On the sample, check fit, measurements, pockets, waistband, stitching, branding and colour against what you ordered. On the bulk delivery, check counts and then compare pieces from every carton against the sample you approved. That two-stage scrubs quality check before selling is what stops a wrong size label or an off-shade colour from reaching your buyers.
Why the sample matters most
The approved sample becomes the reference for bulk production. Our production follows it, and our quality check before packing compares bulk pieces against it. If something on the sample is not right, the time to say so is before you approve it, not after the bulk order is cut.
Treat the sample as a real garment, not a display piece. Wear it, move in it, wash it and then look at it again.
Checklist for the scrub sample
Fit and measurements
- Measure the chest, top length, sleeve length, trouser waist (relaxed and stretched), hip, inseam and leg opening.
- Compare each measurement with the size chart agreed at quotation.
- Try the sample on more than one person if you can, especially for a unisex set that has to suit many body shapes.
- For the women’s fit set, check where the waist shaping falls on the body.
- For jogger scrubs, check that the elasticated ankle cuff sits comfortably and is not tight over the heel when pulling the trousers on.
Construction
- Count the pockets on the top and trousers and check their position against what you asked for.
- Check that pockets are deep enough to hold what wearers usually carry, such as a pen, a small notebook and a phone.
- Pull gently on seams at the crotch, underarm and pocket corners. These take the most strain during a shift.
- Check the neckline is even on both sides and lies flat.
- Test the drawstring or elastic waist. A drawstring should run freely and its ends should be finished neatly.
- For the scrub cap, check the adjustment works and the cap sits well at its smallest and largest setting.
Branding
- Embroidery: check position, size, thread colour and that the fabric around it lies flat.
- Heat transfer: check edges, position and that it bends with the fabric without cracking.
- Neck label, size label and wash-care label: check spelling, sizes and the care symbols you supplied.
- Hang tag: check the information, the attachment and where it is fixed.
Colour
Hold the sample next to your approved swatch in daylight. If you ordered more than one colour, look at all colours together, since your buyers will see them together on a product page.
Wear and wash the sample
Wear the sample through a full working shift if possible. Bending, reaching and sitting will show you things a mirror will not, such as a top that rides up or a pocket that gapes.
Then wash it several times following the care label you plan to use. After washing, check:
- Has the length or waist changed noticeably?
- Has the colour stayed even, including at seams and pocket edges?
- Does the embroidery still lie flat?
- Are labels still readable and comfortable against the skin?
Write down anything you want changed and send it to us with photos. We confirm what can be adjusted before bulk production starts.
Checking the bulk delivery
When your order arrives, work through it in this order.
| Step | What to do |
|---|---|
| Count | Check carton count and pieces per size and colour against the packing list |
| Open cartons | Take a few pieces from every carton, not just the first one |
| Measure | Measure a handful of pieces in each size against your size chart |
| Compare | Lay bulk pieces next to the approved sample for colour, branding and pockets |
| Labels | Check that size labels match the size on the polybag or barcode sticker |
| Packing | Check folding, polybags and any stickers against the packing specification you gave |
If you sell online, the label check matters most. A medium labelled as a large leads to a return and a poor review.
How our quality check fits in
Every order goes through our quality check before packing. We check bulk pieces against the approved sample for measurements, stitching, branding and finish. Your own check on arrival is the second look, from the seller’s side, and it is worth doing every time.
If you find a problem, record it clearly: carton number, size, colour, number of pieces affected and photos. Send it to us and we will look into it with you. Clear records make that much simpler.
Before your first order, it helps to know which fabric you are checking against. Our post on poly-cotton or stretch scrub fabric covers how each one should feel. For styles, sizes and branding options, see our white label scrubs page, and send us your style, fabric and quantities to start a quotation.