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Custom Medical Uniforms for Your Team

Medical uniforms from Custom Uniform Factory are scrubs, lab coats, jackets and layering pieces cut and sewn in its own Los Angeles factory from imported fabric for clinics, practices, healthcare employers and scrub brands. Buyers choose the styles, colors and fit for each role, the garments carry your logo or your private label, and production starts at about 50 pieces per style.

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

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Three medical professionals in dark and light gray scrubs standing with arms crossed against a concrete wall
Minimum order
About 50 pieces per style
Production
Cut & sewn in Los Angeles, imported fabric
Garments
Scrub tops and pants, jackets, lab coats, jumpsuits, hoodies, underscrubs
Fits and sizes
Men's and women's cuts; scrubs XXS to 5XL, other garments confirmed at quote

Medical Wear by style

12 styles in 3 families · each made to order in your fabric, color and branding from 50 pieces.

Customize your workwearYour fabric, colors, pockets and branding
Nurse in a navy scrub set handing a chart to a colleague at a hospital desk

Color-coded scrub sets by department

Giving each role its own color lets patients and colleagues tell nurses, techs and support staff apart at a glance. We match fabric and cut across every color so the healthcare uniforms still read as one program.

  • Navy V-neck scrub top and matching straight-leg pants as one uniform setNavy scrub set for nurses
  • Ceil blue scrub top and pants set used to code technician rolesCeil blue tech scrub set
  • Hunter green scrub set with jogger pants for support staffHunter green support staff set
  • Wine colored scrub set with mock wrap top and straight pantsWine scrub set
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Male nurse in a navy men's-fit scrub top carrying linens down a hospital hallway

Men's-fit medical uniforms

Medical uniforms for men need more shoulder and chest room, longer torsos and sleeves, and a pant rise that stays put when kneeling. We match men's cuts to the women's styles in the same colors and fabric.

  • Navy men's-fit scrub top cut wider through shoulders with longer bodyNavy men's-fit scrub top
  • Charcoal men's-fit scrub pants with higher rise and cargo pocketCharcoal men's scrub pants
  • Ceil blue men's crew neck scrub top with chest pocket and side ventsCeil men's crew top
  • Black men's scrub set with zip chest pocket top and jogger pantsBlack men's scrub set
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Clinic receptionist in a black mandarin-collar tunic checking in a patient

Front desk and admin uniforms

Reception and administrative staff often wear a coordinated top or jacket in a different color, so the practice looks consistent without blurring clinical roles. We make these medical wear uniforms in the same factory run as your clinical scrubs, keeping colors and logos aligned.

  • Black mandarin-collar tunic top with snap front for clinic front desk staffBlack mandarin-collar tunic
  • Charcoal grey zip warm-up jacket for clinic administrative staffCharcoal admin warm-up jacket
  • Pewter grey V-neck top with three-quarter sleeves for reception staffPewter front desk top
  • Navy tunic top with matching straight pants for front office staffNavy tunic and pant set
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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.

What do medical wear uniforms include?

Medical wear uniforms for a clinic or hospital department usually combine four layers: core scrub sets, coats and jackets, warm layers for cold units, and coordinated pieces for non-clinical staff. Ordering them from one factory keeps colors, fabrics and logos consistent across the whole program instead of across three suppliers.

  • Core scrubs

    Tops and pants in a durable, easy-care fabric, the everyday uniform for clinical staff. See our custom scrubs range for tops, pants, sets and jumpsuits.

  • Coats and jackets

    Lab coats for physicians, pharmacists and lab staff, and scrub jackets for warmth on the floor.

  • Layers

    Underscrubs and hoodies for cold units and early shifts, in colors that match the core set.

  • Non-clinical roles

    Front desk and administrative staff often wear a coordinated scrub or jacket in a different color, so the practice looks consistent without blurring clinical roles.

Healthcare uniforms by setting

Healthcare uniforms change with the setting: hospitals need fabric that survives industrial laundering, outpatient clinics want a polished look with easy home care, dental offices face spatter, veterinary teams face fur and scratches, and med spas want a fashion-led brand look. The sample is where details are confirmed.

SettingWhat matters mostTypical choices
Hospitals and acute careIndustrial laundering, long shifts, role recognitionDurable poly-cotton or stretch blends, color-coding by role, embroidered department names
Outpatient clinics and urgent careProfessional look, comfort, easy home careStretch scrubs, coordinated jackets, logo embroidery
Dental and orthodontic officesSpatter, frequent changes, patient-facing imageDarker or patterned colors, jackets over scrubs, practice logo
Veterinary and animal careFur, scratches, kneelingAbrasion-resistant fabrics, extra pockets, reinforced knees
Med spas and aestheticsPolished, brand-led appearanceFashion fits, tonal embroidery, private label branding

See our pages for healthcare and nursing teams, dental practices and veterinary apparel.

How should you color-code medical uniforms by role?

Color-code medical uniforms by giving the largest clinical group one signature color, assistants a clearly different one, and departments their own shades, with titles embroidered on the chest. There is no national standard for medical uniform colors in the US; each employer sets its own scheme.

Role groupExample approachWhy it works
Registered nurses (RNs)One signature color across all unitsThe largest group gets the most recognizable color
Nursing assistants and CNAs (certified nursing assistants)A second, clearly different colorPatients can tell RNs and assistants apart
Physicians and advanced practitionersScrubs plus a lab coat with embroidered name and credentialsThe coat signals the role without a separate color
Therapy, imaging and lab staffDepartment colorsHelps staff find each other across departments
Front desk and administrationA coordinated jacket or a distinct scrub colorConsistent brand, clearly non-clinical

Each color of a style is produced to that style’s minimum of about 50 pieces, so smaller practices often use one or two colors and rely on embroidered titles instead.

Medical uniforms for men

Medical uniforms for men need more shoulder room, longer torsos and sleeves, and a pant rise and inseam proportioned for men, rather than a relabeled unisex or women’s pattern. Men’s sizing is where many uniform programs fall short, because a unisex top that fits a smaller frame pulls across broader shoulders.

Shoulders

Room across the shoulders and chest so the top does not ride up when reaching or lifting patients.

Length

Torso and sleeve length for taller staff, so tops stay tucked over the waistband when bending.

Navy V-neck scrub top and matching straight-leg pants as one uniform set

Rise and seat

Pant rise, inseam and seat proportioned so pants stay in place when kneeling or squatting.

Pockets

Pockets for phones, pens, scissors and badges placed where a man will actually reach for them.

Men’s and women’s cuts can share one color and fabric so the program still looks uniform.

Which fabric works best for medical wear?

Poly-cotton suits hospital and multi-site programs because it handles industrial laundering and holds color; stretch blends suit active roles and modern fits; cotton-rich fabric suits staff who prioritize breathability; and 100% polyester suits jackets and outer layers. Fabric drives comfort, durability and how a uniform looks after fifty washes.

Fabric typeFeelDurability and careBest suited to
Cotton-richSoft, breathableWrinkles and fades faster; can shrink if dried hotStaff who prioritize natural fiber and breathability
Poly-cotton blendSmooth, crispResists wrinkles, holds color, handles industrial launderingHospital and multi-site programs
Stretch blend (polyester or rayon with spandex)Soft, flexibleMoves with the body; dry at lower heat to protect stretchModern, athletic-fit scrubs and active roles
100% polyesterLight, quick-dryingVery colorfast; less breathable for some wearersJackets and outer layers

Some mills offer antimicrobial scrub fabrics and fluid-resistant finishes; they help with odor and staining but do not replace protective gowns or infection-control policy. We confirm current fabric options, colors and weights at quote stage and sample before you commit.

How should you brand medical uniforms?

Brand medical uniforms with a logo embroidered on the left chest of tops, jackets and lab coats, and each wearer’s name and credentials below it or on the right chest. Embroidery suits most clinical wear because it survives frequent washing; printing suits large or multicolor graphics and lightweight fabrics.

MethodBest forWatch out for
EmbroideryLogos, names and credentials on tops, jackets and lab coatsVery fine detail and tiny text; heavy stitching on thin stretch fabric can pucker
PrintingLarge or multicolor artwork, lightweight fabrics, team eventsLess premium look on clinical wear; prints wear with hot industrial washing

Our embroidered scrubs service covers placement, thread colors and name personalization.

Tip: Embroider names and credentials in the same font and thread color across every role. A consistent style makes a mixed-color uniform program still look like one team.

Navy men's-fit scrub top cut wider through shoulders with longer body

Private label medical uniforms for scrub brands

Private label medical uniforms carry your brand rather than ours: your neck labels, care labels, hang tags and packaging on scrubs and medical wear developed from your design or adapted from an existing pattern. Brands need label artwork and fiber content ready before sampling, because labels are sewn in during production.

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Apparel sold in the US needs fiber content labels under the FTC Textile Fiber Products Identification Act rules (16 CFR Part 303) and care instructions under the FTC Care Labeling Rule (16 CFR Part 423). Our private label service handles labels and development.

How do you size a whole team?

Size a whole team by collecting sizes after a try-on, adding a buffer of common sizes for new hires, tracking men’s and women’s cuts separately and keeping the size history for reorders. The wrong size split leaves small sizes in a closet while new hires wait for a reorder.

  • Collect sizes before you order. , ideally after staff try on a sample or size set.
  • Plan for turnover. with a small buffer in your most common sizes.
  • Separate fits by cut. , and note tall or petite lengths where offered.
  • Record it. We keep your size history with your specs.

Scrubs run from XXS to 5XL; we confirm the range for other garments at quote stage.

Black mandarin-collar tunic top with snap front for clinic front desk staff

How should medical uniforms be laundered?

Medical uniforms should be laundered according to the care label and your facility’s policy: wash new colors separately at first, keep chlorine bleach off colors and embroidery unless the label allows it, and dry stretch blends at low to medium heat to protect the spandex.

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Healthcare laundries follow CDC guidance on laundry in health-care facilities, a tougher regime than a home machine, and many employers set their own rules for uniforms worn in patient care. The SHEA expert guidance on healthcare personnel attire sets out the reasoning many hospitals draw on.

What determines the cost of custom medical uniforms?

The cost of custom medical uniforms depends on the fabric, the quantity per style, the number of styles and colors, the decoration, any personalization and the labels and packaging. No prices are listed here, because every program is quoted on its actual garments, artwork and quantities.

Cost driverHow it moves the unit priceHow to keep it in check
FabricPremium stretch and treated fabrics usually cost more than standard poly-cottonMatch fabric to how uniforms are laundered
Quantity per styleLarger runs spread cutting, setup and sampling across more piecesFewer styles, each in larger quantities
Styles and colorsEach style and color runs to its own minimumUse fewer role colors and embroidered titles
DecorationStitch count, thread colors and number of locations add time per garmentOne chest logo plus a name line
PersonalizationIndividual names and credentials add handling per pieceSend one clean name list with sizes
Labels and packagingCustom neck labels, hang tags and individual bagging add componentsStandard finishing for staff uniforms

How does ordering work with a 50-piece minimum?

Ordering with a 50-piece minimum runs in five steps: brief, recommendation and quote, sample, bulk production and reorders. A single small practice can meet the minimum with one scrub style in one color; larger groups run several styles and colors as one coordinated program.

  1. 01

    Send your brief

    roles, headcount, colors, logo files and any style you like.
  2. 02

    We recommend styles and fabrics

    and prepare a quote.
  3. 03

    Sample

    we sew a sample in your chosen fabric and decoration so you can check fit and color.
  4. 04

    Bulk production

    in our Los Angeles factory, from about 50 pieces per style.
  5. 05

    Reorders

    your patterns, colors and logo files stay on file so new hires match.

Ask us for current lead times when you request your quote.

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What to send us for a quote

A complete medical uniform quote needs roles and headcount, the garments each role wears, styles you like, your color plan, fabric priorities, logo files and name lists, label needs and timing. Sending all of it first gets you an accurate price and a better first sample.

  • Roles and headcount. for each role, and which garments each role wears.
  • Styles you like. links, photos or your current uniform, and what you want to change.
  • Colors. your role color plan or brand colors (Pantone references help).
  • Fabric priorities. softness, stretch, wrinkle resistance, industrial laundering, or a treated fabric.
  • Logo files. vector artwork (AI, EPS, PDF or SVG), plus name and credential lists.
  • Label needs and timing. our labels or your private label, and when staff need the new uniform.

What mistakes do medical uniform programs make?

The most common medical uniform mistakes are too many colors for the headcount, skipping the sample, ignoring how uniforms are washed, ordering one fit for everyone and forgetting layers. Each one is cheap to avoid at the brief stage and expensive after a full run.

  1. Too many colors for the headcount

    Each color runs to its own minimum, so a small practice with five role colors overbuys.

  2. Skipping the sample

    Fabric that looks right on screen can feel stiff, shine under exam lights or show sweat.

  3. Ignoring how uniforms are washed

    Fabrics that hold up to home washing may fade or pill in a hospital laundry.

  4. Ordering only one fit

    Plan men’s and women’s cuts from the start rather than fixing fit complaints after delivery.

  5. Forgetting layers

    Staff buy their own mismatched jackets and long-sleeve tees if the program does not include them.

Questions about medical wear

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

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What is the minimum order for custom medical uniforms?

About 50 pieces per style. A clinic can, for example, order 50 scrub tops and 50 scrub pants in one color, then add a jacket or lab coat as a separate style. We confirm how sizes and colors can be split within each style's minimum when we quote.

What sizes do your scrubs come in?

Scrub tops and pants run from XXS to 5XL, in unisex, women's and men's cuts depending on the style. Lab coats, jackets and other layers have their size range confirmed at quote stage. Send your team's size spread with your brief and we will recommend a size run for each style.

Can lab coats and jackets match our scrubs?

Yes. Because every garment is made in one factory, lab coats, scrub jackets, underscrubs and hoodies can be ordered in colors and fabrics that coordinate with your scrub sets, with the same logo artwork and thread colors. Each garment is its own style for the 50-piece minimum.

Are your medical uniforms antimicrobial?

Ask us at quote stage. Antimicrobial finishes are applied by fabric mills and can reduce odor and bacterial growth on the fabric itself, but they do not replace infection-control protocols or protective equipment. We confirm whether a treated fabric is available for your style and share the mill's details.

Can new hires get matching uniforms later?

Yes. We keep your patterns, colors, logo files and size history on file, so a reorder for new hires matches the original program. Reorders are quoted like any order; ask us how small top-up runs are handled for your styles when you plan your first order.

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Group of smiling healthcare workers in blue scrubs and white lab coats posing in a hospital corridor

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Nursing uniforms and scrubs for hospitals, clinics and urgent care, planned around role color coding, laundering, pockets and stretch, embroidered in Los Angeles.

Multi-head embroidery machine stitching an emblem onto the left chest of navy scrub tops

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.

Dentist in green scrubs, mask and gloves explaining a procedure to a young patient in a clinic

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Scrubs, clinic jackets and front-desk uniforms for dental practices and DSOs, planned around aerosols, PPE rules and brand colors, cut and sewn in Los Angeles.

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