Premium scrubs. Built to last.

When it came to design, we created these scrubs for busy healthcare professionals like you:

Athletic cuts and 4-way stretch fabric so you can perform.

Water-resistant and antimicrobial properties to protect you and your patients.

Ripstop, wrinkle- and fade-resistant fabrics keep you looking professional all day long.

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Professional attire made easy!

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Now featuring Essential Threads premium scrubs on every show. Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Fluid resistance

Every one of our garments has water resistance that will protect you from whatever the day (or night) brings!

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The clothes that essential workers need.

What you do is essential.

What you wear matters.

Unlike any other garment on the market, these are premium scrubs:

  • Antimicrobial
  • Fluid-repellant
  • Four-way stretch
  • Ripstop

Like a straight leg pant? Our Women's Pomfrey comes in 8 colors:

Women's Bottoms

Women's bottoms in 3 styles, 8 colors.  Because we all love choices. 

Closeup of the Welby trouser waistband

Try the Welby

Our men's Welby trouser is a premium pant with articulated knees, a waistband with snap and zipper fly, and straight legs. And if you're a woman who wears a boyfriend jean, this style is for you!

Welby trousers

Joggers? You bet.

With a slim fit, lots of pockets, and our propietary water-repellant four-way stretch antimicrobial fabric, our joggers have a super comfortable yoga waistband for women and a sturdy waistband with zipper fly for men.

SHOP JOGGERS
  • Start with 2 pairs of scrubs

    Dressing in scrubs daily can lead to boredom with your outfits. There's no need to satisfy your fashion desire with an extensive, expensive closet full of scrubs.

    Pick two colors 
  • Add a vest

    Complete your fit! Adding the Jackie or David vest to your wardrobe adds variety, style, and an extra layer of antimicrobial protection.

    Choose my vest 
  • Finish with compression socks

    Sockwells have many benefits for both patients and the hardworking medical professionals who are on their feet all day.

    Add to my capsule wardrobe 

Wash and wear.

Fast fashion? Not here.

Long-lasting, premium quality scrubs that last for years.

Maintain your Essential Threads scrubs with our simple care instructions and stay eco-friendly.

Care instructions

Want your stuff?

Shipping you can count on.

Shipping is free on all orders over $100, and we ship within 5-7 days of your order.

Read more about our reliable shipping practices here.

Shipping info

Fit matters.

Take us to the tailor.

Click here for size charts.

Like a good suit, our garments lend themselves to alterations.

Size charts

Water-resistant? You bet.

Stay clean.

Spills and splashes happen, but they won't slow you down.

Fluid-resistant scrubs keep you looking good no matter what the day brings.

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Woman-owned

Support female entrepreneurship.

The keys to a healthy economy, women hold purchasing power, and invest in their families and local communities.

They also run amazing businesses, including Essential Threads.

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We know what to wear

Designed by health professionals.

Developed in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Worn around the world by professionals just like you.

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Where it all started

Close-outs.

Original Aegle Gear still available in our Close-outs section.

Same great fit, close-out prices.

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  • Favorite pants ever!

    These are the absolute best fitting and best wearing pants I have ever worn in my 25 years and counting career! The fabric is great, not too thin, breaths well, moved well and launders great. Chef's kiss!

    Pamela B.

  • Great vest!

    Love the weight and fit of the vest. Has plenty of pockets for everything I need. I like the extra layer of protection!

    Daina S.

  • Great Scrubs!

    I’ve been wearing these scrubs for the past few years, and they’re so comfortable, there’s no going back to conventional scrubs.

    Jeff F.