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Product Enhancements & Manufacturing with Purpose

Product Enhancements & Manufacturing with Purpose

At Eco Ninjas, patient safety and sustainability are not just values — they are the foundation of every product, partnership and decision we make. In recent months, we have responded to user feedback with a series of product enhancements, each designed to make our range even more practical, inclusive and enduring for clinical settings.

Latest Product Innovations

Durable Badge Protection

To extend the lifespan of our badges, we've introduced a protective vinyl coating. This added layer resists wear from writing and wiping, keeping badges looking sharp and professional for longer.

Intuitive Hat Sizing with Colour-Coded Tags

Our hats now feature colour-coded sizing tags on the outside, making selection simple and familiar — similar to scrub sizing. This system also streamlines sorting and organisation during central laundering.

Inclusive Hijab Collaboration

We've proudly collaborated with Dr Ushna Javed, representative of the British Association on uniforms, to develop our healthcare hijab. It is now available to order and supports inclusive, practical uniform solutions.

One-Size-Fits-All Orthopaedic Hood

Working alongside Mr Andrew Stevenson, Orthopaedic Surgeon and Co-Chair of the Royal College of Surgeons, we've created a fully adjustable one-size-fits-all Orthopaedic Hood — ready to order and tailored to the needs of surgical teams.

A Trusted NHS Partnership

Since March 2023, we have partnered with Northumbria Healthcare's Manufacturing and Innovation Hub to develop our unique range of personalised operating theatre hats for the UK. This collaboration combines Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust's expertise with our vision to create reusable products that support patient safety and reduce environmental impact. All profits are reinvested directly into patient care.

Co-designed. Precision Checked. Clinically Aligned.

Each item is co-designed and checked by quality control, allowing for real-time feedback that supports ongoing refinement. Each press stud is inserted with the exact pressure specified by the manufacturers, and every hat is individually inspected to meet our strict quality standards.

The Hub operates to ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management), ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management) and ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety) standards.

Durability and Performance Testing

The badge and hat fastening system has been rigorously tested by TWI — one of the world's foremost independent research and technology organisations. Using a repeatable peel test, TWI confirmed that the system withstands a minimum of 400 separations and reattachments with no decline in performance or visible wear. The materials retained their integrity and appearance throughout testing in a temperature-controlled laboratory.

From fabric selection to frontline use, every Eco Ninjas theatre hat embodies the principle that safety, quality and sustainability should work hand in hand. All of our products are proudly made in the UK.