Polyester vs cotton scrubs: which is better?
Quick answer: Poly cotton blends are the best all round choice in Kenya: they hold colour, resist wrinkles and dry fast. Pure cotton feels cool but fades and shrinks sooner. Stretch blends feel softest and move most.
Below are the details, the sets Scrubs Kenya buyers choose and live prices in KES.
Prices on this page start from KES 1,500. Every price comes live from the Scrubs Kenya shop.
Popular sets with live prices
Cotton
Cool and soft, but creases, fades and can shrink in hot water.
Polyester and poly cotton
Strong, colour fast and quick to dry. The common choice for hospital uniforms.
Stretch blends
Polyester or rayon with spandex. Soft, light and flexible.
Questions people ask
Which scrub fabric is best for hot weather?
A light poly cotton or stretch blend that breathes and dries fast.
Do polyester scrubs make you sweat?
Modern blends breathe well. Choose lighter colours for hot wards.
Which fabric lasts longest?
Poly cotton blends usually last longest.
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Ever been told there are no surgical caps left on a busy ward? Dr Joanne Medina was, as a final year medical student. So she started making her own.
That small fix grew into Scrubs Kenya. Today Scrubs Kenya dresses nurses, doctors, clinical officers and students across Kenya.
Dr Joanne is a medical doctor who trained at Egerton University. She grew up in Kitale and now lives and works in Nairobi. She knows how a twelve hour shift feels, so every Scrubs Kenya set is chosen for comfort, pockets and fabric that lasts.
She also hosts the Medina Dinner, a networking evening for healthcare professionals, and interviews leaders in Kenyan healthcare on her YouTube channel.