7 reasons to ditch toxic polyester scrubs
Five reasons the professionals who care about their bodies have made the switch.
7 reasons to ditch toxic polyester scrubs
Five reasons the professionals who care about their bodies have made the switch.
You Wear Plastic for 12+ Hours a Day
You Wear Plastic for 12+ Hours a Day
Every shift, polyester scrubs shed microplastics directly onto sweat-soaked skin. Your pores are open, your body is warm, and you're absorbing petroleum-derived fibres for the entire shift.
Polyester Holds Bacteria. Merino Kills It.
Polyester Holds Bacteria. Merino Kills It.
Clinical studies show polyester retains significantly more bacteria than natural fibres, even after laundering. Merino wool naturally neutralises odour-causing and pathogenic bacteria. One fabric breeds MRSA-friendly conditions. The other fights them. Guess which one 94% of scrubs are made from.
It's Cheap, Not Clinical
It's Cheap, Not Clinical
Polyester dominates healthcare apparel because it's the cheapest fibre on earth, recycled plastic bottles, spun into thread, sold to you at a 400% markup. Hospitals buy it in bulk. Brands profit. You sweat through another night shift in a material designed for margin, not medicine.
Merino Regulates. Plastic Suffocates.
Merino Regulates. Plastic Suffocates.
Running between a 22°C ward and a 16°C theatre, polyester traps heat and sweat against your body. Merino actively regulates temperature, wicks moisture 10x faster than synthetics, and stays dry. You shouldn't be peeling scrubs off at the end of a shift.
Featured product
The Merino Scrub Top
100% Merino Wool
Size Guide
Measurements in inches. Use these as a guide — our fit is true to size.
Scrub Top
| Size | Chest | Waist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 34-36 | 28-30 | 26 |
| S | 36-38 | 30-32 | 27 |
| M | 38-40 | 32-34 | 28 |
| L | 40-42 | 34-36 | 29 |
| XL | 42-44 | 36-38 | 30 |
| XXL | 44-46 | 38-40 | 31 |
Scrub Trouser
| Size | Waist | Hip | Inseam |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 26-28 | 34-36 | 30 |
| S | 28-30 | 36-38 | 30 |
| M | 30-32 | 38-40 | 31 |
| L | 32-34 | 40-42 | 31 |
| XL | 34-36 | 42-44 | 32 |
| XXL | 36-38 | 44-46 | 32 |
Between sizes? Size up for a relaxed fit, size down for a slimmer silhouette.
99-Day Extended Returns & Exchanges
Features & details
The scrub built to outperform a 14-hour shift.
Essential. Flattering. Professional. Cut with a tuckable length, classic fit, and clean v-neck, it pairs with any Fino scrub trouser. Side vents give you full range of movement. Back darts give it shape. And unlike every other scrub top on the market, it's not made from plastic.
- Tuckable design
- Classic fit
- V-neck
- 1 patch pocket
- Side vents
- Back darts
- Hidden pen slot
Fabric & care
- 100% pure merino wool, interlock knit
- 17.5 micron count - super fine merino, no itch
- Woolmark-certified pure merino
- Fibre composition verified to ISO:TR:11827
- OEKO-TEX® compliant dyes - safe against skin for long shifts
- Zero polyester. Zero synthetics. Zero microplastic shedding.
- Machine wash cold on wool cycle, hang dry. Do not bleach. Do not tumble dry.
Shipping, returns & exchanges
- Free US shipping on orders over $100
- Tracked worldwide shipping available at checkout
- 99-day returns and exchanges — try them on full shifts before you decide
- Free exchanges on size and colour within the US
- Damaged or faulty? We'll replace it no questions asked
Fit & sizing
All measurements in inches. Garment laid flat.
Merino Scrub Top
| Size | Chest | Waist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 32"-34" | 26"-28" | 27" |
| S | 35"-37" | 29"-31" | 28" |
| M | 38"-40" | 32"-34" | 29" |
| L | 41"-43" | 35"-37" | 30" |
| XL | 44"-46" | 38"-40" | 31" |
Merino Scrub Trouser
| Size | Waist | Hip | Inseam |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 26"-28" | 36"-38" | 30" |
| S | 29"-31" | 39"-41" | 30" |
| M | 32"-34" | 42"-44" | 31" |
| L | 35"-37" | 45"-47" | 31" |
| XL | 38"-40" | 48"-50" | 32" |
If you're between sizes, we recommend sizing up.
Why merino for healthcare
The fibre that works as hard as you do.
Most scrubs are 100% synthetic. That's fine for a lab-grown t-shirt - not for 14 hours on your feet.
Merino is the opposite. It's naturally temperature-regulating, so you stay cool under gowns and warm between crash calls. It's antibacterial by nature, so it resists odour even after back-to-back shifts. It's fire-retardant. It dries faster than synthetics. And unlike polyester, it doesn't shed microplastics into the hospital laundry - or the ocean.
We make scrubs from the same fibre Alpine climbers trust at 4,000m. Because if it can handle that, it can handle your Monday.
Made With Care, Not Margins
Made With Care, Not Margins
100% RWS-certified New Zealand merino wool. Zero polyester. Zero nylon. Zero elastane. No microplastic shedding, no endocrine-disrupting finishes, no compromises. Built for the professionals who read the research.
Will it survive hospital laundry?
Will it survive hospital laundry?
Fino is engineered for it. Interlock knit construction, high-twist yarn, reinforced seams. Machine washable up to 40°C. Tested to 100+ wash cycles without shrinkage, pilling, or fade.
And here's the part nobody tells you: merino doesn't need a 60°C wash to come clean. Wool is naturally antimicrobial. A 30°C cycle kills more pathogens on merino than a 60°C cycle does on synthetics. Less heat. Less energy. Cleaner scrubs.
Backed by our 99-day guarantee. Wear them, wash them, work them. If they don't outlast every scrub you've owned, send them back.
Fino vs. Polyester
The difference isn't marketing. It's measurable.
100% Merino Wool · Natural Fibres
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Natural odour resistance
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Active thermoregulation
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Zero microplastic shedding
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Fully biodegradable
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Confirmed hormone safe
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Cashmere-like skin feel
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Needs chemical treatment
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Passive thermoregulation only
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700k+ microplastics per wash
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200+ years to break down
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Hormone safety disputed
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Varies — often plastic-feel
Try them for 99 days. If they're not the best scrubs you've ever worn, we'll refund every penny.
We're so confident you'll never go back, we offer a 99-day money-back guarantee. Wear them, wash them, work them. If you'd rather return to plastic, we'll refund every penny.
We are that confident.
Wear the best. Or keep sweating in plastic.
Fino Merino Scrubs. 100% RWS-certified merino wool. Zero polyester. Zero nylon. Zero elastane. Worn by the professionals who read the research. You deserve better than a recycled bottle with a V-neck.
You deserve better than a Coke bottle with a waistband.
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