Velilla 588 medical scrub top: the same top, but long-sleeved
The long-sleeved version of the white medical scrub top, in 190 g/m² polyester-cotton twill. V-neck, side vents and three patch pockets, one of them on the chest. It is sold as a single piece: the price covers the scrub top only. If you need short sleeves, the reference is 587.
✅ Features
Long sleeves: protect the forearm, which matters in cold storage rooms, meat-cutting rooms, cleaning services and any job without direct patient contact. In healthcare settings with frequent handwashing, the short-sleeved version (587) is the right choice.
V-neck: goes on and comes off over the head without pulling your hair.
Chest pocket: one of the three pockets is on the chest, handy for a pen or an ID card.
Side vents: extra room when bending down, without the garment riding up over the hip.
190 g/m² 65/35 twill: no finishes that wear off, very tolerant of industrial laundering.
👷 What jobs it is for
Professional cleaning services and institutional facilities.
Warehouses, cold rooms and meat-cutting rooms.
Food industry and food production workshops.
Pharmacies, opticians and orthopaedic shops.
Veterinary clinics and dog grooming.
Laboratories and consulting rooms without direct patient contact.
📋 Technical specifications
Velilla reference: 588
Composition: 65% polyester · 35% cotton
Weight: 190 g/m²
Fabric: twill
Neck: V-neck
Sleeve: long
Details: side vents
Pockets: three patch pockets, one on the chest
Color: white
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL and 3XL
🧺 Care
Wash at 60 °C. With no elastane or finishes, it handles the industrial cycle well.
The 65% polyester gives good dimensional stability.
Tumble dry and iron at medium temperature.
Use a chlorine-free optical brightener; bleach yellows white polyester.
Suitable for industrial laundering.
💡 Tip: Before ordering long sleeves for a healthcare team, check the facility's hand hygiene protocol. If staff have direct contact with patients, the usual rule is forearms bare below the elbow, and long sleeves force you to roll them up for every wash, which in practice nobody does. The 588 is a better fit for cleaning, warehouse, food and laboratory work, where there is no such requirement and the sleeve offers more protection.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the 588 scrub top and the 587?
The 588 is the long-sleeved version of the 587, which has short sleeves. The fabric, V-neck, side vents and pockets are the same.
When should I choose long sleeves?
Long sleeves protect the forearm and suit cleaning, warehouse, food and laboratory work. With frequent handwashing in healthcare settings, the short-sleeved version (587) is the usual choice.
What pockets does it have?
It has three patch pockets, one of them on the chest.
What fabric is it made of and what sizes are available?
It is made of 190 g/m² 65/35 polyester-cotton twill, in white. Sizes are XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL and 3XL.
Does it include the trousers?
No, it is sold as a single piece and the price covers the scrub top only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the trousers included?
No. The 588 is the top only. If you want the complete set in a single purchase, reference 800 includes top and trousers.
How does it differ from the 587?
Only in the sleeves and the size range. The 587 has short sleeves and ranges from 2XS to 4XL. This 588 has long sleeves and ranges from XS to 3XL.
When are long sleeves a good choice?
In professional cleaning, warehousing, cold rooms, the food industry and laboratories, where protecting the forearm matters and there is no constant handwashing.
Can I use it on a hospital ward?
Only if the facility's protocol allows it. The usual rule for direct patient contact is bare forearms below the elbow, and there the short-sleeve 587 is the right choice.
Does it withstand industrial washing at 90 degrees?
The manufacturer specifies 60 °C. With no elastane or finishes, it withstands a harsh cycle well, but the white suffers above 60 °C.
Can it be autoclave sterilised?
No. The polyester-cotton blend is not approved for autoclaving.
Can I use bleach?
No. Chlorine yellows white polyester irreversibly.
