Hospital/Exam Gowns

Are you "sick" of those tiny paper exam gowns at the doctor's office? Tired of being "over-exposed" in the x-ray department? Are you worried about "coverage" during a hospital stay? All puns aside — those too-small gowns are no laughing matter. Not having a gown that fits can make an already unpleasant experience embarrassing and even more stressful. But we have the answer.

Many doctor's offices and hospitals don't stock extra-large examination gowns; some have a size 2X which fits people up to about 200-225 lbs. Our gowns fit just about everyone larger . . .

• Size 3X fits people whose largest measurement (either bust, waist, or hip) is smaller than 62". To fit into this one, your upper arm also needs to be less than 22" around.
• Size 8X fits people between 62" and 78" around. If you used to wear our old 5X gown, this is the one to order. To fit into this one, your upper arm also needs to be less than 35" around.
• Size 10X fits everyone larger than 75" around. To fit into this one, your upper arm also needs to be less than 33" around.

In the above list of sizes, there is some overlap of measurements. Choose the size that will result in a looser or snugger fit, depending on your preference.

A necessity for large or supersize men and women! All are long, typically reaching mid-calf on someone 5' 7". Shorter people may wish to hem them to a preferred length. Cotton/poly blend.

For IV use or extended hospital stays:

For extended hospital stays in which intravenous (IV) connections will be made to the patient's arm 24 hours a day, in theory, snap sleeves facilitate changing the gown without removal of the IV tubing. However, some nurses tell us that snap sleeves are not absolutely necessary even when IV's are used. If you are ordering one or two gowns "just to have on hand" in case you need one, we suggest the one without snap sleeves, for general use.