Guides
What Are Scrubs?
A plain-English explanation of what scrubs are, where the name comes from, how they evolved and why healthcare teams wear them.
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Scrubs and Workwear Guides
Our scrubs and workwear guides answer the questions buyers, uniform managers and brand founders ask before they order: what scrubs are, which fabric to choose, how sizing works, which safety standards apply to flame-resistant and high-visibility clothing, and how to start a scrub business. They are written by the team that cuts and sews garments in our Los Angeles factory and link to the official sources behind each fact.
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Scrub Fabric Guide
How cotton, polyester, rayon and spandex behave in scrubs, which blends suit which roles, and what to ask a manufacturer about fabric.
Scrub Size Chart
How scrubs are sized and measured, the difference between unisex and women's cuts, a typical size chart, and how to size a whole team.
How to Start a Scrub Brand
A practical roadmap for founders launching a scrub line: research, design, tech packs, fabric, sampling, minimums, labeling, pricing and channels.
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NFPA 70E Explained
A plain-English guide to NFPA 70E: who it applies to, the four arc flash PPE categories and their minimum arc ratings, and what the standard requires of work clothing.
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NFPA 2112 Explained
What the NFPA 2112 standard requires of flame-resistant garments, how third-party certification and labeling work, who needs 2112 clothing, and how it differs from NFPA 70E.
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ANSI 107 Hi-Vis Classes
How ANSI/ISEA 107 classifies high-visibility apparel by type and class, the minimum fluorescent and reflective areas for each, approved colors, and how to pick Class 2 or Class 3 for a job.
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How to Wash FR Clothing
A practical care guide for flame-resistant and arc-rated workwear: home washing steps, what never to use, handling oil and grease, drying, repairs, inspection and retirement.
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Coveralls vs Overalls
The practical difference between coveralls and bib overalls, how each works with FR and hi-vis requirements, and how to choose the right one for each trade.
Which guide do you need?
Start with the question you are trying to answer. The table below points each type of reader to the most useful guide.
| You are… | Your question | Start here |
|---|---|---|
| A practice or clinic manager | What should our team’s scrubs be made of? | Scrub fabric guide |
| A uniform or procurement manager | How do we size 40 people without endless exchanges? | Scrub size chart |
| New to healthcare apparel | What exactly are scrubs, and where did they come from? | What are scrubs? |
| A founder planning a scrub line | How do I go from idea to first production run? | How to start a scrub brand |
| An electrical contractor or safety manager | What arc-rated clothing do my electricians need? | NFPA 70E explained |
| An oil and gas or industrial safety lead | What makes a garment flame-resistant to standard? | NFPA 2112 explained |
| A road, construction or warehouse supervisor | Which hi-vis class does my crew need? | ANSI 107 hi-vis classes |
| Anyone responsible for FR uniforms | How do we wash FR clothing without damaging it? | How to wash FR clothing |
| A facilities or trades buyer | Should we buy coveralls or overalls? | Coveralls vs overalls |
Guides to scrubs
Scrubs look simple, but the details decide whether a uniform program works: the fabric, the cut, the size range and how the garments are laundered. These guides cover the basics and the decisions behind them.
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- What are scrubs? explains the meaning of the word, why they are called scrubs, how surgical clothing moved from frock coats to white gowns to “surgical greens”, and who wears scrubs today.
- Scrub fabric guide compares cotton, polyester, rayon and spandex, the common blends built from them, antimicrobial finishes and what can be claimed about them, and how laundering should shape your fabric choice.
- Scrub size chart shows how scrub sizes work, how to measure chest, waist, hips and inseam, the difference between unisex and women’s cuts, and how to size an entire team without a pile of exchanges.
When you are ready to order, our custom scrubs range covers tops, pants, jackets, lab coats and more, all cut and sewn in our Los Angeles factory with a minimum of about 50 pieces per style.
Guide for scrub brand founders
- How to start a scrub brand walks founders through market research, choosing between private label and custom manufacturing, tech packs, fabric, sampling, minimum order quantities, legal labeling, pricing and sales channels.
It pairs with our private label service for founders who want to launch on proven styles under their own brand.
Guides to workwear safety standards
Flame-resistant and high-visibility clothing is governed by consensus standards and workplace rules. These guides explain what the standards require in plain language, with links to the issuing organizations.
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- NFPA 70E explained covers electrical safety in the workplace, arc flash PPE categories and the clothing requirements that follow from them.
- NFPA 2112 explained covers the standard for flame-resistant garments that protect against short-duration thermal exposure from flash fire, and what certified clothing means.
- ANSI 107 hi-vis classes explains the ANSI/ISEA 107 performance classes, Class 2 vs Class 3, and how to choose the right class for the job.
For garments built to these standards, see our work uniforms range.
Guides to workwear care and choice
- How to wash FR clothing sets out how to launder flame-resistant garments so they keep their protective properties, and what to avoid.
- Coveralls vs overalls explains the difference between the two garments and which suits which kind of work.
Quick answers
Some questions come up so often that a short answer helps before you read the full guide:
What are scrubs?
Simple, easy-care top-and-pant uniforms worn mainly in healthcare, named after the “scrubbed” sterile environment of the operating room.What is the best scrub fabric?
It depends on the work and the laundry: poly-cotton for hot, frequent industrial washing; polyester-rayon-spandex or polyester-spandex blends for soft, stretchy comfort.How do scrub sizes work?
Letter sizes based on chest, waist, hip and inseam measurements; unisex cuts are straighter and usually run larger than women’s cuts.What does it take to start a scrub brand?
A clear niche, designs or chosen styles, fabric, approved samples, a first production run and the right labels, then a pricing and sales plan.
Tip: Standards change. For NFPA and ANSI/ISEA requirements, always check the current edition with the issuing organization before writing a purchasing specification.
Before you request a quote
Whichever guide you read, the same information makes a quote fast and accurate:
- 01The garments and styles you need, with reference photos if you have them.
- 02Approximate quantities per style and color (our minimum is about 50 pieces per style).
- 03Your size breakdown, or a request for a size chart and samples.
- 04Fabric preferences or performance needs, including how the garments will be laundered.
- 05Logo files and placement for embroidery or printing.
- 06Any safety standard your workplace requires the garments to meet, so we can discuss it at quote stage.
- 07Your target delivery date, so we can confirm timing at quote stage.
How we write these guides
We write for people making real buying decisions and cite official sources such as the FTC, EPA, OSHA, NFPA and ASTM wherever a standard or regulation is involved. Order-specific details, such as fabric options, lead times or exact size charts, we confirm at quote stage.
If a question is not answered here, our services team can help with private label, custom manufacturing, embroidery and wholesale orders.
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