Compare the fiber percentages and care instructions on the exact scrub garment. Fiber content describes composition, while manufacturer claims and care rules vary by product. Check the label, fit details and your workplace color policy before buying several sets.
Start with the exact garment label. Fiber percentages describe composition; they do not prove how a uniform will feel, wear or fit. Care instructions and finish claims are separate product details.
Read the label
The FTC requires most textile garments to disclose fiber content, country of origin and manufacturer or marketer identity. Its Care Labeling Rule requires care instructions for covered apparel. Use the Textile Fiber Rule and Care Labeling Rule to understand the information that appears on clothing labels.
Compare the listed fiber percentages, fabric name and garment care instructions for the specific top or pant. Do not assume every color or style in a collection uses the same material.
Care and finish claims
Follow the care label on the garment. A fabric page may describe a collection, while a product can include a more specific instruction. Do not infer that two garments with similar fiber percentages can be washed or dried the same way.
If a brand describes an antimicrobial finish, keep that as a product claim. It does not replace hand hygiene, laundering or your facility’s infection-control policy.
Fit and workplace rules
Check stretch wording, pocket placement, inseam options and garment measurements on the exact style. Employers may set colors or uniform details by role or unit, so verify the policy before buying multiple sets.
For a side-by-side look at specific fabric examples and their care notes, see our scrub fabric comparison.
Common questions
What does a scrub fabric label tell me?
It identifies the listed fiber content and care instructions for the garment. Check the specific top or pant because collections and materials can differ.
Do fabric percentages tell me how durable scrubs are?
No. Percentages describe fiber content, not a durability test. Compare the exact product details and follow its care instructions.
Do antimicrobial scrubs replace infection-control rules?
No. Treat antimicrobial wording as a manufacturer product claim. Follow hand hygiene, laundry and infection-control rules from your facility.
How should I wash scrubs?
Follow the garment's care label. Instructions can vary by fabric and product.