Why Choose Cherokee Scrub Uniforms Over Generic Scrubs

Cherokee scrubs are among the most popular, stylish, and durable healthcare uniforms on the global market. They’re world leaders thanks to their outfits’ superior comfort, hard-wearing materials, and broad range of styles and fits. In fact, the brand remains the most popular choice with our scrubs-buying customers.

In this guide, we explore further why Cherokee scrubs are so popular, how they perform compared to generic uniforms, and how to care for them for years of use ahead.

What Makes Cherokee Scrubs Different from Generic Scrubs

Cherokee has earned its position as a leader in scrubs manufacturing thanks to focusing on real-world use cases, lightweight and durable fabrics, lines for different people and purposes, and constant improvement.

Since I’ve worked in healthcare, Cherokee has remained a scrubs provider with a sterling reputation for innovation and real-world application. It’s been the industry leader for decades, having first been established in 1973, and with products widely available in more than 100 territories.

Cherokee scrubs are well-loved because they’re designed with thoughtful innovations and lightweight but durable material. They’re comfortable, customisable, and protective across long shifts, and unlike generic brands, they’re available in a broad range of sizes, styles, and for highly specific demands.

When you buy Cherokee scrubs, you buy a flexible and supportive nursing uniform that will endure shift after shift, provided you properly care for it.

Quality and Performance Features of Cherokee Scrubs

Industry professionals who wear Cherokee scrubs do so for their market-leading comfort and fit, exceptional breathability, intensive durability, long-lasting colour, and profession-specific lines.

Here’s a further breakdown of the quality and performance features you’ll always expect from Cherokee:

• Superb quality, durable fabrics and materials, designed for careful, long-term use

• Fantastic range of profession-specific scrubs (i.e., designed for nurses, doctors, vets, and more)

• Advanced anti-wicking and breathability

• Effortless ease in cleaning and care (including excellent colour retention and fade resistance)

• Protection against bodily fluids and contamination (through antimicrobial manufacturing)

• Features beneficial for real-world usage (e.g., badge loops, super-stretchy pant waistbands, reinforced fabrics) 

The Material Science Behind Cherokee Scrubs

Cherokee develops scrubs built on a careful fibre and blend selection, a focus on robust construction density, and high-quality finishing and colour systems.

Fibre & Blend Selection

Cherokee typically bases its scrubs lines on a firm base of cotton and polyester to provide the highest durability, the softest breathability, and the most resistance against creasing. Cotton provides the comfort, while polyester offers durability.

However, Cherokee scrubs also use blends including spandex and nylon, the former for ease of movement, and the latter for moisture-wicking and professional style. Generic scrubs, meanwhile, may only use one material, or the cheapest available.

Construction Density

Cherokee scrubs, such as its popular Infinity lines, use stretch poplin alongside knit panelling for extra breathability and comfort. The brand specifically uses a ‘mixed-media’ approach to appeal to real-world demands.

Generic scrub designs may only be designed for simple comfort and short-term wear. Cherokee uniforms are specifically designed and tested with healthcare workers’ needs in mind (and many happy Medshop customers can attest to this).

Finishing & Colour Systems

Cherokee’s material finishing systems include its landmark Certainty® antimicrobial and bacteria-resistant treatment. While not available in all lines, you’ll find it helps Cherokee Workwear Revolution Tech scrubs work harder to prevent staining. 

Systems such as PROTX2®, too, help to reduce bad odors that build up over time, while its COOLMAX® Technology helps to regulate body temperature. You can also rely on Cherokee scrubs using these unique finishes to withstand wash after wash, locking colours, and retaining functionality.

Antimicrobial protection has never been more important post-COVID, and research shows that intentionally treated scrubs are highly effective in reducing pathogen spread:

“Introducing (scrubs treated with zinc pyrithione plus hydrophilic fluorocarbon resin) in the healthcare setting may reduce the transmission of pathogens from the clothing of healthcare workers to patients and the environment, and reduce HAI rates.”

Westlake, C. et al.

Cherokee vs Generic Scrubs: Complete Comparison

Choosing a Cherokee uniform typically means investing in high-quality, colourfast scrubs that retain their fit and prove to be great value per wear. Cherokee’s scrubs also arrive in a wide colour palette with a variety of industry-researched features, meaning they perform strongly against cheaper generic lines.

Here’s a quick head-to-head comparison between Cherokee and generic scrubs:

Cherokee Product Range and Collections 

According to Medshop customers, Cherokee’s most popular scrub lines and products include their Infinity Performance, Revolution Tech, and Form by Cherokee collections.

Infinity

Cherokee Infinity scrubs make up the brand’s landmark high-quality, tailored uniforms collection. These outfits boast reinforced stitching, broad colour palettes, and generous pocket space (not always expected with generic scrubs).

Workwear Revolution

Workwear Revolution scrubs arrive with superb moisture-wicking qualities and antimicrobial finishing, making them great choices in all patient-facing environments. Scrubs in this range are available in sizes XXS through 5XL, covering tops, pants, jackets, and lab coats.

Form by Cherokee

Form by Cherokee scrubs are designed to be some of the most stylish and easiest-care uniforms in the brand’s catalogue. You can expect highly-stretchable, breathable fabrics, with handy pockets, elasticated waists, and contemporary fits.

How to Care for Cherokee Scrubs for Long-Lasting Quality

Caring for Cherokee scrubs effectively means protecting colours and fabric strength, drying and storing mindfully, and taking the right steps to immediately remove stains.

Washing Tips to Protect Colour & Fabric Strength

To ensure Cherokee colours and fabrics withstand years of use, always:

• Wash your scrubs inside out

• Use natural fabric softeners instead of artificial brands

• Aim for gentle cycles

• Avoid mixing with contrasting colours

• Follow Cherokee’s label instructions

Best Drying and Storage Methods

Once cleaned, always:

• Prioritise air drying over tumbling (unless you choose a very low heat)

• Stop drying before they start to wrinkle and crease

• Use steam irons on the lowest temperature setting

• Hang scrubs wherever possible in a designated spot

• Store with plenty of air circulation and little crowding

Stain Removal Tips for Healthcare Workers

Regardless of the stain, make sure to:

• Treat immediately with cold water (especially for bodily fluids), blotting gently

• Use an enzymatic cleaner or a natural solution to remove heavy staining

• Avoid drying or heating until the stain is removed

• Always follow Cherokee’s instructions

Repair & Recycling Options

Cherokee scrubs are highly customisable and, in my experience, are easy to repair with light stitching (though this is rarely required). Once again, always follow instructions recommended by the brand.

Where to Buy Cherokee Scrubs in Australia

Cherokee scrubs are widely available from the following platforms and retailers, in bulk or per-outfit:

• Specialised medical retailers and online stores

• Facility bulk suppliers

• Manufacturer-partnered online platform

• Cherokee’s online store

Final Thoughts

Cherokee is the leading name in high-quality, stylish scrubs that withstand heavy wear and long shifts no matter where you work. Our customers agree, confidently claiming that well-fitting Cherokee scrubs are long-term investments worth making.

Cherokee scrubs can be more expensive than generic options upfront. However, with the best care, you’re investing in a uniform that will potentially weather years of shifts to come. Take a closer look at our Cherokee lines and try on the difference for yourself.

Sources

Cherokee Form: Modern medical scrubs. (n.d.). Medshop Australia. Retrieved December 14, 2025, from https://www.medshop.com.au/collections/cherokee-form

Cherokee Infinity scrubs: Ultimate comfort. (n.d.). Medshop Australia. Retrieved December 14, 2025, from https://www.medshop.com.au/collections/cherokee-infinity

Cherokee scrubs and uniforms. (n.d.). Medshop Australia. Retrieved December 14, 2025, from https://www.medshop.com.au/collections/cherokee-scrubs

Cherokee Workwear Revolution scrubs. (n.d.). Medshop Australia. Retrieved December 14, 2025, from https://www.medshop.com.au/collections/cherokee-workwear-revolution

Westlake, C., Young, K., Cassingham, B., & Forsythe, L. (2025). Antimicrobial-treated fabric scrubs can prevent pathogen proliferation on scrubs. Journal of Hospital Infection, 165, 57–63. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2025.07.008