Have you been lost in the sea of lab coats? There are literally hundreds of different kinds of lab coats out there. There are different lengths, different cuts, different features, even different colors. Here are a few guiding steps to help you find your perfect match!

1.) Know the guidelines from your employer. In many places there are rules on what kind of lab coat is allowed at work. Make sure you know these rules when you are searching for your next lab coat.

2.) Do you work with microorganisms? If so, go with an antimicrobial lab coat which helps protect your lab coat from the growth and multiplication of a broad spectrum of microorganisms.

3.) Pay attention to the fabric mix. If you want a softer and heavier lab coat, pick a mix that has a smaller ratio of polyester to cotton (the average tends to be around 80% Polyester and 20% Cotton).

4.) Pick something  you like the look of. With a variety of different buttons, white dyes, etc., you will be sure to find something that catches your eye and will look great on you!

Put these new tips into practice and you will be sure to find a lab coat that is good looking and functional! Check out our lab coat page and begin the search for your perfect lab coat!

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The Medline Unisex Knee Length Lab Coat is one of our favorite scrubs for this summer. With its light, primarily polyester fabric, it can breathe easily and moves with you. The style may be unisex, but the sharp lines, spacious pockets and 5 button front of this lab coat consistently looks crisp and clean. It also has side vents, which allow for easy access to your pants and scrub top pockets. So, this lab coat is ideal for anyone who has lots of things they must carry around throughout the day. Unlike some other lab coats it won’t block access to other pockets you may have on other garments!

Not only does this lab coat come in the standard white, it also comes in navy blue and light blue! Buy this lab coat today and save 15% when you use coupon code LABCOAT15 at checkout (offer ends 6/30/2012)!

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Today’s veterinarians & veterinarian technicians handle lots of pets. These pets range from the dogs & cats to snakes, horses and more. It is imperative to have scrubs that are durable as well as made of material that is easily washable.

Handling animals like dogs & cats which can shed, having cotton heavy scrub will only make the hairs stick to you more. Nobody likes to to start looking like their patients! Wear scrubs that are more polyester. While polyester sounds like it might be rough and uncomfortable, there have been huge strides in the processing of polyester. Now polyester is one of the softest materials for scrubs with the same qualities of polyester. For veterinarians, we suggest getting tops & pants from our PerforMAX™ line. The scrubs are made of 100% polyester and have special wicking which allows the fabric to take moisture away from the skin which keeps the wearer dry & cool.

Additionally, veterinarians need a lab coat that can handle the daily activities in the office. For this reason we suggest the MDT12: Unisex Staff Length Lab Coat. The staff length allows you to move easily without having a long lab coat to get caught on the knee when kneeling up & down to greet the animals. This lab coat also has ample pockets for all the accessories and items that a veterinarian needs to examine their patients. This particular lab coat is made of 80% polyester/ 20% cotton. This is a good ratio when handling animals. It is easy to brush off the hair from the animals.

For all your practice’s scrub & lab coat needs check out scrubs123 for extensive options for scrubs & lab coats.

For the ladies we love the Women’s Staff Length lab coat. This lab coat has ample storage for all the equipment you may need on a daily basis. With its poplin fabric (80/20 Poly/Cotton) it is both comfortable and durable. It also has a slide slash opening on either side so that you can easily access your pants and scrub top pockets underneath. This lab coat was cut and design for women. The princess seamed back with the belt makes anyone look slimmer and more feminine.

For the men we suggest the Full Length Lab Coat with Knot Button. This premium lab coat is made of 100% pre-shrunk cotton and has knot button closures. This heavy weight twill fabric is one of our most durable lab coats that can hold any of your daily equipment with ease. With 15 different sizes, there is a size for everyone!

All of our lab coats can be custom embroidered and typically ship in 7 days (typically in two if you don’t get embroidery).