| Many occupations are well-known to use that staple | | | | embroidered on the breast of the coat. Polyester also |
| of professionalism, the lab coat. Today, there are a | | | | provides the perfect canvas for such embroidery. |
| great variety of lab coats available on the market. | | | | Once the fabric is pre-shrunk, the embroidery can be |
| Different styles, materials, colors, and designs are | | | | applied without worry of further shrinking. Polyester |
| manufactured. The most popular fabrics used to make | | | | can also be pressed flat for a nice, crisp look. |
| lab coats are polyester and polypropylene, which is | | | | A polypropylene (poly) lab coat is a more protective |
| known simply as "poly." | | | | alternative to the standard polyester lab coat [ One of |
| A lab coat made of polyester has many benefits. | | | | its main benefits is its ability to resistant both liquids and |
| They are usually wrinkle-free, which is a great benefit | | | | dry particulates. It is also heat resistant, which is |
| to all who wear them. Since one of the functions of a | | | | important for scientists working with open flame. Poly |
| lab coat is to denote professionalism, a smooth, | | | | lab coats are useful for those professionals working |
| wrinkle-free texture is imperative. Polyester lab coats | | | | near biohazards and hazardous waste. Although they |
| (which are actually a blend of 80 percent polyester | | | | are more expensive than a standard polyester lab |
| and 20 percent cotton) are the easiest lab coats to | | | | coat, they are often used as disposable lab coats, |
| care for. They can be washed on high heat to sanitize | | | | since they are used for protection against dangerous |
| them, and tossed in the dryer, preventing the need for | | | | materials. |
| ironing. The polyester blend fabric leads to a "wash | | | | Both types of lab coats are often available in various |
| and wear" capability of the lab coat, which is welcome | | | | colors and prints, for those who would like to venture |
| for most wearers. | | | | outside the standard white. |
| Some professionals like to have a name or logo | | | | |