We at Eco Ninjas by Warwick Med have been working hard supplying reusable embroidered theatre caps for over three years to various NHS hospitals in the UK, developing extensive knowledge and expertise along the way. We have worked with universities, sustainability leaders and various speciality consultants in conducting evaluations and microbial studies.

From the ordering process — collating correct sizes and considering hair lengths — to what happens when staff members leave and no one else can wear their personalised hats, we feel we now have the perfect solution.

Introducing Our New Badge Hat Range

We have designed and created a new range of personalised products that addresses the main pain points, including third-party laundering which isn't possible with embroidered products. Our hats can be washed at high temperatures — just like scrubs. They can also be worn by other staff members when someone leaves, making our new design a more sustainable and more cost-effective alternative to embroidery.

The Problem with Existing Solutions

In a theatre setting, badges are often covered by theatre gowns, lanyards are tucked away, and both often have too small a font to read from a distance. Over the last five years, names and roles have been written directly onto disposable hats, printed onto stickers, ironed on, or embroidered onto fabric hats. While this initiative has gathered global momentum in improving communication, each method has its limitations.

We believe we have designed the safest and best eco-friendly alternative to all of these tried methods — successfully combining a reusable theatre hat with a modern, innovative name badge.

Badge Design and Testing

We investigated a plethora of fixation methods and badge materials — from magnets to Velcro to a plastic window/pocket — and eventually found the perfect fixation solution. Our badges are easy to attach, remove and clean.

Research supports clip-on identity badges as a better solution than lanyards, with significantly less bacterial colonisation. A fixed position on the upper chest minimises contact with the clinical environment, and makes hand re-contamination more difficult. Our surgical badge hats apply exactly this principle.

Our badges have been tested by industry experts to confirm they are suitable for their designed use and can withstand vigorous cleaning without being affected by hospital-grade chemicals.

The Future of Theatre Identification

We believe that our surgical badge hats are the future of sustainable, easily identifiable headwear and name badges in operating theatres. If you would like a price list and our electronic badge hat brochure, please contact us via the contact form on our website.