The Truth About Living in Scrubs (And How to Make It More Comfortable)
Let’s be real: if you’re in healthcare, you’re not just wearing scrubs, you’re living in them.
Twelve-hour shifts. Back-to-back rotations. Rushed toilet breaks (if you’re lucky). When your workday pushes your mind and body to the limit, your scrubs become more than a uniform, they’re your second skin.
So, what’s it actually like to wear scrubs for 12 hours straight? And how can you make sure they’re supporting you, not distracting you?
At Fit Right Medical Scrubs, we hear from hundreds of nurses, midwives, doctors, and allied health professionals who’ve been there. This blog is for them and for you.
If They Don’t Fit Right, You’ll Feel It All Shift Long
A waistband that digs in. A top that constantly rides up. Pants that sag after a few hours. Sound familiar?
🩺 When you’re running between patients or helping someone labour through contractions, you shouldn’t be thinking about your clothes.
That’s why we created our Comfort Fit Scrubs. Designed with a StayPut™ waistband (no more rolling or slipping), 4-way stretch fabric, and a fit that moves with you, not against you.
Sweat Happens. And So Do Spills.
Let’s talk fabric.
When you’re clocking 10,000+ steps, standing under bright lights, or working in a non-stop environment, your scrubs need to be:
✔ Breathable
✔ Moisture-wicking
✔ Quick-drying
✔ Stain-resistant (hello bodily fluids and coffee spills)
The last thing you need is clingy, stiff, or overly synthetic fabric. That’s why we use soft, lightweight materials that hold up shift after shift.
Pockets Save Lives (Or At Least Your Sanity)
If you’ve ever tried to make it through a shift without pockets… we’re sorry.
When you wear scrubs 12 hours a day, pockets become your command centre:
🖊️ Pens, scissors, tourniquets, snacks, lip balm, ID, sanitiser...everything lives there.
Our scrub pants and tops come with thoughtfully placed pockets that hold what you need without bulging, sagging or throwing off your silhouette.
What You Wear Under Your Scrubs Matters
Base layers can make or break your comfort — especially in cold clinics, night shifts, or during winter.
✔ Bamboo undershirts are soft, breathable, and ideal for layering.
✔ Compression socks keep your legs from aching at hour 11.
✔ A lightweight scrub jacket adds warmth without restricting movement.
If you’re wearing the same outfit for half a day, layer smart.
Feeling Good = Working Better
When your scrubs fit well and feel good, it shows. You stand taller. You move easier. You don’t constantly adjust or tug at fabric.
💙 You’re already giving your energy, compassion, and focus to everyone else. Your scrubs should give something back with confidence, comfort, and functionality.
Scrubs Should Support You, Not Distract You
Wearing scrubs for 12+ hours a day is no joke. The right pair won’t just get you through it..they’ll help you perform your best, feel your best, and look like the capable professional you are.
Whether you’re on your third coffee, your eighth patient, or your first-ever day on the ward, we’ve got your back (literally).
🩺 Browse the full Fit Right range and find scrubs designed for real-life shifts, not just catalogue photos.