UNIFORM COUNTRY GUIDES
How to Choose Scrub Pants: Fit, Pockets, and Movement
Choose scrub pants by starting with the fit, pockets, leg shape, and length that suit the way you move through your day.
Scrub pants need to work through a full shift, not only look right on a hanger. A good starting point is to decide how you want the waistband, leg shape, pockets, and length to feel during the tasks you do most often. Once those choices are clear, narrowing the options becomes much easier.
Start with fit and rise
Think about where you prefer a waistband to sit and how much room you want through the hip and thigh. Some shoppers prefer a more relaxed shape for easy movement, while others want a cleaner, closer fit. The best choice is the one you can bend, reach, sit, and walk in comfortably.
Length matters just as much. Check whether the style is offered in the fit group you need before choosing a color or coordinating top. If you are shopping for women’s styles, start with women’s scrub pants. For men’s styles, browse men’s scrub pants.
Choose pockets for how you work
Pockets are easier to compare when you start with what you carry. Consider which items need to stay close by during a shift and whether you prefer cargo pockets, patch pockets, zippered pockets, or a simpler silhouette. Look at the product photos and description for each individual style before deciding.
Consider the leg shape
Straight, jogger, flare, and tapered scrub pants each create a different feel at the ankle and through the leg. A jogger can give a more gathered finish, while a straight or flare style may feel more traditional. This is a personal preference, so compare several styles before settling on one shape.
Build a uniform you will want to wear again
After choosing a pant, use the same collection and color filters to find a coordinating top or layer. You can also browse collection pages such as EPIC and Momentum when you want to compare the available styles within a line.
The right scrub pants are the pair that match how you move, what you carry, and the fit you prefer. Begin with the fit group, review the product details, and use the available color and size choices to build a uniform that works for you.