Scrubs Feel for Comfort

We put this at the top of our list because, well, it's the most important! You might be working shifts from eight to twelve hours at a time, or maybe even more in some cases, as many medical professionals do. With a busy workday like that ahead of you, we know you can’t settle for anything but absolute comfort in your scrubs. If you’re ever at a store trying on new scrubs, or trying on something you ordered online, and you don’t immediately feel totally comfortable in it, don’t buy it! Because if you’re even slightly dissatisfied with the way it feels right after putting it on, you’re likely to be very uncomfortable after wearing it for an entire shift.

A great way to find comfortable scrubs that suit all of your needs is to pay close attention to what fabrics they’re made from. There’s all kinds of cheap fabrics out there that won’t feel the same as truly high-quality scrubs, and they also most likely won’t last as long. If you’re looking for a soft, classic scrubs feel, look for scrubs made with a poly/cotton blend. If you’d prefer something ultra-lightweight with a little bit of extra stretch to it that’s meant for easy movement, keep an eye out for scrubs made with a poly/spandex blend. At Blue Sky, we make our own scrubs with our unique fabric that we call Medleisure wear.

The specific fabric of the scrubs themselves isn’t the only thing that contributes to your level of comfort. Some medical professionals may have unique needs for their comfort. Maybe you prefer a scrub top with long sleeves to keep your arms warm, or maybe you need a taller size of scrub pants that aren’t usually available. Keep all of this in mind as you’re searching for comfortable scrubs.

Scrubs-Look for Style

Once you’ve figured out what kind of scrubs fabric feels best for you, you need to look for a particular set of scrubs that matches your unique sense of style. Maybe you prefer a scrub accented with gorgeous white designer stitching, or maybe you prefer something more simple. Do you prefer scrubs that are tight-fitting or a little more loose? Do you have a particular color or several different colors that look best on you? These are all questions you need to ask yourself when shopping for scrubs. And not just to look professional for your co-workers and patients, but also because a stylish scrub outfit will make you more confident, and confidence leads to greater success in your workplace.

When it comes to shopping for style with Blue Sky Scrubs, we can help even the most indecisive medical professional find what works best for them. All of our scrubs have a wide array of colors available, and you’ll be able to view every color option until you find the right one. The Logan 2-Pocket scrubs for women, for example, have 11 different colors to choose from! And if you’re still not able to find the right style even with all the options Blue Sky Scrubs has, you can actually customize your very own scrubs! With custom scrubs, you get to choose everything from pocket design to pocket placement, scrub top length and more! Custom scrubs have 9 different colors to choose from. Any scrubwear you can imagine is possible when you can make it yourself.

If you really want to perfect your style, we recommend adding different accessories like scrub caps, lab coats and more. On the Blue Sky website, you can even find a style guide that walks you through the steps of how to wear your scrub caps for the best look. Surgical caps like these are a great way to elevate your outfit with a pop of color. There are countless patterns to choose from with Blue Sky scrub caps.

Strive for Utility

Anyone could tell you that you want your scrubs to be comfortable and to look good, but you should also want your scrubs to be useful. You should ask the question, “will these scrubs make my work day easier?” Because believe it or not, scrubs with the right qualities can make all the difference. For example, many medical professionals find that they don’t quite have enough room in their scrubs to fit all the things they need to carry around with them. If you ever find yourself running back and forth to your locker for the items you need, consider a pair of scrubs with more pockets. The Piper Cargo scrub tops, for example, have a total of six pockets! Still not enough pocket space? You can complete the outfit with the Peyton Cargo 7-pocket scrub pants for a total of thirteen pockets! Or for men, try the Niles Technical Cargo scrub pants, also with seven pockets. With an outfit like that, you’ll have everything you need for a day’s work and more.

Beyond just pockets, there are many ways to look for utility in your scrubs. Whatever unique needs you have for a scrub outfit, there are ways to meet them. Blue Sky Scrubs even has a sale on specialty scrubs that have unique specifications that you won’t find in any standard scrubs. For example, if you need a scrub top with just 1 inch added to the length, you can find it there for sale. If you ever find that you like having long sleeves to keep you warm and comfortable at work, but you also don’t want sleeves to get in the way of your hands or wrists and restrict your movement as you work, try a scrub top with a ¾ sleeve.

Layering for Perfection

Now you know almost everything you’ll need to have a perfect scrub outfit. But to really finish the outfit off strong, it can help to have extra layers. There are many reasons medical professionals can benefit from having extra layers either under or over their scrubs. If you work in a chilly hospital, as many are, sometimes you’re not totally comfortable in your scrubs until you add either a baselayer underneath or an outer layer on top. At Blue Sky, we have tons of options for both. If you’re looking for a comfy baselayer or undershirt, we have cotton polos, long-sleeve undershirts and much more. If you’re looking for outer layers, consider a jacket, vest, hoodie or even a lab coat. Stylish outer layers can make all the difference to your outfit, and they can also help with utility like we discussed above. For example, if you need more pocket space but don’t want to get one of the cargo-style scrubs mentioned earlier, you can add a jacket, vest, hoodie or lab coat that has pockets. Blue Sky lab coats are designed with sizable pockets to help medical professionals fit everything they need for a day’s work. 

When it comes to jackets, vests and hoodies, we have tons of comfortable options for both men and women! If you want a jacket that will help with warmth but won’t weigh you down at all and won’t get too hot, be sure to check out our lightweight jackets. If you want the added warmth of a jacket or hoodie without sleeves interfering with your work, vests are the way to go. Whatever you decide to get, just remember layering can be essential! You wouldn’t want to buy your new scrub set only to realize you need an extra layer and you don’t own anything that would layer comfortably with scrubs.

Blue Sky Scrubs

We hope this guideline on how to choose the best scrubs has been useful. Here at Blue Sky Scrubs, we strive to help medical professionals like you fit into the perfect outfit. Whether you’re looking for comfort, style, utility, great layering or a combination of it all, we have it here at Blue Sky Scrubs. We mentioned many of our scrubs items in our suggestions here, but you should know that you can find even more at the Blue Sky Scrubs website. Some items we didn’t mention here include scrub hats, trucker hats, stylish masks, scarves, compression socks and lanyards. If you follow this guideline and still feel like your scrub outfit is incomplete, there’s always more to accessorize your outfit at Blue Sky Scrubs.