Best Scrubs for the Money?

Nurses Uniform/Gear

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I'm sure this has been a topic thoroughly discussed. I chose to buy nice scrubs, I enjoy looking professional and enjoy having nice scrubs. I spend a lot of time in them as a CNA, and will as a future nurse, so I see them as an investment.

Does anyone else who wears Koi, find them to wear in the crotch/upper leg area? Makes me so mad, as they are $30 or so each. The tops, no problem.

What do nurses prefer in brands? I find Walmart to last the longest, yet be the cheapest! I just bought a pair of MedCouture, so I'll be curious how those fare.

Opinions? What scrubs do you love?

Specializes in Psych & Gero psych.

I swear by Landau, long lasting, soft and not too pricey. Koi wears out due to rubbing and the type of fabic. Grey's tends to just as soft.

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Specializes in Psych Nursing.

I love my jockey scrubs but they are a bit pricey too! Otherwise I wear urbane/landau

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

LOVE my SmartScrubs. Company was started by an RN. The cargo pants I bought FIVE YEARS ago still look good. The pockets are lined and they wear like iron. Really unusual print tops.

The thing I like about the catalog is that all of the print tops have a list next to them of what color bottoms match the print. So you don't have to guess if it's navy, black or brown from the picture.

Slightly pricey, but really, really well-made. OH- no tags rubbing your neck!

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Specializes in ER, progressive care.

I love Koi scrubs (and Grey's Anatomy) and I have not noticed any wearing in the crotch area.

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I have Aviators. I like them, too.

My favorites.... Carhartt Ripstop. Cargo pockets on the pants, and they have a 'Multi-pocket' shirt that has lots of pockets. I just bought another set. They are made from a different sort of fabric. They aren't heavy and thick like Aviators, but the weave feels "industrial" (sorry, can't think of a better word). Love em

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Specializes in Psych.

I have 3 pairs of Lindsey pants one pair bought a year ago. I have NO problems with wear. Fading a little bit but not wear. I love Lou! My second favorite brand at least in pants are Dickies.

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I love Emmi West Scrubs (Emmi West). I only have 1 pair but they are my favorite. They have a lulu lemon feel to them which I love. The only thing that sucks is they only have 1 style out right now.

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Specializes in Neuro.

The Cherokee luxury blend are amazing they are soft and comfy and very flattering I absolutely adore them

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