Cherokee Scrubs in Australia: Complete Guide to Styles, Fit & Where to Buy in 2026
Walk into almost any hospital, aged care facility, dental practice or veterinary clinic in Australia and you'll see Cherokee scrubs. That's not an accident. Cherokee has been trusted by healthcare workers globally for decades — and in Australia, they've earned their reputation shift by shift, wash by wash.
As an authorised Careismatic distributor, Infectious Clothing has been supplying Cherokee scrubs to Australian healthcare workers since 2001. This guide covers everything you need to know — the three collections we stock (Infinity, Revolution and Workwear Professionals), how they compare, how to find the right fit, and which collection suits your role.
Quick Answer: Infectious Clothing stocks three Cherokee collections: Cherokee Infinity (95% poly/5% spandex, 360-degree stretch, Certainty Antimicrobial — the performance flagship), Cherokee Revolution (contemporary everyday clinical, wide colour range including eggplant, hunter and teal, jogger and straight leg options) and Cherokee Workwear Professionals (polyester/rayon/spandex blend, excellent value, cargo pant options). All three run from XXS to 5XL. Free shipping on orders over $250 Australia-wide. In-house embroidery with 5–7 business day turnaround.
In this guide:
1. Why Cherokee is Australia's most recognised scrub brand
Why Cherokee is Australia's most recognised scrub brand
Cherokee's dominance in the Australian clinical workwear market comes down to a consistent formula: quality fabrics, functional design, a broad colour range, and a fit that works across a wide range of body types. Made by Careismatic Brands — the world's largest healthcare uniform manufacturer — Cherokee scrubs are engineered for clinical work, not adapted from fashion.
| Advantage | What it means in practice |
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| Broad colour range | Cherokee covers the full spectrum — from standard hospital colours (ceil blue, navy, white, black) through to jewel tones including eggplant, teal blue, wine and hunter green. Critical for facilities with colour-coded uniform policies. |
| Size inclusivity | Cherokee runs from XXS to 5XL across most collections — one of the broadest size ranges in the Australian scrub market. Essential for facilities dressing an entire team. |
| Wash durability | Cherokee scrubs are built for the repeated high-temperature laundering common in Australian clinical environments. Colour retention and shape retention across hundreds of wash cycles. |
| Functional design | Pocket placement, pocket depth and overall construction are designed around real clinical use — multi-pocket tops, cargo pants, instrument loops and drawstring waists are standard across the range. |
| Consistent sizing | Once you know your Cherokee size, it's reliable across collections. For facilities ordering in bulk, this consistency reduces errors and returns significantly. |
The three Cherokee collections at Infectious — compared
Infectious stocks three Cherokee collections — each designed for different clinical priorities. Here's how they compare.
Cherokee Infinity — the performance flagship
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Fabric 95% polyester / 5% spandex. Four-way 360-degree stretch with Certainty Antimicrobial treatment — Cherokee's proprietary fabric technology that reduces odour-causing microbes and is built into the fabric itself, not a surface treatment. Lightweight, fluid-feeling and fast-drying. |
Styles available Women's: v-neck top (CK865A), mock wrap top (2625A), zip front top (CK810A), mid rise tapered leg pant (CK065A), mid rise jogger pant (CK110A) — plus petite and tall inseam options in select pant styles. Men's: v-neck top (CK900A), mid rise jogger pant (CK004A), fly front pant (CK200A). |
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Colour range Black, Caribbean Blue, Ceil Blue, Eggplant, Hunter Green, Navy, Pewter, Royal, Teal Blue, White, Wine and more. One of the widest colour ranges in the Australian scrub market — covers NSW Health and Queensland Health mandated colours. |
Best for Theatre, ED, ICU, high-movement nursing roles, active allied health — any clinical environment where fabric performance and all-day stretch are the priority. The antimicrobial treatment makes Infinity particularly suited to high-exposure clinical settings. |
Cherokee Revolution — contemporary everyday clinical
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Fabric Core stretch fabric — a soft, stretch-blend construction that provides comfortable all-day movement without the full performance specification of Infinity. Polished drape and a professional finish. Available in v-neck tops, mock wrap tops, knit panel tops, straight leg pull-on pants and jogger pants. |
Styles available Women's: v-neck (WW620), mock wrap (WW610), knit panel v-neck (WW2875), mid rise straight leg pull-on pant (WW110 + tall WW110T), natural rise jogger (WW011). Men's: v-neck (WW670), fly front pant (WW140). The WW110 straight-leg pull-on is one of the most popular women's scrub pants at Infectious. |
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Colour range The widest colour range of the three Cherokee collections — Black, Caribbean Blue, Ceil Blue, Eggplant, Hunter Green, Navy, Pewter, Royal, Teal Blue, Wine and more. Covers virtually every Australian hospital colour policy including eggplant for midwives and hunter green for theatre. |
Best for Everyday ward nursing, general hospital, aged care, allied health, GP, dental — any role where a polished contemporary look matters and fabric performance doesn't need to be at the highest level. The broadest colour range makes Revolution the go-to for colour-coded facility programs. |
Cherokee Workwear Professionals — reliable everyday value
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Fabric Soft polyester, rayon and spandex blend. Comfortable, breathable and durable — the blend provides a softer hand-feel than the full-polyester Infinity while retaining good shape after washing. Mid-weight construction that holds its structure across a full roster of clinical laundering. |
Styles available Women's: v-neck top (WW665), mid rise straight leg cargo pant (WW170). Men's: v-neck top (WW695), tapered leg cargo pant (WW190). The cargo pant options — with additional thigh pockets — make Workwear Professionals popular with theatre nurses, vet nurses and paramedics who carry more equipment. |
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Colour range Black, Caribbean Blue, Navy, Pewter, Wine and more. Core clinical colours covering most Australian hospital requirements at an accessible price point. |
Best for Aged care, dental, vet, GP and allied health teams wanting dependable quality at a practical price point. The cargo pant options make this collection particularly well suited to roles that carry equipment — vet nurses, theatre techs, paramedics. |
Side-by-side: choosing between Cherokee collections
| Cherokee Infinity | Cherokee Revolution | Cherokee Workwear Professionals | |
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| Fabric | 95% poly / 5% spandex | Stretch blend | Poly / rayon / spandex |
| Stretch | 360° 4-way ✓✓ | Core stretch ✓ | Stretch ✓ |
| Antimicrobial | Certainty ✓ | — | — |
| Pant styles | Jogger + tapered + fly front | Straight leg + jogger + fly front | Cargo straight + cargo tapered |
| Colour range | Wide ✓ | Widest ✓✓ | Core colours |
| Petite / Tall inseam | Petite + Tall select styles ✓ | Tall select styles ✓ | Regular only |
| Price point | Premium | Mid | Value ✓ |
Cherokee scrubs for women in Australia
Cherokee's women's range is comprehensive — with genuine fit options across different body types, not just proportional sizing adjustments. Here's what's available across the three collections.
| Style | Collection | Why we recommend it |
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| V-neck top (CK865A) | Infinity | The most popular Cherokee top at Infectious. 360-degree stretch, antimicrobial, wide colour range. Multi-pocket layout. Works across every clinical setting. |
| Mock wrap top (2625A) | Infinity | Flattering mock wrap silhouette in the same performance fabric. Popular in dental and professional clinic settings where presentation matters. |
| Mid rise jogger pant (CK110A) | Infinity | Also available in petite (CK110AP) and tall (CK110AT) inseams — the best inseam range of any Cherokee style. Four-way stretch jogger for comfort-focused clinical settings. |
| Mid rise tapered leg pant (CK065A) | Infinity | Also available in petite (CK065AP). Tapered leg without the gathered cuff of a jogger — a streamlined silhouette accepted in most acute hospital environments. |
| Mid rise straight leg pull-on pant (WW110) | Revolution | Also available in tall (WW110T). The classic straight-leg pull-on — accepted universally in Australian hospitals. Wide colour range including eggplant and hunter. One of the most consistent sellers in our women's range. |
| Natural rise jogger (WW011) | Revolution | The jogger option in the Revolution range — natural rise, wide colour availability including eggplant, hunter and teal. A versatile choice for settings where jogger style is accepted. |
| Mid rise straight leg cargo pant (WW170) | Workwear Professionals | Extra thigh pockets for equipment-heavy roles. Popular with vet nurses, theatre techs and community nurses who carry more clinical equipment. |
Cherokee scrubs for men in Australia
Cherokee's men's range is properly proportioned for male bodies — not adapted women's styles. Key differences include wider shoulders, longer body length and a more generous seat and thigh.
| Style | Collection | Notes |
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| V-neck top (CK900A) | Infinity | 360-degree stretch, antimicrobial, chest pocket and side pockets. Wide colour range including eggplant. The go-to for male nurses in high-movement roles. |
| Mid rise jogger pant (CK004A) | Infinity | Four-way stretch jogger — popular with male allied health, vet, dental and GP professionals where a jogger is accepted. |
| Fly front pant (CK200A) | Infinity | More structured fly-front styling in the Infinity stretch fabric. Professional appearance suited to medical officers, senior clinicians and those who prefer a traditional trouser cut. |
| V-neck top (WW670) | Revolution | Contemporary everyday clinical top. Wide colour range including eggplant, hunter and teal. An accessible price point for male nurses and allied health staff. |
| Fly front pant (WW140) | Revolution | Everyday clinical fly front pant with wide colour availability. Mid-weight stretch fabric for all-day comfort. |
| V-neck top (WW695) + cargo pant (WW190) | Workwear Professionals | The cargo pant (WW190) has a tapered leg with additional thigh pockets — practical for vet, paramedic and equipment-heavy roles. Excellent value pairing with the WW695 v-neck top. |
Cherokee scrubs by profession
| Profession | Recommended Cherokee collection | Why it works |
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| Hospital nurse / RN | Cherokee Infinity or Revolution | Infinity for high-movement ED and theatre roles. Revolution WW110 straight-leg for general ward nursing — widest colour range for colour-coded facility programs. |
| Midwife | Cherokee Revolution (eggplant) | Eggplant is the standard midwife colour in most Australian public hospitals — Revolution has the widest eggplant range across tops and pants. Confirm your facility's specific shade requirement. |
| Theatre nurse | Cherokee Infinity | 360-degree stretch for scrubbing in and physical theatre work. Antimicrobial treatment. Hunter green available for NSW Health theatre requirements. Straight-leg tapered pant (CK065A) or fly front (CK200A) for theatre. |
| Dental professional | Cherokee Infinity or Workwear Professionals | Infinity mock wrap (2625A) for a polished patient-facing appearance. Workwear Professionals for a practical, value-focused team uniform. Cherokee also stocks a dental-specific printed top (CK651 Dental Affirmations). |
| Vet nurse / veterinarian | Cherokee Workwear Professionals (cargo) or Revolution | Workwear Professionals cargo pant (WW170/WW190) for equipment-heavy vet roles. Revolution jogger (WW011) for comfort-first vet clinic settings where a jogger is acceptable. |
| Aged care workers | Cherokee Workwear Professionals or Revolution | Durable, easy to launder, excellent value for team uniform programs. Both collections available in core clinical colours for coordinated facility presentation. |
| Allied health / GP | Cherokee Infinity or Revolution | Infinity for active allied health roles (physio, OT, community nursing). Revolution for GP and less physically demanding clinical settings. Both offer jogger options for settings where this style is accepted. |
Sizing — how Cherokee scrubs fit
Cherokee uses US-based sizing, which requires a small adjustment for Australian buyers. Here's what you need to know before ordering.
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US vs Australian sizing Cherokee XS typically corresponds to Australian size 8–10. Cherokee S = AU 10–12. Sizing up one from your usual AU size is often the right call for a relaxed clinical fit. Size guides are available on each product page at infectious.com.au, or call 1300 661 475 for pre-order advice. |
Petite and tall inseam options Cherokee Infinity offers petite and tall inseam options in select pant styles — the only Cherokee collection at Infectious with multiple inseam lengths. Cherokee Revolution offers a tall option in the WW110 straight-leg pant. If inseam has ever been a problem in regular scrubs, start with Cherokee Infinity pants and check petite/tall availability before ordering. |
Collection-specific sizing notes
| Collection | Size range | Fit note | Inseam options |
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| Cherokee Infinity (women's) | XXS–5XL | Generous cut for a stretch fabric. Can size down one if you prefer a closer fit. Four-way stretch gives real adjustment range. | Petite (~74cm) / Regular (~80cm) / Tall (~86cm) in select pant styles ✓ |
| Cherokee Infinity (men's) | XS–5XL | Relaxed modern fit through seat and thigh. True to US sizing — size up one from AU equivalent. | Regular only |
| Cherokee Revolution (women's) | XXS–3XL | Contemporary fit, true to US sizing. Size up one from AU equivalent for a standard clinical fit. | Tall available in WW110T straight-leg ✓. Regular only for other styles. |
| Cherokee Revolution (men's) | XS–3XL | Relaxed fit. Size up one from AU equivalent. | Regular only |
| Cherokee Workwear Professionals | XS–3XL | True to size in most cases. Roomy through the leg — the cargo pant is generously cut for equipment-heavy roles. | Regular only |
Embroidery and bulk orders
Infectious Clothing offers in-house embroidery on Cherokee scrubs — individual names and titles, and clinic or hospital logos for bulk orders.
| Service | Detail |
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| Turnaround | 5–7 business days after artwork approval |
| Placement options | Left chest (most common), right chest, sleeve — depending on garment style |
| Suitable garments | Most Cherokee tops across all three collections — v-necks, mock wraps, zip fronts. Some pants on request. |
| Bulk ordering | For clinics, hospitals or aged care facilities outfitting entire teams — visit the business orders page or call 1300 661 475 for a quote. Corporate Login available for ongoing account management and reordering. |
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