How positive is it to have a uniform? In some sectors, the evolution of business casual dress has been seen as a benefit, helping to break down barriers and encourage better co-operation in the workplace.   However, there is a psychology to wearing uniforms, and there are clear benefits to workwear being clearly defined, especially […]

Dentists have an image, whether intentional or otherwise. Whereas they may want patients, colleagues and others to judge them on their skills, capabilities, accumulated knowledge and experience, and on their behaviours, the reality is that first impressions count.  What are the implications for dentists?   What to Wear for Work? There are three crucial elements […]

The clothing people wear reflects the time they live in. This is where style and fashion intersect and can create a snapshot of a particular era. Think of the 1960s or 1970s and you probably can paint a swift mental picture of what people might look like in their everyday clothes.   Medical workwear, and […]

Pastelli’s range of modern medical workwear and uniforms for healthcare professionals have nickel-free fastenings.   There is a very good reason for this. Nickel can trigger an allergy in some people leading to severe skin reactions. It is therefore vital, both for the wearer of the uniform and those they come into regular contact with, […]