Bouffant Nurse Cap
The bouffant is the cap that ends the coverage argument: a full-volume crown that swallows long, thick or braided hair completely, held by an elastic band with an adjustable drawstring and toggle so one size genuinely fits the whole team. This is our reference bouffant nurse cap, made for nursing schools, hospitals and clinics that issue caps as part of the uniform — and for the operating teams who refuse to fight a too-small cap at 6 a.m.
Design and Fit
The crown is cut generously and gathered into an elasticated band; the drawstring and toggle let each wearer set the tension, which matters more than any size chart — too tight gives headaches by mid-shift, too loose slips during a case. The band sits flat around the hairline, keeping hair fully contained at the front, sides and nape. Because adjustment is individual, programs stock one size and stop managing cap size ratios altogether.
Colors and Program Matching
Seven colors: pink, purple, hunter green, medical green, black, navy and ceil blue. The palette is chosen to pair with scrub program colors — medical green and ceil blue for surgical teams, navy and black for general wards, pink and purple where departments color-code by service. Caps are cut from the cap range's twill and stretch fabrics (including the Bobin poly-rayon twill at 220 GSM and the lighter Ivy poly-stretch at 170 GSM), so they launder on the same cycle as the uniform they ship with.
| Size | One size, adjustable (elastic + drawstring toggle) |
|---|---|
| Colors | Pink, purple, hunter green, medical green, black, navy, ceil blue |
| Minimum order | Confirmed at quotation |
| Customization | Logo options available on program orders |
| Samples | 7 days; regular sample free of charge (freight on the buyer) |
| Inspection | AQL 2.5/4.0 on every shipment |
Who Issues This Cap
Nursing schools issue the bouffant because it fits every student in the cohort without a fitting session. Hospitals issue it to mixed teams for the same reason. Surgical departments that prefer a lower profile for some roles pair it with fitted surgical-style caps in matching colors — the trade-offs are worked through in our bouffant vs surgical caps guide.
Ordering
Minimums for this style are confirmed at quotation; colors can be mixed within an order, and reorders cite the color specification agreed on your first order. Production follows standard group lead times — trial orders in 14 days, small orders in 21 days, bulk in 35 days from the China lines — with AQL 2.5/4.0 inspection before dispatch.
Issue and Laundry Notes
Because one adjustable size covers the whole team, cap issue needs no size census — coordinators hold buffer by the dozen rather than by the size run. The caps launder with the uniform set on the standard program cycle; the drawstring toggle and elastic are specified for that repetition, and the gathered crown returns to shape after washing instead of collapsing. Programs typically hold caps on a faster replacement rhythm than coats, and reorder against the same color specification so a new batch disappears into the existing stock.
Questions Buyers Ask
Does one size really fit long hair?
Yes — that is the point of the bouffant pattern. The crown volume contains long and thick hair, and the drawstring sets the fit individually.
Can we get our department logo on the cap?
Logo customization is available on program orders; minimums are confirmed at quotation.
How does it wash?
The cap fabrics are the same family as the uniform range and are made for repeated laundering alongside the rest of the kit.
Browse the full scrub caps range, including fitted surgical styles.
Request a Quote
Tell us the styles, quantities and customization you need. Quotes are valid for 30 days, and a regular sample is free of charge (you only cover the express freight).
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