Behrens Men’s Healthcare Mandarin Collar Tunic

Yes. The Behrens Male Mandarin Tunic is designed to handle frequent machine washing. It is made from a 195gsm blend of 65% polyester and 35% cotton, which gives it durability and shape retention, and it is vat dyed for improved colourfastness. The garment is rated for 65 degree washes, which aligns with standard clinical laundering temperatures. This combination means the tunic will withstand repeated hospital or care-home laundering without quick degradation. It benefits nurses, care assistants and other clinical staff who launder uniforms often. As a practical note, while the fabric mix resists wear and fading, this is not specialised protective clothing, so if you need fluid-repellent or flame-retardant properties you should choose a garment specifically certified for those risks.

Yes. The Behrens Male Mandarin Tunic includes several purpose-built pockets to keep essential items secure. It has a left sleeve pocket with a waterproof lining and pen division specifically for pens and small tools, two lower hip pockets with an internal key loop, and an additional bleeper pocket inside the right lower pocket for paging devices. The zip front fastening with a press stud helps keep the tunic closed while you move, and the action back and vents reduce shifting so items stay more stable during busy work. This makes the tunic well suited to nurses, healthcare assistants and support staff who need quick, secure access to pens, keys and bleeps. If you carry larger smartphones or tablets regularly, you may want to check pocket dimensions or consider carrying those devices in a separate pouch.

The Behrens Male Mandarin Tunic is more durable and structured than many lighter-weight tunics, which makes it better for heavy-use clinical settings. Its 195gsm fabric weight and 65% polyester content offer greater resistance to abrasion and repeated washing than thinner fabrics, and vat dyeing improves colour retention. Practical features such as epaulette loops, a zip front with press stud, multiple specialised pockets and an action back deliver functionality that lighter tunics often lack. This tunic suits wards, busy clinics and care environments where durability and storage matter most. However, because it is heavier, it can be slightly less breathable than very lightweight tunics, so in hot, high-energy environments some staff prefer a lighter option or a layered approach. It is also not a substitute for certified protective garments when specific barrier protection is required.