Now more than ever, the world needs to go green! The amount of plastic waste generated is increasing by the day.
Greenpeace’s latest ad addresses the seriousness of the situation well and shows the overwhelming amount of plastic waste the UK generates. If you haven’t seen it yet, here it is -
While the ad only highlights the UK's role in the plastic waste, other countries are equally complicit.
The hospital industry understands it better than others and is finding ways to be more environmentally-friendly.
Recently, one of the leading companies in the premium healthcare uniform industry, Barco Uniforms, announced their initiative to prevent the environment from getting polluted by turning 7.5 million plastic bottles into the fabric for their premium Scrub Collection.
Barco One is amongst the first lines of medical scrubs to incorporate a sustainable element into its fabric and Barco Uniforms is determined to bring an increased number of bottles incorporated into the fabric technology in the years to come.
If you work in the health care industry, you most likely wear scrubs to work every day. What if we tell you that your scrubs are doing more than their jobs? They're also saving the environment.
Scrubs are the building blocks of a healthcare professionals’ wardrobe. They have come a long way from just being colour-coded, with limited styles and looks. Today, they possess the freedom to spell fashion while being kind to the planet.
Eco-friendly, sustainable, and high-quality scrubs at Diamond Designs
In addition to our own brand of healthcare and beauty uniforms, we are also the exclusive distributor of Grey’s Anatomy and Barco One uniforms. The Barco One collection is the first healthcare scrub collection in Ireland made with eco-friendly fabric. We are proud to present this new, revolutionary and eco-friendly scrub collection by Barco One, with each set of scrubs made using 10 recycled plastic bottles.
Designed to help all the healthcare professionals performing at their peak, the Barco One scrub collection uses groundbreaking fabric technology that facilitates 6-points of performance:
- Eco-friendly recycled fabric
- Soil release
- Temperature-regulating
- Moisture-wicking
- 4-way stretch
- Wrinkle resistance
Makings of the eco-friendly fabric
The process of creating the fabric starts with cleaning the plastic bottles and turning them into pallets. The pallets are then crushed and melted, the melted plastic is then turned into a thread that is woven with polyester.
Powering its durability, each Barco One scrub set is made from 10 recycled plastic bottles. Barco One incorporates these bottles into the fabrics to contribute to a cleaner and safer environment for marine animals. The fabric technology design not only helps the environment but also inspired the design of lightweight fabric and 4-way stretch, making it a win-win for all.
The premium line of scrubs is known to blend comfort with a smart appearance, making it a favourite amongst healthcare professionals. The customised blend (50% Polyester, 43% Recycled Polyester and 7% Spandex) help enhance the durability, functionality, and comfort of the scrubs. These machine-washable scrubs are highly breathable and recyclable. The revolutionary temperature-regulating fabric technology adapts to environmental and body temperature variances, allowing you to keep your cool while working your way through those strenuous shifts.
The wide range of scrubs, vests and joggers are designed to ensure a great all-day fit. The scrubs are available in multiple colour options, choose a colour that compliments your professional appearance. Pick from a wide range of eco-friendly Barco One medical scrubs available at Diamond Designs and save the world in more ways than one.