How To Save Money On Lab Coats

If you work in a lab, then you know how quickly lab coats wear out or get stained and need to be replaced. Lab coats have the important job of protecting your clothing from spills and stains. They must also protect you from exposure to chemicals and pathogens. They get a lot of tough wear and tear. You are lucky if your lab coat lasts several months. Here are a few tips to keep in mind to help you save money on lab coat costs.

 

The fabric your lab coat is made out of is important for a couple of reasons. Some fabrics are more comfortable than others are and some are more resistant to splashes and spills than others are. When choosing a general-purpose lab coat, cotton fabric or a fabric that is a blend of cotton and polyester are good choices. Select a brand that treats the fabric with a stain repellant coating. This will prolong the life of your lab coat so it doesn't need to be replaced so quickly. Stain repellant fabric will help keep your lab coat looking good as new and being made of cotton, it is machine washable in hot water and bleach, which disinfects while keeping your lab coat a bright white color.

 

You can buy cheap lab coats when you buy in bulk. Although you may not need several lab coats yourself, if you get a group order together with co-workers and order lab coats once or twice a year, you should be able to save quite a bit. Ordering your lab coat online may also help you save as you can compare prices among several sellers to get the best deal. The disadvantage is that you cannot try the lab coat on first to see how well it fits. Many lab coats are uni-sex, one size fits all, so unless you are ordering a fitted style, it might not matter if you cannot try it on.

 

When you want to save money on lab coats, choose plain uni-sex styles that can be purchased well under $20 each. Fitted coats that have additional stylish or decorative features cost a little more but can still be purchased for under $30 each. Of course, if you want to look stylish and be unique from your co-workers, paying a few dollars more for a fashionable lab coat may be worth it.

 

Taking good care of your lab coat will extend its life. Launder your lab coat regularly and remove stains before they have a chance to set. Cap your pens before dropping them into your pocket. Ink stains are among the most common stains on lab coats and you can prevent them by making sure your pens are capped or by using a pocket protector.