# Redesigned Medical Attire The Universal Gown Will Bring Dignity to Hospital Patients By Meghan Young | Published 2010-03-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-gown References: [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/1597480/new-hospital-designs-encourage-greater-privacy-less-flashing) & [news.bbc](http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8505625.stm) Commissioned by Britain’s [Department of Health and Design Council](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-skateboard-deck), Ben De Lisi took a break from designing high fashion to create the [Universal Gown](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azza-fahmy-boutique). Part of the Design for Patient Dignity program, it does just that, provide dignity to patients. Check out the video to see how easy the Universal Gown is to slip on and off while ensuring a patient's privacy. Talk about filling an unmet need--it's high time for these [hospital gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptive-clothing-1) to hit the market. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Redesigned Hospital Attire:** Opportunity for innovative redesign of hospital gowns to provide patients with more dignity and privacy. - **Design for Patient Dignity:** Creating products and solutions that prioritize patient comfort and dignity in healthcare settings. - **Accessible Medical Clothing:** Developing inclusive and easy-to-use clothing options for hospital patients that enhance their well-being and maintain their privacy. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare:** Innovative medical attire solutions for hospitals and healthcare facilities. - **Fashion:** Collaborations between fashion designers and healthcare institutions to create innovative and stylish hospital attire. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Producing functional and comfortable medical clothing that meets the unique needs of patients in hospitals and healthcare settings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Relaxing Bedding-Inspired Robes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-gandy-duvet-robe.md) - [Sanitizing Organizational Clothing Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clothing-cabinet1.md) - [Adaptive Clothing Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primark-x-victoria-jenkins.md) - [Next-Generation Medical Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextgeneration-medical-bed.md) - [Performance Scrubwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/figs.md) - [Inclusive Undergarment Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primark-1.md) - [Comfort-Focused Patient Warming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patient-warming-system.md) - [Exclusive Seasonal Scrubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-scrubs.md) - [Elegant Easy-to-Wear Shirt Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shirt-dress-collection.md)