FIGS: Scrub Fits, FIONx Fabric, Petite and Tall Lengths and Colours

FIGS makes medical scrubs and healthcare apparel: scrub tops and pants, jackets, lab coats, underscrubs and compression socks. FIGS sells mainly direct online and positions itself as a premium scrub brand.

A FIGS order goes well when you pick the right top and pant style for your shift, get the length right, and check that the colour is allowed where you work.

Choosing a FIGS scrub top

FIGS scrub tops differ mainly in neckline, fit and pocket count. The Casma top for women and the Leon top for men are FIGS three-pocket styles; the Catarina is a simpler one-pocket women's top.

Count what you carry. If your pockets hold pens, a phone, scissors and a notebook, a top with more pockets saves you from overloading pant pockets.

Check the fit description. Some FIGS tops are fitted; others are relaxed or oversized. A fitted top can pull across the back when you reach or lift patients.

Jogger or straight-leg pants

FIGS sells both jogger-style scrub pants, such as the Zamora for women and the Tansen for men, and straight or wide-leg styles.

Joggers have a cuffed ankle that keeps hems off the floor and out of fluids. Straight legs look more traditional and suit anyone who dislikes the cuff.

Cargo styles add pockets down the leg, which spreads the load. Consider how pockets sit when you kneel.

Check the waistband. Many FIGS pants use a yoga-style or drawstring waist; how high it sits affects comfort on a twelve-hour shift.

Petite, regular and tall lengths

FIGS offers many pant styles in petite, regular and tall lengths. That makes FIGS pants easier to fit than many scrub brands with one inseam.

Measure the inseam of a pair that fits you well and compare it with the FIGS size chart for the style. Joggers are more forgiving of length because the cuff gathers.

Tops come in regular lengths, with some tall options. If you have a long torso, check the tall top length so the hem stays below the waistband when you bend.

FIGS sizing is its own; do not assume your size in another scrub brand carries across. Use the chart and read reviews for fit notes on each style.

What FIONx fabric does

FIGS makes most of its core scrubs from its own FIONx fabric, a synthetic blend with stretch. FIGS describes it as soft, wrinkle-resistant and moisture-wicking, with an antimicrobial treatment.

The stretch is the practical benefit. It moves with you when bending, reaching or running to a call, and it keeps its shape better than cotton-poly scrubs.

Synthetic fabric is warmer than cotton for some people. If you run hot, a lighter top or an underscrub that wicks may help.

Colour rules and care

Many hospitals and clinics assign scrub colours by role. Before ordering FIGS in a new colour, check your workplace's dress code.

FIGS releases limited-edition colours. If your workplace requires a colour that FIGS rotates, buy spares while it is available.

Wash FIGS scrubs according to the care label. High heat can damage stretch fabrics over time, so a lower dryer setting helps them last.

Wash new FIGS scrubs separately the first few times, especially dark and saturated colours, in case of dye transfer.

If your workplace launders scrubs at high temperature, ask whether personal FIGS sets are allowed or whether you must use facility-issued scrubs. Some operating theatres require the latter.

How many FIGS sets to buy

Count your shifts. Someone working three twelve-hour shifts a week, washing once, needs at least three FIGS sets, and four gives a spare for the week a set goes missing or gets stained.

Start with one set to confirm the size and style before buying the rest. Returns are simpler on one set than five, and FIGS styles fit differently enough that the second set may be a different cut.

Once you know your FIGS sizes, stick to the core colours and styles you like. Mixing and matching tops and pants is then easy.

Where the FIGS savings are

These FIGS codes look like first-order referral codes, so they are likely to work only for new customers. If you have bought from FIGS before, expect them to refuse.

Try NIALLSFIRSTFIGS first, as it offers the most. If it will not apply, MIABFIRSTFIGS gives 15% with no stated minimum. SALLYCFIRSTFIGS needs a $79 basket.

FIGS rarely runs broad storewide sales, so a first-order code is often the best saving available. Build your first FIGS order around everything you need: a full set of tops and pants, rather than one item now and more later.

One code per FIGS order is the norm. Limited-edition colours and some items may be excluded; check at checkout.

Common questions

Do FIGS scrubs run small?

Fit varies by style. Some FIGS tops are fitted and others relaxed. Use the style's size chart and read reviews.

Does FIGS make petite and tall scrubs?

Many FIGS pants come in petite, regular and tall lengths, and some tops come in tall. Check the options on each listing.

Can I use a FIGS code if I have ordered before?

First-order codes usually only work on a new FIGS account. Returning customers should watch for FIGS's own promotions.