grinny / Shutterstock.com Scrub In These comfortable, functional garments can make great uniforms for a variety of businesses, from medical and veterinary offices to spas, daycares and more. By Rachel Zoch WHEN IT COMES TO SCRUBS, nurses and other professionals who wear them want comfort, durability and easy care. But it might come as a surprise that athleisure style has permeated even this corner of the apparel market, as joggers have become a must-have scrub style. It’s not purely for the look, though. Turns out those fitted cuffs can come in handy for nurses and other pros who never quite know what the job will demand on any given day. “We initially saw joggers as a trend that would fade quickly, but it seems to be here to stay,” says Michele Johnson, marketing coordinator for Houston-based supplier Spectrum Uniforms (PPAI 232515, StandardBase). “For some wearers they are modern and fashionable, but I’ve learned from those who work day in and day out in the trenches, they serve a practical purpose. “For example, an ER nurse told me that several times a day she has to hose down the emergency room floor and was always struggling to roll her pants leg up and hope they didn’t fall down,” Johnson adds. “With joggers, she can easily push them up, and they stay up while ankle-deep in water. Funny how one person’s fashion is another person’s functionality. It’s nice when they can coexist.” Pockets are also a must, and you can never have too many, she says. Other sought-after details include loops to hold badges or pens and hidden zippers. “Scrubs have come a long way with features and designs,” says Mychell Molnar, inside sales 14 • JULY 2024 • PPAI Essentials | In Style
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