Best Scrubs for Men in 2026: 4 Picks for Long Shifts

I spent about a decade working in clinical practice, and I know firsthand that scrubs can look perfectly fine when you first put them on and become irritating six hours later. A waistband that keeps sliding, fabric that traps heat, or pockets that dump everything forward when you sit down will get old quickly during a long shift.

Fit deserves just as much attention as fabric. A lot of older scrub designs were essentially boxy unisex uniforms with little shape through the shoulders or legs. The better options now borrow from athletic and workwear design, with stretch, more intentional cuts, better waistbands, and pockets positioned around how you move.

For this list, I focused on Fabletics, FIGS, Carhartt, and Cherokee, looking specifically at comfort over a long shift, fit, durability, and whether the pockets are arranged in a way that makes sense once you start filling them.

At a Glance: The Best Scrubs for Men

Scrubs	Best for	Fit	Standout feature	Approx. set price
Fabletics All-Shift + Helix	Best overall	Athletic / semi-slim	Stretch, waistband, practical pocket layout	$89.90 non-member; VIP pricing varies
FIGS Leon + Tansen	Best polished fit	Tailored	Soft FIONx fabric and broad sizing	About $94
Carhartt Force Cross-Flex	Best for hard wear	Straight / workwear-inspired	Micro-ripstop construction and pocket capacity	About $83
Cherokee Infinity	Best value and size flexibility	Athletic jogger	Stretch, useful storage, broad size range	About $85 before sales

Prices and color availability change regularly, especially with scrub brands that rotate colors or run frequent promotions.

Best Overall: Fabletics All-Shift Scrub Jogger and Helix Scrub Top

Fabletics makes a strong case for men who want scrubs to fit more like good athletic clothing than traditional medical uniforms. The All-Shift Scrub Jogger uses the brand’s MotionTech fabric, a polyester, viscose, and spandex blend with four-way stretch, a lightweight feel, and durable water-repellent treatment.

Fabletics waistband combines elastic ribbing with an adjustable drawcord, giving the pants more structure than a basic drawstring waist while still leaving room to adjust the fit throughout the day. The joggers use a semi-slim cut with ribbed ankle cuffs, so they sit closer to the leg without looking painted on.

The All-Shift has six pockets, including front slash pockets, cargo storage, a zippered cargo pocket, and a back pocket. That mix gives you quick access to the things you reach for constantly while leaving a secure place for something you do not want sliding out when you sit down.

The Helix 1-Pocket Scrub Top keeps the upper half much simpler; it has a V-neck, chest pocket, side vents, and the same MotionTech material used in the pants. I like that combination because scrub sets can start looking overly technical when every available inch is covered with another zipper, flap, or utility loop.

Fabletics also says MotionTech passed a 50-wash test for fading, shrinking, and pilling. That is a manufacturer test rather than years of independent wear, but repeated washing is one of the areas I would pay close attention to when spending more on scrubs.

The All-Shift jogger currently lists at $49.95 for non-members, while the Helix top varies around the low-$40 range depending on the color and promotion. Fabletics also uses a VIP membership model, so promotional pricing can look much lower than the standard non-member cost. Make sure you understand which price you are looking at before ordering several sets.

Best for: Men who want athletic stretch, a tapered fit, and enough storage for a long shift without looking overloaded.

The tradeoff: The semi-slim jogger cut and ribbed cuffs give the set a distinctly athletic look, which may not appeal to men who prefer a roomier straight-leg scrub. 

Best Polished Fit: FIGS Leon Scrub Top and Tansen Jogger

FIGS helped push men’s scrubs away from the oversized, rectangular look, and the Leon top with Tansen jogger still makes sense for someone who wants a sharper silhouette.

The Leon uses FIGS’ FIONx fabric, a 72% polyester, 21% rayon, and 7% spandex blend with four-way stretch, moisture-wicking properties, and a lightweight feel. The cut is shaped without getting complicated, and three pockets on the top include a chest pocket, hidden patch pocket, and pen sleeve.

The Tansen jogger gives the set the modern profile FIGS is known for. Current pricing sits around $42 for the Leon and $52 for the Tansen in core colors, so you are close to $100 for a complete set before any discounts.

Where FIGS earns that premium is the combination of fabric feel and fit options. Men’s tops currently run through an unusually broad size range, and the pants offer short, regular, and tall lengths. FIGS also incorporates antimicrobial odor-control technology into the fabric, along with anti-wrinkle and moisture-management features. None of that replaces normal washing, of course, but those properties are relevant when the uniform is being worn and laundered constantly.

Compared with Fabletics, FIGS feels slightly more established as a medical-uniform brand and gives you more depth across cuts and sizing. Fabletics has the more athletic personality, particularly in the waistband and MotionTech fabric, while FIGS is the stronger option for someone who wants his scrubs to look tailored without drawing much attention to themselves.

Best for: Men who prioritize a tailored fit, soft fabric, and plenty of sizing options.

The tradeoff: A complete set costs more than many Cherokee or Carhartt combinations, and the streamlined styling may not provide as much storage as heavier-duty options.

Best for Hard Wear: Carhartt Force Cross-Flex

Carhartt approaches scrubs like workwear, which is exactly why they belong here. The Force Cross-Flex line uses stretch micro-ripstop fabric and puts more emphasis on durability and storage than on making the uniform feel like lounge clothing.

The straight-leg scrub pants have a full elastic waistband with a drawstring, plus a functional snap and fly. That sounds like a small detail until you have spent years wearing pull-on pants; for a lot of men, a proper fly simply makes more sense.

Carhartt also gives you serious pocket capacity. The straight-leg pants include deep front pockets, back pockets, cargo storage, a pen slot, utility loops, an internal mesh phone pocket, and a hidden zip pocket. A crotch gusset adds more freedom of movement when squatting or bending.

The matching V-neck top uses the same general workwear philosophy, with a chest pocket, larger front pockets, a badge loop, side vents, and stretch panels positioned to help when reaching.

That extra utility comes with a different feel from FIGS or Fabletics. Micro-ripstop has more structure, and the overall design reads closer to technical workwear than polished athleisure. For someone moving equipment, working in an ER, or simply hard on uniforms, that may be exactly the point.

Carhartt also offers regular and tall inseams, although the available combinations vary by style and size. Men who already wear Carhartt workwear may find the overall approach familiar: durability first, with enough stretch added to keep it from feeling stiff.

At regular pricing, the Force Cross-Flex V-Neck top is about $35, while the straight-leg pants are generally around $48 depending on size and color, putting a full set in the low $80 range before sales. That keeps Carhartt below FIGS and close to the other mid-range options here, while giving you a noticeably more workwear-focused build.

Best for: Men who value durability, pocket capacity, and a more traditional workwear feel.

The tradeoff: The fabric and styling have more structure than the softer athletic options, so this is not the first choice for someone chasing the lightest possible scrub set.

Best Value: Cherokee Infinity

Cherokee has been around long enough that there is a good chance someone in your workplace already owns a pair. The Infinity line is the part of the men’s range I would look at first because it modernizes the fit without pushing the price into premium territory.

The Men’s Drawstring Jogger uses a 95% polyester and 5% spandex stretch-poplin fabric with a natural rise, rib-knit waistband, adjustable drawstring, and jogger cuffs. Regular pricing is around $47 for the pants, with sales frequently bringing some colors lower.

Five pockets are built into the jogger, including front storage, a double cargo pocket with dedicated pen and scissor space, and a zippered back pocket. The sizing is also broader than many fashion-forward scrub brands, extending from XS through 5XL, with short, regular, and tall inseams offered across at least part of the range.

That makes Cherokee particularly useful when you need several sets in an exact hospital color or have trouble fitting into the narrower size ranges of newer brands. The Infinity line comes in core uniform colors such as black, navy, royal, pewter, wine, and ceil blue, so you are less dependent on whatever seasonal palette happens to be available.

The fabric includes odor-control technology, and the stretch construction gives the line a more athletic feel than basic entry-level Cherokee scrubs. You are giving up some of the softness and branding cachet of FIGS, but the price-to-function balance is hard to ignore.

Best for: Men who want modern stretch and good storage without paying close to $100 for every set.

The tradeoff: The fabric feels more utilitarian than the premium athletic blends from FIGS or Fabletics.

Which Scrubs Make the Most Sense for a Long Shift?

The best pair depends on what starts bothering you first after several hours at work. 

• Fabletics gets my overall pick because the All-Shift jogger combines stretch, a well-designed waistband, useful storage, and an athletic fit without pushing too far into gym-clothes territory. The Helix top keeps the set simple enough that the whole thing still looks professional.
• FIGS is the stronger choice when fit and polish come first. The broad sizing, multiple pant lengths, and softer FIONx fabric make it easier to dial in a uniform that does not look borrowed from somebody else.
• Carhartt earns its place for durability and storage. If your pockets are loaded all day or your scrubs take more abuse than average, the heavier workwear approach is a real advantage.
• Cherokee Infinity gives you much of the modern stretch and jogger styling at a lower cost, with a strong range of sizes and traditional medical colors.

After enough hours in a clinical setting, you learn pretty quickly which clothes help you through the day and which ones become a distraction. Good scrubs should stay comfortable, keep their shape, and let you focus on the work in front of you instead of adjusting a waistband or fighting with your pockets. Prioritize how the scrubs perform through a full shift; the name on the tag should come second.