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Custom Embroidered Scrubs for Your Staff

Embroidered scrubs are scrub tops, jackets and lab coats stitched with your logo, each wearer's name, their credentials or their department, so patients can tell who is caring for them. Custom Uniform Factory cuts, sews and embroiders them in its Los Angeles factory from imported fabric, so the garment and the decoration are planned and ordered together, from about 50 pieces per style in sizes XXS to 5XL.

Product photos are illustrative renderings of styles we make; every order is produced to your spec.

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Multi-head embroidery machine stitching an emblem onto the left chest of navy scrub tops
Minimum order
About 50 pieces per style
Production
Cut & sewn in Los Angeles, imported fabric
Sizes
XXS to 5XL
What we stitch
Logos, names, credentials, titles, departments

Embroidered Scrubs by style

16 styles in 4 families · each made to order in your fabric, color and branding from 50 pieces.

Customize your uniformsYour fabric, colors, pockets and branding
Nurse in a ceil blue V-neck scrub top checking an IV pump in a hospital room

Name-stitched V-necks for nursing units

The left chest of a V-neck takes a name and credential line without crowding the pocket, which is why many units pick it for personalized orders. We sew and embroider the tops in our LA factory from about 50 pieces per style, with names changing piece by piece.

  • Unisex ceil blue V-neck scrub top with two lower patch pockets and chest pocketCeil blue V-neck scrub top
  • Navy women's fit V-neck scrub top with princess seams and curved patch pocketsNavy women's V-neck top
  • Hunter green men's V-neck scrub top cut wider through shoulders with longer bodyHunter green men's V-neck top
  • Wine colored V-neck scrub top with sleeve pen pocket and side hem ventsWine V-neck top, sleeve pocket
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Nurse in a ceil blue snap-front scrub jacket writing notes at a nurses station

Embroidered warm-up jackets for the floor

A warm-up worn over scrubs can carry the hospital mark so staff stay identifiable when they layer up. We stitch the logo and an optional name on the chest, and each jacket style is made to order in Los Angeles from roughly 50 pieces.

  • Ceil blue snap-front scrub jacket with banded neck and knit cuffsCeil blue snap-front jacket
  • Navy snap-front warm-up scrub jacket with crew neck and three pocketsNavy snap-front scrub jacket
  • Wine colored women's snap-front scrub jacket with princess seamsWine women's warm-up jacket
  • Royal blue snap-front scrub jacket with V-neck rib trim and cuffsRoyal blue warm-up jacket
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Physician in a white consultation lab coat talking with a colleague in an outpatient clinic

Provider coats with name and specialty

Lab coats are where embroidery does the most identification work: provider name, degree and department across two or three lines. Each coat is cut, sewn and stitched at our LA plant, with a minimum of about 50 pieces per style.

  • White hip-length consultation lab coat with notched lapel and three pocketsWhite consultation lab coat
  • White snap-front consultation lab coat with side pass-through slitsWhite snap-front lab jacket
  • Women's fitted white consultation lab coat with princess seams and back dartsWomen's fitted consultation coat
  • Men's white consultation lab coat with enlarged lower pocket for a tabletMen's lab coat, tablet pocket
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Customize your scrub tops

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.

Operators sewing scrub tops on rows of industrial sewing machines

What are embroidered scrubs and who orders them?

Embroidered scrubs are scrubs stitched permanently with a logo, a name, a credential line or a department. Unlike a printed name tag or a badge reel, the stitching stays in place through every shift and every wash, and it can be read from across a room. Three groups order them most.

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  • Clinics, hospitals and practices that want every team member identified the same way, often with names and credentials such as RN (registered nurse) or DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery).
  • Schools and training programs that require a program logo or patch on every student’s top and jacket.
  • Scrub brands that want their own mark on the chest or sleeve as part of a private label scrubs line.
Royal blue mock wrap scrub top with crossed front panels and princess seams

Should staff wear embroidery, name badges or both?

Many facilities use both embroidery and name badges, because they do different jobs. A photo ID badge handles security and access and is often required regardless of uniform. Embroidery handles recognition at a distance: a patient in bed reads “RN” on a chest more easily than a small badge that flips around on a lanyard.

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Put the embroidered name on the side opposite the badge clip so neither covers the other. When a lab coat is worn over scrubs, the coat carries the name and the top underneath can carry only the logo.

Scrubs with embroidered logo, names and credentials

Scrubs with an embroidered logo are the most common team order, and most programs add a name and credential line to each piece. The four elements below cover nearly every healthcare layout; each is digitized for the size it will sew at and checked on a sample.

Logo

Your practice, hospital, clinic or brand logo, usually on the left chest. Small chest logos work best with simplified detail, because very fine lines and tiny text close up in thread.

Name

One name per garment, matched to that person’s size. Block and script fonts are both common; block is easier to read at a distance.

Unisex ceil blue V-neck scrub top with two lower patch pockets and chest pocket

Credentials

RN, LPN (licensed practical nurse), CNA (certified nursing assistant), MA, PA-C, NP, MD, DO, DDS, RDH (registered dental hygienist), DVM and LVT, or titles such as “Charge Nurse”.

Department

“Labor & Delivery”, “Emergency”, “Front Desk”. Department text often goes on a sleeve so it does not crowd the name.

Which scrub garments can be embroidered?

Scrubs embroidery covers more than tops: the same logo and name layout carries across scrub jackets, lab coats and hoodies, so a team looks consistent with or without an outer layer. Placement shifts slightly by garment, because zips, snaps and pockets change where a design can sit.

GarmentCommon placementNotes
Scrub topsLogo left chest, name right chest or under logoKeep stitching clear of chest pockets you use
Scrub jacketsLogo left chest, name belowZip and snap fronts change where a design can sit
Lab coatsName and credentials above left chest pocket, logo on sleevePhysician coats often carry two lines: name, then title or department
Scrub hoodiesLogo left chest or sleeveHeavier fabric holds larger designs

Which embroidery layout suits each role?

Most programs settle on one embroidery layout per role, so the logo and name always sit in the same place: facility logo on the left chest, name and credential on the right chest, and an optional department on the sleeve. Providers in lab coats usually carry name and degree above the pocket. These are common starting points, not rules.

RoleLeft chestRight chestSleeve
Registered nurseFacility logoName, “RN”Optional unit or department
Nursing assistant or patient care techFacility logoName, “CNA” or “PCT”Optional
Medical assistantClinic logoName, “CMA” or titleNone
Physician or advanced practice provider (lab coat)Name, degree, specialty above pocketLogo or blankLogo on left sleeve
Dental hygienistPractice logoName, “RDH”None
Veterinary technicianClinic logoName, “LVT”, “RVT” or “CVT”None
Nursing or CNA studentName, if requiredBlankSchool patch where the handbook sets it

Dental teams can see a full program on our dental scrubs page, and student programs on CNA scrubs.

Custom scrubs for nursing teams

Custom nurse scrubs are usually embroidered with the hospital or agency logo on the left chest and each nurse’s name and credential, such as “RN” or “LPN”, on the right. Embroidered nurse scrubs work best when the unit or department goes on the sleeve, so the chest stays readable from a bed. Home care agencies follow the same pattern with the agency logo and a first-name line for staff visiting patients’ homes, as described on our caregiver uniforms for home health agencies page. Custom scrubs for nurses can also add design details, such as a badge loop or extra sleeve pocket, through the same order of about 50 pieces per style.

Nursing teams change often, so keep the approved layout on file and add new names to each reorder. Employers that supply scrubs to every new hire can run this as a uniform program with fixed kits per role.

Personalized embroidered scrubs for every name on the roster

Personalized embroidered scrubs carry each wearer’s own name and credentials alongside one shared logo, produced from a single roster. The roster is what gets stitched, so agree a naming format before collecting names and size the name line for the longest entry, not the shortest.

  • The longest name

    A layout balanced for “Ana Li, RN” may crowd “Christopher Montgomery-Hale, CRNA”. Size for your longest entry, or agree a rule such as first name and last initial.

  • One format

    Without a rule, rosters arrive with nicknames, missing credentials and mixed formats.

  • Thread by scrub color

    Navy thread disappears on black scrubs; plan a light thread for dark colors and a dark one for light colors.

  • New hires

    Keep a running list and add new names to the next production order of the same style.

Tip: Write the approved layout down as a one-page spec (garment, position, size, thread color, font). It becomes the reference for every reorder and every new location.

Which embroidery styles work on scrubs?

Flat embroidery is the standard for scrubs, because it stays soft and flat on lightweight fabric. Appliqué and embroidered or woven patches suit student programs and larger marks, while 3D puff is usually too heavy for a scrub top. The customizer lists each option as confirmed at quote stage for your fabric.

  • Flat embroidery. Chest logos, names and credentials on tops, jackets and coats.
  • Embroidered or woven patches. School and program patches on sleeves; woven patches hold smaller text.
  • Appliqué embroidery. Larger lettering on hoodies and jackets.
  • Printing alternatives. DTF transfers or heat transfer vinyl suit full-color art or individual names where thread is impractical; see custom embroidery and printing for every method.
Finisher pressing a ceil blue scrub top with an industrial steam iron

How does scrubs embroidery hold up to hospital laundering?

Embroidery on scrubs holds up to hospital laundering when the thread, backing and stitch density suit the fabric and the wash. Polyester thread is the usual choice because it keeps its color through hot water and chlorine bleach better than rayon, and a backing suited to stretch fabric keeps the design flat.

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Facility laundries follow CDC guidance on laundry in health-care facilities, which describes hot-water washing at 160°F (71°C) for at least 25 minutes as a common approach. Dense, solid-fill logos on thin stretch tops can stiffen and ripple under that treatment, so a cleaner version of the logo sews flatter and lasts longer.

What determines the cost of custom embroidered scrubs?

The cost of custom embroidered scrubs depends on the scrub fabric, the quantity per style, the style’s features, the stitch count and number of placements, personalization and any labels or packaging. No prices are listed here, because every order is quoted on its real garments, artwork and roster.

Cost driverHow it moves the unit priceHow to keep it in check
FabricPremium stretch blends usually cost more than poly-cottonChoose fabric for how scrubs are laundered
Quantity per styleLarger runs spread setup and sampling across more piecesConsolidate onto fewer styles and colors
Style complexityExtra pockets, zips and panels add sewing timeKeep features staff actually use
Stitch count and placementsDense logos and extra locations add time per pieceOne chest logo plus one name line
PersonalizationIndividual names add handling for every pieceSend one clean roster with sizes
Labels and packagingCustom labels and individual bagging add componentsBag per person only if you need it

How does an embroidered scrubs order work?

An embroidered scrubs order runs in five stages: choose styles, send the roster, send the logo, approve a sample and go to production. Embroidery is applied on top of the minimum of about 50 pieces per style rather than counted as a separate minimum, and the size and color split is agreed at quote stage.

  1. 01

    Choose styles

    For example, a unisex V-neck top and a jogger scrub pant, plus a lab coat for providers.
  2. 02

    Send the roster

    One line per person: name, credentials, garment, size. A spreadsheet is fine.
  3. 03

    Send your logo

    as a vector or high-resolution file, with thread colors or brand colors.
  4. 04

    Approve a sample

    showing logo size, placement and the name font.
  5. 05

    Production

    Garments are cut, sewn and embroidered in Los Angeles, then packed so each person gets their own set.

Ask us for current lead times when you request a quote. Approved logo files, thread colors and placements stay on record, so reorders match the first run.

Ceil blue snap-front scrub jacket with banded neck and knit cuffs

Caring for medical scrubs with embroidery

Medical scrubs with embroidery last longest when they are washed inside out, ironed from the back or not at all, and dried at moderate heat. Polyester thread tolerates hot water, so follow your infection-control policy and the fabric’s care label for temperature.

  • Wash inside out to protect stitching from zips, snaps and other garments.
  • Iron from the back, or not at all. Direct ironing can flatten stitches and leave a shine on the backing.
  • Dry at moderate heat where possible; very high heat is harder on stretch fabric than on thread.

If your scrubs go to a commercial or facility laundry, say so at quote stage so thread and backing are chosen for it. Our healthcare scrubs page covers laundering and color coding for hospital programs.

What mistakes do teams make with embroidered scrubs?

The common mistakes with embroidered scrubs are approving a logo on screen only, stitching over a working pocket, using one thread color for every scrub color and forgetting the outer layer. Each is cheap to catch on the sample and expensive to fix after a full run.

  1. Approving a logo on screen only

    A logo that looks fine as an image can fill in at chest size. Approve a physical sample or stitch-out.

  2. Stitching over a working pocket

    Embroidery through a pocket opening can close it or make it stiff. Place the design above or beside the pocket.

  3. One thread color for every scrub color

    Plan thread by garment color.

  4. Forgetting the jackets

    Teams order embroidered tops and plain jackets, and the jacket hides the name. Put the name where it will be seen.

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What to send us for a quote

A complete embroidered scrubs quote needs the styles, quantity per style, colors, logo file, text layout and laundering method. Sending all of it in the first message lets us price the order and confirm whether a sample is needed.

  • Garments and styles (for example, V-neck top, jogger pant, scrub jacket, lab coat)
  • Approximate quantity per style, starting at about 50 pieces
  • Scrub colors, and thread colors if you have brand colors
  • Your logo file (vector preferred)
  • The text layout: name format, credentials, departments
  • How the scrubs will be laundered: home, commercial or facility laundry
  • Whether you need samples for staff to try before the full order

Questions about embroidered scrubs

Need something not covered here? Ask our Los Angeles team and we’ll answer with options for your order.

Ask our Los Angeles team

Can every scrub in a team order have a different name?

Yes. Names, credentials and departments are standard personalization on embroidered scrubs. You send a list that pairs each name with a size and garment, and every piece gets the same logo with its own name line underneath or on the opposite chest. The name font and character limits are confirmed at the sample stage.

Can you embroider scrubs we already own?

Our embroidery is built around the garments we manufacture, so placement, backing and thread are matched to our own fabrics and patterns. If you want stitching on garments from another supplier, ask before shipping anything. If you are moving an existing program to us, send a photo or sample of the current placement and we match it on new production.

What file do I need to send for my logo?

A vector file (AI, EPS, SVG or PDF) is best, but a clean high-resolution PNG works. Your logo is converted into a stitch file (digitized) for the size it will sew at, usually around 3 to 4 inches wide on a chest. A sample or stitch-out is sent for approval before the full run.

Which thread color should I choose?

Choose thread for contrast with the scrub color first and brand match second. Light thread such as white or silver reads on navy, black and wine scrubs, and dark thread reads on ceil blue, light gray and white coats. If one program uses several scrub colors, plan a thread color for each.

Do scrub pants get embroidered?

Scrub pants are rarely embroidered beyond a small brand mark near a pocket or the hip, because stitching there is mostly hidden by tops and jackets. Programs usually put the logo, name and credentials on the top and outer layer, and keep pants plain in the matching color.

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