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Cargo trousers have long been a popular choice for workwear, thanks to their versatility, functionality, and comfort. But what makes them so perfect for the job? Here are five reasons:

1. Plenty of Pockets: The multiple pockets on cargo trousers provide a convenient way to store tools, supplies, and other items. This can be helpful for workers who need to have their hands free.
2. Fully Functionable: Cargo trousers are a practical choice for workwear, made from durable materials which are more resistant to wear & tear in a variety of settings including mechanics, landscaping and construction, where reflective cargo pants aren't uncommon.
3. Comfortable Fit: They are typically made from breathable fabrics that allow air to circulate, keeping the wearer cool and dry. This is important for workers who may be working in hot or humid environments.
4. Versatile Style: Cargo pants can be dressed up or down, making them a versatile option for any work environment. This is important for staff, who may need to switch between different settings throughout the day.
5. Increasingly Stylish: Cargo trousers are becoming increasingly stylish, and there are now many fashionable options available. This makes them a great choice for many industries who want to look professional but also stylish.

How Cargo Trousers Are Used in Healthcare Professions

Cargo scrub trousers are used by healthcare professionals in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, doctor's offices, dental practices and veterinary surgeries. They are a popular choice for nurses, doctors, technicians, and other healthcare workers.

Scrubs cargo pants offer a number of advantages for medical professionals, including:

• Storage Space: The multiple pockets in NHS cargo trousers provide plenty of storage space for all the essential tools and supplies that medical professionals need, such as stethoscopes, pens, and bandages.
• Durability: Cargo trousers are made from durable materials that can withstand the rigors of everyday use in a healthcare setting. This is important for healthcare professionals, who may be exposed to spills, chemicals, and other hazards.
• Comfort: Cargo pants are designed to be comfortable and allow for a full range of motion, especially drawstring cargo pants. This is important for health industry professionals, who may be on their feet for long periods of time and need to be able to move easily.
• Fit: Scrub trousers with cargo pockets should be loose-fitting enough to allow for freedom of movement, but not so loose that they are baggy or cumbersome like our range of Dickies cargo pants.

Women's Cargo Work Trousers

Women's cargo work trousers are also a versatile and practical choice for women who are looking for comfortable and durable workwear that can withstand a variety of activities. They typically have a relaxed fit with plenty of pockets for storing tools, equipment, and other essentials. Cargo work pants are also made from high-quality materials that are hard wearing, making them a good investment for women who work in demanding environments.

Cargo trousers are typically made from cotton, canvas, or denim. In recent years, there has been a growing trend of ladies combats becoming more fashionable. Many designers are now creating women's elasticated waist cargo trousers that are stylish and feminine, while still maintaining their practical features. This makes cargo trousers a great option for women who want to look good and feel comfortable at the same time.

Conclusion

Cargo work trousers are a versatile and functional workwear option that is perfect for male & female healthcare professionals. They offer plenty of storage space, durability, comfort, and a versatile style. If you are looking for a workwear pant that can keep up with the demands of your job, cargo trousers are a great choice.

Here are some additional tips for choosing the right cargo trousers for medical professionals:

• Choose a pair that is made from a durable material, such as cotton or canvas.
• Look for a pair with multiple pockets that are large enough to accommodate all of your essential tools and supplies.
• Choose a pair that is comfortable and allows for a full range of motion.
• Consider the style of the cargo trousers and choose a pair that you feel confident wearing in your work setting.

With so many great options available for both men and women, there is sure to be a pair of cargo trousers that is perfect for you. So next time you are looking for a new pair of work trousers, be sure to give cargo trousers a try.

Scrubs Ultimate Guide

If you are new to Scrubs, it may seem like a minefield out there. Post-Covid a lot of you in the Medical, Care and Beauty industries who didn’t wear Scrubs before are now having to wear extra PPE to keep yourselves and your clients safe.

Whether you are new to buying Scrubs or you just need a refresh on what is available for yourself and your team, you may need some guidance on what is best for you, and what is available on the market.

Here at Work in Style, we have put together this Ultimate Scrubs Buying Guide. Taking you through all of your options, be that Style, Brand or material, we are here to help you make the best and most informed decision on your new Scrubs.

The main things you may want to take in to consideration when buying your Scrubs are;

• Fit
• Style
• Material
• Practicality
• Brand
• Personalisation

Below we will go in to detail on each of these points, but first let’s take a look at What Scrubs are and who wears them…

What are Scrubs?

Scrubs are clothing designed to be worn in the Medical industry and more specifically by those providing patient care, they are easy to wear and easy to wash garments which are designed to create a barrier between the person wearing the Scrubs and any hazardous substances/chemicals which they may come in to contact with. This greatly reduces risk of contamination and risk of infections.

This type of clothing became known as Scrubs as they are used in a sterile (scrubbed) environment

Scrubs have been worn by Surgeons in America for many years but have only recently become popular in the UK in the past 10-20 years, replacing the classic Tunic style we may be used to seeing in hospitals and on our TV screens. Since the Covid 19 pandemic we are seeing more and more Healthcare professionals wearing Scrubs for daily use.

Scrubs are a great tool in large hospital settings to separate staff from patient or to identify team members, Scrub top and Scrub bottoms come in many brands, colours and sizes which can be mixed and match for your perfect set, or to differentiate between job roles and departments.

Who wears Scrubs?

The NHS have been using Scrubs for the longest time but are now being joined by an array of professions, Healthcare and more;

Nurses – Scrubs are great for Nurses as they provide comfort and ease of movement on their long demanding shifts

Doctors – Great for Surgeons especially as the Scrubs can be washed at high temperatures to further prevent any risk of infection or spread of contaminants

Vets – Lots of our Scrubs have fabric technologies such as soil release and anti-static which makes it super easy to wipe off hair, fluff and dust and guarantees you won’t end your day covered in animal hair (although we suspect that does kind of come with the territory)

Dentists – Dentists love our Scrubs! Especially the antimicrobial and fluid barrier properties which repel unwanted fluids which may come flying their way!

Care workers – Traditionally seen in Tunics, Care workers are now making the move to Scrubs after seeing a greater focus on infection control (Post Covid)

Midwives – I think it goes without saying that a Midwife will want some serious barrier protection between themselves and their patient and Scrubs are perfect for this

Beauticians – A new player on the block, since Covid-19 the Beauty and hair industries have begun to take extra precautions to protect themselves and their customers by investing in Scrubs for their teams

Alternative therapists – Think Sports therapists, Physios, Reiki masters and Acupuncturist, there are dozens of  alternative therapists out there who now encourage wearing Scrubs for protection and comfort

Students – We supply scrubs to Nursing students all over the country who wear their very first set of Work in style Scrubs with pride!

What to take in to consideration when buying your first or next set of Scrubs;

Fit – Scrubs are designed to be comfortable and free flowing to make your life and job easier

When choosing your Scrub set you want to look at the pictures and the product descriptions to ensure you are choosing the right fit for you, maybe you want a nice big free flowing top so you will go for a size up in a Unisex top. Want something more fitted? Then you may choose a ladies top with rib knit panels which are more fitted to the body to accentuate shape and look more fashionable and flattering

Whilst most of our Scrub trousers are straight leg, we also have jogger style trousers which are designed to be extra comfortable and wrinkle free for easy care

We have men’s, Ladies and Unisex Scrubs available. And remember that all of our Men’s styles can be used as Unisex - Make sure you use our size guides and you should get the perfect fit every time (and if you don’t we offer free returns on all UK mainland orders)

Style

Your usual Scrub set will consist of a V neck scrub top with short dolman sleeves and Straight leg scrub trousers with either an elasticated or drawstring waist, however this can vary when looking at the more premium Scrub styles. Here’s a few examples of different styles of Scrub Tops and Bottoms;

V Neck

Mock Wrap Top

Drawstring waist Trousers

Elasticated waist Trousers

Material

Materials will vary throughout brands and ranges with some of our brands now using recycled materials made from plastic bottles; Barco One and Skechers Scrubs are saving billions of bottles from landfill every year with their recycled materials. Most of our Scrubs will be made with a mixture of Polyester and Cotton with spandex added for stretch.

A very important factor in Scrub materials are the fabric technologies used, all aimed at keeping your scrubs clean, stain resistant and extra comfortable, for instance;

2 or 4 way stretch fabric – Stretch fabric achieved with small amounts of spandex in the fabric, the slight stretch gives your Scrubs the perfect amount of stretch for the perfect fit and added comfort

Anti-microbial – Providing long lasting freshness and protection against bacteria. Antimicrobial fabric technologies inhibit the growth of bacteria, algae and yeast, minimize odours and stains and therefore prolong the useful life of your Scrub set

Fluid barrier – The fluid barrier technologies are designed to resists spills for long lasting protection and make your clothing more breathable and durable, this feature is especially fantastic for Dentists and Vets due to the nature of their work

Anti-static – The anti-static technologies in our Scrubs is particularly useful for Vets as it allows fluff, dust and hair to release quickly from the surface of the fabric

Soil release – Soil release is achieved with a chemical finish that helps to easily remove dirt from the garment, while soil release will not prevent dirt from touching your scrubs, it will make it super easy to wipe and wash away with no special laundering needed.

Practicality (pockets, panels, technologies)

Whilst looking and feeling good in your Scrubs is great, the practicality of them is the most important factor, and Scrubs sure are practical!

You’ve already read about their many uses throughout an array of professions, Medical and not, you’ve read about their unique materials and fabric technologies which will keep you clean and safe at work, and you’ve read about the great range of fits, styles and sizes for all body types, but let’s delve a little deeper here in to the small details which make Scrubs the perfect choice for Healthcare professionals and more.

All of our Scrubs come with pockets, I doubt you have ever done a shift where you haven’t been over encumbered with utensils, don’t worry, Work in Style have your back, with chest pockets, pen slots and Patch pockets and media loops on our Scrub tops. Our Scrub trousers are bursting at the seams with pockets and storage options – Back pockets, front pockets, Cargo pockets, hidden zipper pockets, media loops and more. Check out the descriptions on our product pages to see exactly what pocket and storage options each Scrub Top and Bottoms have.

Many of our Scrubs have side vents and panels which create extra space and movement in your Scrub sets, this extra ease of movement is so valuable on long hectic shifts, the comfortableness of our Scrubs is one of their most important features!

Brands

We sell a range of Scrub brands here at Work in Style, maybe you already have a favourite Scrub brand or maybe you’ll see a trusted brand name here which you recognise.

Skechers – Famous for footwear, but they do plenty more! Skechers Scrubs have already taken the US by storm and are now coming for the UK with sportswear inspired fabrics and fashionable yet comfortable designs.

Barco One – Premium Scrubs for the modern healthcare professional, using the latest technologies and ultra-soft and comfortable fabrics

Cherokee – The number one player in the Scrubs industry, we have been stocking Cherokee for many years and have hundreds of customers who are converted for life

Dickies – A trusted workwear brand, you may think of workwear trousers when you think of Dickies, but we can assure you their Scrubs brand are just as robust and durable as the workwear they are known for

Work in style – Our very own Scrubs and where it all started, we pride ourselves on classic and affordable Scrub sets, worn by hundreds of thousands of Healthcare professionals across the UK!

Personalisation

Want to take your Scrubs to the next level? Get them personalised with your name, job title and/or company logo. We can offer embroideryon almost all of our Scrub tops and we like to think we have made the process as easy as possible.

You can add embroidery to your basket when placing your order, and then a simple email over to us to get your embroidery design set up before we add the embroidery in house.

We have received fantastic feedback from our existing customers on our embroideries, it really adds a unique flare to your uniforms and is also great for big teams with different job roles, take a look at some examples of what we have already done below;

@clareogradyholistictherapies

@marginsonmedical

Conclusion

Scrubs are the best choice for comfortable and practical healthcare, with their fabric technologies to keep you and your patients safe, plenty of colours and sizes to kit out your whole team, and a whole array of options to personalise your Scrubs. Order from our Scrubs range today, and don’t forget we offer free UK delivery on orders over £75 and free returns for our UK mainland customers

ORDER YOUR NEW FAVOURITE SCRUBS NOW

Back in 2006 Barco Uniforms collaborated with ABC to produce medical scrubs inspired by the popular Grey’s Anatomy TV show, and from this collaboration came what are now some of the most popular Scrubs/Workwear worn by Healthcare Professional across the globe. With Tailored flattering fits, premium fabrics and finer designer details, there’s many reasons why Grey’s Anatomy by Barco is a uniform favourite throughout the healthcare profession, and the top 4 reasons are;

Fashion – These Scrubs are made to be fashionable, and especially curated with healthcare professionals in mind

Fit – Comfort is always one of the top priorities of the Barco brand when designing their Scrub ranges, and Grey’s Anatomy by Barco is no different, made with stretchy and soft materials with lots of added extras for ultimate comfort; elasticated waists, V neck cuts and more

Fabric – The Grey’s Anatomy Scrubs range is ready for anything your job may throw at you, with an unbelievable array of Fabric technologies and features to keep you clean, cool and comfortable on any shift and easy care made to be durable through many washes. Spandex Stretch Moisture wicking Wrinkle free Soil release Soft hand

Function – Any Healthcare professionals’ main concern when buying uniforms is that they function properly on the job, take another look at all of the above points and you can see that these Scrubs are more than fit for purpose and function

Fashion, Fit and Fabric lead to the perfectly functioning Scrubs for all!

We are starting our Greys Anatomy by Barco collection with 4 staple items, 2 tops and 2 trousers;

Emma Scrub Top

Kim Scrub Pants

The Emma Top and Kim Scrub pants are from the Grey’s Anatomy by Barco Spandex Stretch range, made with a 4 way stretch fabric, designed to shape and flatter all body types whilst creating an ultra-comfortable feel

Evan Scrub Top

Evan Scrub Pants

The Evan Scrub set from the Grey’s Anatomy by Barco Classic range; like to keep is simple and classy? Then these Scrubs are for you. Still loaded with all the fantastic fabric features like moisture wicking and soil release

We hope you love the Grey’s Anatomy by Barco Scrubs as much as we do, and if you do we will be adding more to the collection soon! Here at Work in Style we are proud to be partnered with Barco Uniforms, not only do we offer the fantastic Grey’s Anatomy by Barco range, we also have Barco One and Barco Essentials Scrubs on offer, and don’t forget that you can finish off your brand new Uniforms with personalised embroidery, be it a logo or just your name, this extra personalization adds flare to your look and boosts your professionalism on the job

Finding the right size in uniforms can sometimes be hard, we like to think we have made it as easy as possible here at Work in Style to get the best quality and best fitting medical uniforms around. With personalised size guides for every brand and measuring videos, it’s almost impossible to order the wrong size, and even if you do end up with an ill-fitting set of scrubs we offer a free return service to get them refunded or exchanged for you asap!

With unique workwear from all over the world, we stock a variety of different brands, each of these brands will offer different products with different fits, this is why you will find a unique size chart for each brand (including our own Work in style brand) on every page;

• Skechers by Barco Scrubs
• Barco Scrubs
• Cherokee
• Dickies
• Work in style
• E&E Lab coats
• Uneek
• Benchmark

We don’t use UK sizing, such as 10/12/14 on our uniforms as we find this type of sizing can be very unreliable and does change from brand to brand, therefore we ask you to use your measurements with our size guides, this ensures you are getting a fit personalised to you! We usually only need your Waist/Hip/Chest measurements, and once you know these they will come in handy for you to know when shopping elsewhere.

Have a look at our simple sizing video which will be a handy little guide in finding the size charts and taking your measurements

Need more help choosing the right Scrubs for you? Read our Ultimate guide to buying Scrubs

Are you a student? We also have a couple of measuring guides on our YouTube channel, these are created with University students who wear our Work in style uniforms in mind and will help you to ensure you are taking your measurements in the correct place, helping you to get stuck in on your placement asap!