Surgical scrub is a medical uniform used by healthcare professionals, doctors, nurses and medical assistants and workers. Surgical scrubs are reasonable, durable, easy to clean, and there is no mistaking that they are meant for casual wear. Scrubs may also include a waist-length long-sleeved jacket with no lapels and stockinette cuffs, known as a “warm-up jacket”. Nearly all patient care personnel in the united states wear some form of scrubs while on duty, as do some staffers in doctor’s offices.

In addition, janitorial staff are also recognized to wear scrubs, often to the confusion of patients. These types of scrubs can come in any color or pattern. Surgical scrubs are unfrequently owned by the wearer, due to concerns about home laundering and sterility issues, these scrubs are hospital-owned or hospital-leased through a commercial linen service.