THE PATIENT GOWN
Parsons students partner with Care + Wear to redesign the hospital gown
Students from the Parsons School of Design have worked with hospital clothing company Care+Wear to create a patient gown that provides coverage, while also allowing doctors necessary access to the body. Made from a breathable blend of cotton and polyester, the wrap-style gown features a shielding pleat at the back for lower body access, while a system of easy-to-fasten ties and snaps on the inside and outside of the gown allow for partial exposure on both sides of the body. The wide sleeves with four plastic snaps provide clinicians with easy access to the upper arms for the insertion of an IV, and two snaps at the top back area of the neck allow for upper-back access.