Scrub Selection is Crucial

With a large number of brands and styles available, it can be a challenge to know which size will fit you best. Some styles run small, and some may run big.

Sizing charts are generally available, but first you must know your size. Simply grab your measuring tape and we will walk you through the steps so you are prepared to get it right the first time.

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How to Measure

You will need a cloth measuring tape and yourself or a friend. You will find with some of these measurements it’s best that you get some help. But you can still do it alone, it just may be a bit challenging. Make sure not to pull the tape too tight, instead, a comfortable, loose measure works best!

Inseam/Length of Pants: Select a pair of your pants that fit with similar material (cotton or polyester) and measure along the inside of the leg, from just below the crotch down the inside of the leg. See the chart for reference.

In general, both heights below are considered tall regardless of size:

Women 5’8″ and over

Men 6’2″ and over

Chest/Bust: With arms relaxed at your side, measure around the fullest part of your bust.

Waist: Measure under the natural waistline (smallest part of your waist).

Tip: try this if you are still confused – bend to one side and where you find the crease is your natural waistline.

Hip: Standing with feet together, measure around the fullest part of your hips.

Tip: When selecting a pants size, it is best to use your hip measurement if it is more than twice the size of your waist.

Fit & Stlye

Overall Look, Comfort & Mobility:

The fit is just as important as the size. We created this guide so that you are aware of what each term means in the uniform world. Once you know the look you are going for, you can make a better decision on the style of medical scrub you want to wear. Check out this cool chart:

From top to bottom, this is how you want your medical scrubs to fit:

Modern/Contemporary:

Tops may have a slightly shorter sleeve length and a slightly shorter center-back length as well, making exposure likely when bending over.

Pants are more likely to have a lower rise, below the natural waistline but generally above the hips. They are also slimmer through the hips and butt as well.

They are cut closer to the thigh for a more fitted feel.

Classic:

Maximum Comfort, Loose Fit with more room. Typically falls over curves and fits easily over the waist and hips.

The top length runs a little longer than the modern fit and covers a little more of the hips.

Pants are more likely to have a midrise or natural rise that sits at or just below the natural waistline.

Tip: Scrubs are available in different cuts. Shirts may be V-neck (give more room) or crew cut, and pants can come as cargo pants, joggers, straight legs, or wide legs. Cargo pants are more functional, but joggers look better overall.

Men's Fit

Looser fit overall

• Scrub tops have broader shoulders and sleeves are cut loose for better mobility.
• Men’s fit scrub pants usually sit around the natural waistline or just below.
• Men’s fit scrub pants have a relaxed fit through the hip, butt, and thigh as well.

Unisex fit

• Scrub tops have roomier armholes and fit straight and loose through the waist, falling below the hips.
• The length of most unisex scrub tops will likely fall slightly below the hips, but reference the style description for the center back length.
• Unisex fit scrub pants have a rise that normally sits around the natural waist or just below with a more relaxed fit around the hips, butt, and thigh.
• Some women will go down a size when buying unisex fit.

Tip: Scrubs are available in different cuts. Shirts may be V-neck (give more room) or crew cut, and pants can come as cargo pants, joggers, straight legs, or wide legs. Cargo pants are more functional, but joggers look better overall.

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Fabric

Medical scrubs are generally made up of 4 types of materials in some type of blend.

1. Cotton
2. Polyester
3. Spandex/Elastane/Lycra
4. Rayon

Cotton

This is one of the most commonly used organic fabrics in the world. 100% cotton was the main fabric used in the 1950s when medical scrubs were first used. 

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Polyester

This is a synthetic fabric, which is good for resisting shrinkage, stains, and fading.

Fun Fact – The material itself is a type of plastic, which makes it more durable, making your scrubs last longer. 

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Spandex

This is a synthetic lightweight and durable fabric most often seen in leggings. You may also see the terms Lycra or Elastane when describing a type of spandex.

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Rayon

This is a synthetic soft, lightweight, and absorbent fabric very similar to cotton.

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Colors

You may have wondered why healthcare professionals wear different colored scrubs when walking the halls of healthcare facilities or when starting a new job at a hospital. There is no single color that nurses or other staff wear consistently across the healthcare industry. The most common color worn by nurses is blue.

Colors for medical scrubs can be broken down into three categories: traditional, fashionable, and print/patterned colors. 

Traditional

Traditional colors are more common among clinical staff like nursing and nursing assistants. These colors include:

Blue White Black Grey

Fashionable

Fashionable colors are less common among clinical staff like nursing. You tend to see these colors worn more by auxiliary clinical staff: housekeeping, transport, pharmacy, etc.

Brown Burgundy Purple/Pink Yellow/Orange Red Green

Prints

Scrubs with prints are more common in pediatric or veterinary professions. Prints allow you to display more of your personality.

CUSTOM EMBROIDERY OPTIONS

First impressions matter! Custom embroidery can enhance your professional look. 

1. First select an item of your choice
2. Next check the “Add Embroidery” box
3. Follow the steps to create your design, then add to your cart
4. Upload logo to your item’s design (JPG or PNG) with maximum file size of 300px by 300px and send us an email with your order #