Feeling of cloth gowns

Is it just me, or do others miss cloth gowns?

From the instruction to UNdress, to taking the gown, to having the cloth brush against areas that seem especially sensitive to the touch, paper and plastic just arent a good substitutes.

What are your feelings about them?

Most of my exams and surgical procedures have always been in cloth gowns and as I have earlier in various postings explained how it always has made me feel somewhat feminized due to the appearing to be of girly nature especially the shorter mid thigh variety as though I am in a miniskirt. Fretter.

My gp still uses cloth gowns they are my favorite

My gyno uses cloth gowns as well as my current GP… Paper gowns are just not my thing either.

My doctor uses both cloth gowns and drapes. Cloth feels better than paper any day and it is much warmer than crinkly paper shaped into a gown or a vest. Usually exam rooms are cool and when changing out of all my clothing it is nice to know that the gown and drape combo is much warmer than a thin,practically transparent , piece of paper. So cloth is much much better than paper.

I prefer the cloth over paper any time.

I really like cloth hospital gowns and the feeling of wearing them.

The paper gowns make me sweat. I prefer the cloth ones.

I definitely prefer cloth, and that seems to be what the bulk of hospitals/clinic near me use. For day surgery, they had a fancy gown that could be hooked up to blow warm air through it... very nice (though slightly confusing when you're coming out of anesthesia, lol). It also had hidden velcro that could be undone to easily hook up whatever blood pressure cuff or other monitoring equipment would be necessary; I didn't even realize the velcro was there until the nurse undid it. It was a very nice gown!

I definitely prefer cloth gowns. The ones we have for play exams are all cloth too.

I really like the ones with snaps on top of the shoulders too.

@Emma57 I got one of those for a tilt table test. I was cold laying still for 45 minutes. Instead of warm blankets, they attached a hose to it that pumped warm air. It was great!

My doctor still used cloth as of last year, and even throughout the covid pandemic. I like the feeling of the gown, but feel it's not really necessary. I am not body shy.

I've changed insurance this year, so who knows what my next doctor will do.

I had my annual wellness check a few days ago. It was my second year with a new doctor. Last year no clothing removed. This time he handed me a cloth gown and a white sheet and said I'll step out for a minute. Remove everything to waste and shoes and socks. I told him he didn't need to leave but he did anyway. Did as I was instructed but later wished I'd skipped the gown. Just laid the folded sheet/towel on the counter. I believe I did say that I really don't need this but went ahead and did what I was told. Next time I'll just do what's comfortable for me and save the laundry.

I do. I really hate the paper gowns that my PCP uses. I prefer to be in just my boxers like for my dermatologist. My urologist and GI doc both use cloth gowns. They are soft from many washings and are large enough to cover without grabbing at the arms. There is something about sitting on the exam table naked under a cloth gown that brings back memories of being in the hospital as a kid and having x-rays and other tests done. I feel even more vulnerable than when I'm just wearing underpants because the back is usually left open. Often these days it's for a procedure and most recently rectal or urethral endoscopes or ultrasound wands. So one side or the other is laid bare to the doctor.

I have not seen a cloth gown in nearly 30 years. Lately, I have been asked if I would like a gown and I tell the nurse, No, I am fine with just me and my underwear.

They are waiting on the exam table, when she leads me in. Then stays with me and helps me get ready. Oh yes, and drapes, but she removes them and fully exposes me once I'm settled where she wants me.

I prefer the cloth ones. The paper ones are too scratchy on the end of my penis.

My doctor's practice still uses cloth gowns. I don't mind them.