US global workwear brand Dickies has introduced its medical and healthcare uniforms and footwear lines in India, a part of the first phase of operations of the company in India.
“As the medical and healthcare industry in India continues to grow at a steady pace, there is a severe need for quality workwear that ensures uniformity, quality and safety,” Dickies said in a press release.
Its medical uniforms are designed keeping in mind the requirements of the professionals in the industry, who work long hours and are exposed to tough conditions, the brand said.
The uniforms, which include lab coats, scrubs and footwear, have easy-care fabrics made from cotton/polyester that provide breathable, all day comfort and gender-specific sizing and styling.
“There is a severe need for quality workwear in the Indian medical industry, with the healthcare industry in India expected to reach 160 billion US Dollar by 2017,” Ravi Karthikeya, CEO, Dickies India said.
“Every industry needs durable, safe, affordable workwear for safety and better performance and Dickies hopes to fulfill this massive need for quality workwear in the Indian medical industry,” he added.