Closure
Snaps open with one pull, so staff can remove the jacket quickly before patient care. A zip closes more securely, adds warmth at the neck with a stand-up collar and gives a sportier look.
Scrubs · Los Angeles factory
Custom Scrub Jackets for Every Shift
A scrub jacket is a lightweight warm-up layer worn over a scrub top, usually with a snap or zip front, knit cuffs and several pockets. Custom Uniform Factory cuts and sews custom scrub jackets in its Los Angeles factory from imported fabric for clinics, hospitals and scrub brands, embroidered with your logo or made under your own label, from about 50 pieces per style.
- Minimum order
- About 50 pieces per style
- Production
- Cut & sewn in Los Angeles, imported fabric
- Closures
- Snap front or zip front
- Fits
- Women's, men's and unisex patterns; size range confirmed at quote stage
Scrub Jackets by style
12 styles in 3 families · each made to order in your fabric, color and branding from 50 pieces.
Snap-front warm-up jackets
The snap-front warm-up is the jacket staff reach for between patients because it comes off in one pull. We build it with a banded neck, knit cuffs and the pocket set your team wants, ready for embroidered names or a clinic logo.
Zip-front scrub jackets
A full zip with a stand collar looks sportier and keeps the neck warmer on cold units. Brands use this style for their scrub jacket for women and men lines, often in stretch fabric with thumbhole cuffs.
Bomber and collared scrub jackets
Ribbed bomber hems or a notched collar give front desk and specialty practices a more polished look than a basic warm-up. Embroidered scrub jackets in these styles work well for managers and patient-facing staff.
Customize your scrub jackets
Pick the style, fabric and colors, add your logo and names, then attach the design to your quote. We cut and sew it in Los Angeles from 50 pieces per style.
Why do healthcare teams wear scrub jackets?
Healthcare teams wear warm-up jackets because hospitals and clinics are kept cool and staff move between warm patient rooms, cold corridors and outdoor breaks. A matching jacket adds warmth without a bulky sweater, keeps staff identifiable by role color, and carries the logo where a personal sweater cannot.
Check your facility’s dress code before rolling jackets out. Some infection prevention policies ask clinical staff to remove long-sleeved outer layers before direct patient care, an approach discussed in the SHEA expert guidance on healthcare personnel attire. That is one reason quick snap closures are popular.
What should you specify on a custom scrub jacket?
Custom scrub jackets come down to four details: the closure, the pockets, the cuffs and the length. Each one decides whether staff keep the jacket on through a shift or leave it in a locker, so settle all four before sampling.
Pockets
Two lower pockets are the minimum, plus a chest or inside pocket for a phone. Pen slots on the sleeve and a badge loop at the chest keep ID visible over the jacket.
Cuffs
Rib-knit cuffs keep sleeves from sliding down over the hands, which staff appreciate at the sink and during care.
Length
Hip length stays out of the way when sitting and bending, and should clear the seat so the jacket does not bunch when staff sit to chart.
Which scrub jacket style fits your team?
The snap-front warm-up is the usual clinical choice, because it comes off fast between patients; zip-front and bomber styles suit brand collections and cooler roles; collared jackets suit reception and management; fleece or knit jackets suit non-clinical areas and commutes. The table compares the five styles we make.
| Style | Closure | Collar | Warmth | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warm-up jacket | Snaps | Crew or banded neck | Light | Clinical floors, quick on and off |
| Zip-front jacket | Zip | Stand-up or mock collar | Light to medium | Brand collections, home health, cooler units |
| Bomber | Zip | Rib-knit collar | Medium | Fashion-forward brands and specialty practices |
| Collared jacket | Snaps or buttons | Notched or shirt collar | Light | Reception, management, dental and aesthetics |
| Fleece or knit jacket | Zip | Stand-up | Medium to high | Non-clinical areas, commutes, outdoor work |
For a more casual layer in break rooms and on commutes, see our custom scrub hoodies.
Scrub jackets for nurses and clinical staff
A scrub jacket for nurses is usually a snap-front warm-up in the same fabric and color as the scrubs, because it comes off fast before patient care. Front desk, home health and dental teams have different needs, so match the style to each role before ordering.
| Role or setting | Suggested style | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Nurses and techs on clinical floors | Snap-front warm-up | Comes off fast before patient care; matches scrubs |
| Front desk and patient coordinators | Zip-front or collared | Polished look for patient-facing roles |
| Dental and outpatient clinics | Snap or zip in brand color | Coordinated look without a lab coat |
| Home health and mobile staff | Zip-front with inside pocket | Warmer, secure storage between visits |
| Scrub brand collections | Zip-front or bomber | Distinctive design and stronger retail appeal |
Scrub jackets for women
Women’s scrub jackets are cut with princess seams or side shaping, a slightly shorter body and narrower shoulders, so they sit neatly over a fitted top rather than boxing out. Mixed teams can order a women’s fit and a unisex fit in the same fabric and color, so everyone matches.
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Check on a sample that the women’s length clears the hips when sitting; a jacket that bunches at the seat is quickly abandoned.
Which fabric works best for a medical scrub jacket?
A medical scrub jacket works best in the same woven fabric as the scrubs underneath, which keeps colors consistent across the uniform. Stretch blends allow reaching and lifting without pulling across the back, and brushed or fleece-backed knits add warmth for non-clinical areas.
| Fabric | Feel | Strengths | Considerations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poly-cotton woven | Crisp | Durable, matches poly-cotton scrubs, handles hot washing | Little stretch |
| Polyester-rayon-spandex woven | Soft, drapey | Stretch, matches premium scrub sets, wrinkle resistant | Prefers moderate dryer heat |
| Polyester-spandex knit | Smooth, athletic | Stretch, quick drying, sporty look | Can show snags |
| Brushed or fleece-backed knit | Warm | Comfortable for cold units and outdoors | Bulkier; some facilities limit fleece in clinical areas |
Woven and knit fabrics dyed to the “same” color often look different side by side under clinic lighting, so order jackets in the same fabric family as your tops. Our scrub fabric guide explains the blends in more depth, and we confirm the fabrics available for your order at quote stage.
How should a jacket fit over scrubs?
A jacket fits well over scrubs when it gives a little more room through the chest and upper arms than the top underneath, because it is often worn over an underscrub too. Most wearers take the same size as their scrub top when the jacket is cut as an outer layer.
Tell staff whether the jacket is cut fitted or relaxed, pass a set of sample sizes around the team if possible, and collect jacket sizes at the same time as top sizes. The two numbers side by side quickly show if someone has listed a size by mistake. Our scrub size chart explains how cuts compare.
How does a jacket order work?
A jacket order runs in five stages: brief, sample, approval, production and reorder. Matching the jacket to your existing tops happens at the brief stage, and new designs are sampled so staff can wear-test the fit, cuffs and pockets before the full run.
- 01
Brief
Choose a style or send your design, plus fabric and color, ideally matching your scrub tops. - 02
Sample
For a new design we make a sample so you can check fit, closure and logo placement. - 03
Approval
You sign off on the sample, branding and size split by fit. - 04
Production
Your jackets are cut, sewn and embroidered in our Los Angeles factory. - 05
Reorder
Patterns and logo files stay on file so later runs match.
Ask us for current lead times when you request a quote.
What determines the cost of custom scrub jackets?
Pricing for custom jackets depends mainly on the fabric, the quantity per style, the style’s complexity, the decoration and any custom labels or packaging. No prices are published here; each order is quoted on its actual fabric, trims, artwork and quantity.
| Cost driver | How it moves the unit price | How to keep it in check |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric | Stretch, fleece-backed and performance knits usually cost more than poly-cotton woven | Match the fabric your tops already use |
| Quantity per style | Larger runs spread cutting, setup and sampling across more pieces, so unit cost tends to fall | Put several roles in one style |
| Style complexity | Zips, collars, inside pockets and contrast cuffs add sewing time and trims | Keep the features staff actually use |
| Decoration | Stitch count, thread colors and number of locations add time per jacket | One chest logo plus a name line |
| Personalization | Individual names add handling for every piece | Send one clean name list with sizes |
| Labels and packaging | Custom labels, branded zip pulls and hang tags add components | Use standard finishing for staff uniforms |
Embroidered scrub jackets
An embroidered scrub jacket puts your logo on the layer people actually see when staff are cold, which in many facilities is most of the day. Embroidery survives repeated washing and looks professional at small sizes, and names and credentials can be added under the logo.
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Our embroidered scrubs service explains artwork, thread colors and placement, and custom logo embroidery and printing covers larger printed back designs.
Where should a logo go on a scrub jacket?
The logo goes on the left chest of the jacket, in the same position as on your scrub tops, so the branding stays visible and consistent when the jacket is on. A name and credential line can sit below it, and back prints are better kept for brand collections.
| Position | What usually goes there | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Left chest | Organization logo | Match the logo position on your scrub tops |
| Below the logo | Name, credentials, department | One or two lines keep it legible |
| Right chest | Secondary logo or unit name | Leave room for the ID badge loop |
| Upper sleeve | Department, flag or small brand mark | Good spot for subtle branding |
| Back yoke | Organization name or brand wordmark | More common in brand collections than clinical uniforms |
How do you wash scrub jackets?
Jackets last longest when washed like the scrubs they cover: snaps and zips closed, embroidered jackets turned inside out, no chlorine bleach on colored fabric and moderate dryer heat for stretch blends. Jackets are washed as often as scrubs, so they should share one care routine.
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If your scrubs go to a facility or contracted laundry, tell us at quote stage. Those laundries follow CDC guidance on laundry in health-care facilities, with hot cycles of at least 160°F (71°C), so fabric and trims must be chosen to cope.
Private label scrub jackets for brands
Private label scrub jackets are where many scrub brands set themselves apart, because outerwear has more design surface than a top: collar shape, zip pulls, contrast cuffs, interior pockets and branded trims. A jacket also sells across seasons and gives customers a reason to buy a second color.
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Through our private label scrubs program we can develop a jacket from your sketch, sample it and produce a first run of about 50 pieces per style with your labels. US apparel needs fiber content and care labels under the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) textile labeling rules (16 CFR Part 303) and the FTC Care Labeling Rule (16 CFR Part 423).
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What to send us for a jacket quote
A complete jacket quote needs the style, closure, cuffs and pockets, fit split, fabric and color, artwork and the quantity per style. Sending the full list in the first message lets us price the order quickly and confirm whether a sample is needed.
- Style (warm-up, zip, bomber, collared) or a sketch or tech pack
- Closure, cuff and pocket preferences
- Fit split: women’s, men’s and unisex quantities
- Fabric and color, ideally the fabric and color of the scrubs underneath
- Logo artwork, placement and any name or credential lines
- Size breakdown, quantity per style (about 50 pieces minimum) and target date
What mistakes do buyers make when ordering scrub jackets?
The most common jacket ordering mistakes are jackets that do not match the tops, too few pockets, loose cuffs, a logo hidden by the ID badge, ignoring the dress code and skipping a wear test. Each is easy to avoid at the brief stage.
Jackets that do not match the tops
A navy jacket in a different fabric can look purple or gray next to navy scrubs. Match fabric, not just color names.Too few pockets
Staff carry the same gear in a jacket as in a top. Without a secure pocket, phones end up in hands.Long, loose cuffs
Sleeves that slide over the hands get wet at the sink. Rib-knit cuffs fix it.Logo hidden by the badge
Plan the badge loop and logo position together.Ignoring dress code
If clinical staff must remove outer layers before patient care, choose snaps over zips.Skipping a wear test
Have a few staff wear sample jackets through a real shift, including handwashing and charting.
Complete the uniform
Jackets complete a uniform that starts with tops and pants in the same fabric and color, so plan them in one brief. Each garment is its own style with a 50-piece minimum, and one logo file can be used across the whole set.
Hospital and nursing teams planning a full program can see how we approach healthcare scrubs, and clinicians who need a longer, more formal layer can choose custom lab coats instead.
Questions about scrub jackets
Need something not covered here? Ask our Los Angeles team and we’ll answer with options for your order.
Ask our Los Angeles teamWhat is the difference between a scrub jacket and a lab coat?
A scrub jacket is hip length, cut like a warm-up jacket and made in the same kind of fabric as scrubs, often in matching colors. A lab coat is longer, usually white, with a notched collar, and signals a professional role such as physician or pharmacist. Nurses and techs typically wear jackets; clinicians and lab staff wear coats.
Snap or zip front: which should we choose?
Snaps are quick to open with one hand and let staff remove the jacket fast when moving into a patient room or procedure. Zips close more securely and give a sportier look. Many healthcare programs choose snaps for clinical staff and zips for front desk or brand collections.
Can a small clinic reach the 50-piece minimum on jackets?
Usually, yes. A clinic of 25 can issue two jackets per person, or put clinical and front desk staff in one jacket style with different name embroidery. Both approaches keep one style at about 50 pieces while every wearer still gets a personalized jacket.
Can jackets match our scrub tops?
Yes. If we make your tops and jackets in the same fabric and color family, the uniform reads as one set. Tell us the top color and fabric when you request your quote so we can match them. If your tops come from another supplier, send a physical sample for color matching.
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Embroidered Scrubs
Scrubs, lab coats and scrub jackets embroidered with names, credentials, departments and logos, cut, sewn and embroidered in our Los Angeles factory from 50 pieces per style.
Healthcare & Nursing
Nursing uniforms and scrubs for hospitals, clinics and urgent care, planned around role color coding, laundering, pockets and stretch, embroidered in Los Angeles.
Private Label
Launch or grow a scrubs or workwear brand with garments cut and sewn in our Los Angeles factory under your label, from about 50 pieces per style.
Lab Coats
White and colored lab coats in consultation to full lengths, with name, credential and logo embroidery, from 50 pieces per style.
Scrub Jumpsuits
One-piece zip-front scrub jumpsuits in women's and unisex fits, developed and sampled for your brand or practice, from 50 pieces per style.