Compare the exact fiber content and care instructions for each scrub garment. For example, FIGS lists FIONx as 72% polyester, 21% rayon and 7% spandex, while Jaanuu lists a fabric at 65% rayon, 30% nylon and 5% spandex. These figures describe composition, not a durability or clinical-performance result.
Scrub fabric marketing and garment labels answer different questions. Fiber percentages describe composition; the care label explains how the manufacturer says to clean that item; finish claims describe what a brand says about an added treatment.
| Manufacturer example | Listed fiber content | Published care or finish detail | What the detail establishes |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIGS FIONx | 72% polyester, 21% rayon, 7% spandex | FIGS says cold machine wash and tumble dry on low heat or hang dry; the brand describes Silvadur antimicrobial technology | A product-specific composition and care statement, plus a manufacturer finish claim |
| Jaanuu fabric listing | 65% rayon, 30% nylon, 5% spandex | Jaanuu lists machine wash and tumble dry | A manufacturer fabric example; check the exact garment label for its current care details |
The FTC’s fiber-content rules and care-label guidance explain why label information is useful when comparing garments. A blend percentage alone is not a test of fit, wash life or durability.
FIGS describes Silvadur as an odor-protection finish on its FIONx fabric page. This is the brand’s product description, not evidence that a garment prevents infection or can replace facility rules. Compare such claims separately from composition, fit and care.
Check the garment’s own tag before laundering. Collections can contain multiple fabrics, and care instructions can vary by style. Our scrub fabric label guide covers how to use composition, care and fit details when choosing a uniform.
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Common questions
Do scrub fabric percentages predict comfort or durability?
No. They identify fiber composition, but do not establish how a specific garment will fit or wear. Compare exact product details and care instructions.
Are antimicrobial scrub claims the same as infection protection?
No. A finish description is a manufacturer product claim and does not replace hand hygiene, laundering or facility infection-control rules.
Why do scrub care instructions differ by brand?
Care directions depend on the particular fabric and garment. Follow the care label for the exact item.