Comfort and functionality of workwear from the perspective of medical staff and patients

Đorđević, Suzana; Kodrić, Marija; Jovićević Pavković, Jelena; Đorđević, Dragan

Tekstil : journal for textile and clothing technology, Vol. 72 No. 1, 2023.

Original scientific paper

Comfort and functionality of workwear from the perspective of medical staff and patients

Suzana Đorđević ; Academy of Applied Studies Southern Serbia, Department of Technology and Art Studies Leskovac, Leskovac, Serbia *
Marija Kodrić orcid.org/0000-0002-7851-8921 ; Innovation Center University of Nis, Serbia
Jelena Jovićević Pavković orcid.org/0009-0001-1055-5654 ; University of Nis, Faculty of Technology in Leskovac, Leskovac, Serbia
Dragan Đorđević ; University of Nis, Faculty of Technology in Leskovac, Leskovac, Serbia

* Corresponding author.

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APA 6th Edition

Đorđević, S., Kodrić, M., Jovićević Pavković, J. & Đorđević, D. (2023). Comfort and functionality of workwear from the perspective of medical staff and patients. Tekstil, 72 (1), 7-12. Retrieved from https://hrcak.srce.hr/334437

MLA 8th Edition

Đorđević, Suzana, et al. "Comfort and functionality of workwear from the perspective of medical staff and patients." Tekstil, vol. 72, no. 1, 2023, pp. 7-12. https://hrcak.srce.hr/334437. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

Chicago 17th Edition

Đorđević, Suzana, Marija Kodrić, Jelena Jovićević Pavković and Dragan Đorđević. "Comfort and functionality of workwear from the perspective of medical staff and patients." Tekstil 72, no. 1 (2023): 7-12. https://hrcak.srce.hr/334437

Harvard

Đorđević, S., et al. (2023). 'Comfort and functionality of workwear from the perspective of medical staff and patients', Tekstil, 72(1), pp. 7-12. Available at: https://hrcak.srce.hr/334437 (Accessed 05 July 2026)

Vancouver

Đorđević S, Kodrić M, Jovićević Pavković J, Đorđević D. Comfort and functionality of workwear from the perspective of medical staff and patients. Tekstil [Internet]. 2023 [cited 2026 July 05];72(1):7-12. Available from: https://hrcak.srce.hr/334437

IEEE

S. Đorđević, M. Kodrić, J. Jovićević Pavković and D. Đorđević, "Comfort and functionality of workwear from the perspective of medical staff and patients", Tekstil, vol.72, no. 1, pp. 7-12, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://hrcak.srce.hr/334437. [Accessed: 05 July 2026]

Abstract

The article examines the selection of fibers and fabrics used in the production of medical workwear, along with an assessment of its comfort and functionality from the perspective of both medical staff and patients. It presents the fundamental properties of three types of 100% cotton fabrics, originating from Israeli, Egyptian, and Greek cotton. These fabrics are used to produce men’s and women’s uniforms and surgical coats. A survey was conducted with 100 participants, comprising 50 healthcare workers and 50 patients. The respondents were divided into two groups, with equal representation of men and women across different age groups and educational backgrounds. Key findings from the survey include the following: a relationship was identified between the external appearance of healthcare workers and patients' perception of their professional competence (64%). Additionally, 84% of healthcare workers fully agreed that clothing plays a significant role in shaping their professional image. Regarding comfort, 45% of patients believe that the thermo-physiological properties of workwear are linked to the quality of services provided, a sentiment shared by 44% of healthcare workers. Moreover, all respondents (100%) acknowledged that uncomfortable clothing could negatively affect the performance of healthcare workers. Finally, every participant confirmed that fabric choice influences the thermo-physiological comfort of medical workwear.