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Medical Scrubs Collection is giving you a sneak peek at the science behind the scrubs, so that you can choose the scrub fabric that will work best for you.

How the Fabrics in Your Scrubs Go To Work for You

A revolutionary line of scrubs explodes onto the market in a burst of – no, not color, but fabric. Bolts of perfect, beautiful woven threads. It is the fabric of the scrub that will determine whether it drapes well or hangs limp, and whether it is moisture wicking or not. The fabric will dictate the ease of care and the scrub’s stain resistance. And so, even as colors and styles come and go, a good fabric will last.

Fabrics

Most scrub fabrics are a blend of two or more fibers. We’ve featured the fabrics that are most commonly used in scrubs, as well as the blends that you’ll see most often. Check the percentages on the tag of the garment, as the balance of fibers is what lends each fabric its characteristics.

COTTON	POLYESTER	SPANDEX	RAYON
Comfortable year-round Soft texture Drapes well for a nice fit Durable Doesn’t build up static electricity Prints show up nicely	Easy care Durable Resistant to stretching and shrinking Quick drying Wears well Wrinkle resistant Abrasion resistant	Lightweight Durable Resistant to stretching and shrinking Dyeable Prevents bagging and sagging Perspiration resistant Abrasion resistant	Durable Extremely absorbent Comes in a variety of qualities and weights Drapes well Looks soft and silky
Fades with washing Shrinks – the looser the weave the more it shrinks Fibers soil easily Wrinkles easily	Rough texture Builds up static electricity	Rough texture	Wrinkles easily May stretch when wet May shrink when washed
Easy to clean – launder in cold or hot water lay out to dry to prevent shrinking	Turn inside out to prevent snags and pilling. Wash in warm water, using fabric softener to prevent static. Dry on low temperature with dryer sheet, or line dry.	Machine-wash in warm water with a cold rinse. Machine-dry any garments containing spandex on medium temperature.	It is best to hand wash and line dry. If manufacturer’s label allows for washing, wash on delicate cycle and lay flat or hang dry.
Often blended with another fiber to prevent wrinkles Formaldehyde sometimes added to cotton to create “easy care cotton.”	Made out of oil.	When combined with cotton, if the fabric content of spandex is 10% or greater, the fabric doesn’t wear as well.	Made from cellulose, and can be made to resemble many natural fabrics.

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Fabric Blends

	POLYSTER/ COTTON	POLYESTER/ RAYON
	Polyester helps retain shape Polyester resists stains and wrinkles Cotton makes fabric absorbent Cotton makes fabric comfortable Easy care	Polyester provides durability Polyester helps maintain shape Rayon gives nice texture Rayon makes fabric absorbent
	Not as cool as cotton May pill when washed	Not as durable as polyester
	Machine wash on warm. Tumble dry low or hang dry, based on manufacturer’s label instructions.	Wash on a cold, gentle cycle. Lay flat or hang to dry.
	A permanent press property gives the fabric extended wear.	Entirely synthetic, and therefore not biodegradable.

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Fabric Weaves

We know, you went to school for medicine (not fashion design) so here’s all you need to know. Using the same base fibers, the way a fabric is woven will impact its overall function.

Here’s how:

POPLIN	DOBBY	TWILL	BRUSHED COTTON
Plain weave of any fiber or blend, with crosswise ribs that give a corded surface.	Small geometric patterns that add extra texture to fabric.	Diagonal parallel ribs	Cotton fabric which is brushed to remove excess lint and fibers from the fabric.
Durable Prevents wrinkles Easy to iron Stains are less noticeable	Very absorbent Prevents wrinkles Stains are less noticeable	Durable Prevents wrinkles Drapes well Stains are less noticeable	Durable Very smooth and soft Highly absorbent Stains are less noticeable

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So there you have it. A ten minute crash course on fabric technology and scrub fashion. Your diploma will arrive in the mail any day now!

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