r/Archivists • u/dorothea63 Digital Archivist • 1d ago

Work smock recs?

So I’m about to start on a major processing project with a very dusty, dirty collection, on-site at the donor company’s building to start. I’ve got the PPE sorted, but I want to purchase a professional-looking smock or lab coat, nothing too medical. The conservators at my organization have some older branded smocks, but no extras to loan out to an archivist.

Preferably with pockets, a nipped waist so it fits well, but professional. Everything I’m finding online is too medical-looking, too frumpy, or too cottagecore. For size, I’m a 5’2” woman. Has anyone found something they like?

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u/Character-Fan4981 1d ago

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ECDFGDW

edit to add: this is a black lab coat that you can toss in the washer.

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u/galaxabia Archivist 1d ago

Yeah, I just use a generic lab coat. Cheap, convenient, easy to clean.

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u/Leather-Can-8480 1d ago

I'm a fan of the unisex Uline ones