you looking and feeling great at work it will save you money because our premium quality products won't need to be replaced as often as inferior products.

We are committed to creating a personalised online shopping experience for our customers. Sign up to our newsletter to receive discounts and be the first to hear about special offers and announcements on new products and promotions.

Infectious Clothing Company is now located on the beautiful Sunshine Coast in Queensland. We would love to meet you in person if you want to drop by to see our products or even try on some of our famous Dickies and WonderWink medical workwear or Biz Collection corporate style clothing.

We look forward to meeting the other finalists at the 25th Anniversary Awards Gala! We have enjoyed the process of being nominated, writing the submission, being announced as a finalist and with fingers crossed being announced as a winner or runner. 

Well done to all the businesses who entered the awards. The Sunshine Coast is a great place to live and do business.

Infectious Clothing Company is proud to be attending the Independent Vets of Australia annual conference at the Pier One Hotel in Sydney.  The Infectious Team of Pete and Sally Doran and our Business Sales Specialist Bianca Bloomfield has enjoyed meeting Vets and Practice Managers from all over Australia and showcasing our Medical Uniforms.

Infectious is easy to find as we are right next to the coffee cart which we are sponsoring.  Drop by and say hi and we would be delighted to show you which of our uniforms are the best fit for Vets and Vet Nurses as well as your non-clinical staff such as practice managers and receptionists. #Coffee, #vetlife, #scrubs #sydney

Infectious - helping create the culture of healthcare

Cultures are groups of people who come together around common beliefs and values. Workplaces with a good culture are happy, motivated and inspired to do good work. The implementation of a great branded uniform creates happy, motivated workers with an inspired sense of professional identity. Let us help you improve the culture in your healthcare facility with comfortable, functional uniform solutions.

Whether you’re looking for nurses uniforms for your nursing team or looking to outfit your entire aged care facility, Infectious has a quality uniform solution to suit your needs. Our fantastic modern uniforms are great fitting and comfortable with stylish garments such as printed scrub tops or corporate wear will enhance professionalism.  

Let us show you how to dress every member of your residential care team, from the nurses and allied health workers to administration. Infectious also supplies functional polo shirts and corporate tops for community care workers.

The styles below are highly recommended for Aged Care Uniforms. All items have bright colours and patterns that are easy on the eye and will bring a smile to the face of your clients, residents and their families as well as your coworkers.

Think of how good your staff will look in these great fitting and functional fashion tops. Best prints designs for aged care workers.

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Patients are always number one in a medical centre, however, practice management should be of a high priority too. After all, a well-managed medical centre can assist staff to take better care of patient needs, while providing better support to doctors and other medical staff.

There is a lot to consider when starting up or maintaining a medical centre. From staff payroll to medical supplies, doctor recruitment to general practice accreditation, the tasks are sometimes simple and at other times complex. Add in anomalies such as HR or software issues and there is little time left over to do the more proactive tasks such as budgeting forecasts or marketing of the practice. 

To operate a medical centre that provides quality primary care, a cohesive team is required. Having tasks clearly designated and support when needed, will allow staff to work within their strengths and develop new skills confidently. 

Nicky Jardine and her team can provide this through virtual practice management services, where her team can work cohesively with those within the medical practice. Using cutting edge technology means that Nicky’s team can provide ‘Virtual’ assistance to staff through the medium that most suits. Be that a phone call, email, SMS or remote access of a computer. The medical receptionists or practice nurses are then able to access the information they require efficiently, plus draw upon the knowledge and experience of Nicky's team.

In addition to the day to day running of a medical centre, Nicky Jardine and her team can provide referrals to insurance, accounting, property, and legal services. The extent to which these services are utilised will depend on such items such as the type of services provided by the medical centre, whether it is bulk, mixed or private billing, and other factors such as if it is a solo or group medical practice. 

With decades of experience, Nicky Jardine's staff are well placed to help develop the goals of a medical practice. All staff have proven success in the health industry and in their own expertise i.e. law, accountancy etc. So regardless of the mix of requirements, Nicky Jardine’s services can meet the needs of any medical practice.     

To achieve these goals, responsibilities are clearly apportioned between medical centre staff and the practice management team. Having duties clearly defined ensures that there is always someone to contact should problems arise. Mentoring for clinic staff is also provided, so as to lift everyone to a high standard of service.

For future growth, clear goals can be worked towards and once achieved can be maintained by the practice management team. This is done through quality service that involves adherence to communication rules and performance standards, all of which are agreed upon by the medical practice principle. 

If you are considering setting up a new medical centre or upgrading the management of an existing medical practice, Nicky Jardine and her team are happy to discuss your vision for the future. Please contact http://nickyjardine.com to discuss how Nicky Jardine’s business health solutions can work for your practice.

Remember that Infectious Clothing Company is a total uniform solution for your medical practice. Infectious supplies top quality uniforms and specialise in scrub style uniforms and corporate wear. When you buy from an industry leader you will look like an industry leader. 

Healthcare uniforms have come a long way in the past 15 years and Infectious was there in Sydney at the beginning of the scrubs revolution. Buy your medical uniforms from a trusted supplier with a track record of delivering top quality products on time and on budget.

Hospitals Let us show you how easy it can be to fit out your Doctors and Nurses in stylish professional uniforms all in coordinating colours complete with your hospital logo. Infectious will guide you through the decision-making process every step of the way from fittings to delivery. Your new uniforms will look so good you will be the envy of your peers. When thinking scrubs don't forget about the other hospital workers such as Midwives, Radiographers, Technicians, Physios, Occupational Therapists, & Pharmacists. All these allied professions would also look great wearing stylish scrub uniforms. No matter what your profession Infectious is your first choice supplier for hospital scrubs.

Why choose scrubs? 

• scrubs are comfortable
• scrubs are functional
• scrubs look professional
• scrubs are low cost
• scrubs require minimal maintenance
• quality scrubs really last making them great value for money 

The choice of scrubs is easy and for your supplier, there is only one choice - choose Infectious.

Shop Australia's largest collection of premium quality medical scrubs and fall in love with the latest offerings from leading medical apparel brands like Dickies Medical, WonderWink and Code Happy. Scrub tops, scrub pants, printed scrub tops, lab coats available for Men and Women.

Infectious supplies medical apparel to many Sydney Hospitals and is

the official uniform partner to the Sydney Adventist Hospital.

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