Many modern healthcare workplaces are made up of mixed teams — nurses, admin staff, dental assistants, vets and clinicians all working under one brand. Choosing scrubs that suit everyone while maintaining a consistent professional image can be challenging.
At Infectious Clothing Company, we work closely with clinics across Australia to help build uniform strategies that balance comfort, performance and long-term consistency.
This guide explains how to choose scrubs for mixed healthcare teams using proven collections from Wink, Dickies and Cherokee.
The Challenge of Uniforms for Mixed Teams
Different roles place different demands on workwear. Without a clear uniform strategy, clinics often experience:
- Inconsistent appearance across staff
- Conflicting comfort and movement needs
- Difficulty reordering uniforms for new team members
- Staff dissatisfaction with fit or fabric
The key is choosing core collections that work across roles, while allowing controlled flexibility.
Choose a Core Scrub Collection
Most clinics perform best when they select one or two core scrub collections that suit the majority of staff.
Wink scrubs are a popular foundation choice for mixed teams thanks to their modern styling, soft stretch fabrics and inclusive fit range.
Collections such as Wink Boundless, W123 and Wink Renew offer consistency across tops and pants while catering to different comfort preferences.
Explore the full range of Wink / WonderWink scrubs.
Allow Approved Alternatives for Different Roles
While consistency is essential, flexibility improves staff satisfaction — especially in clinics with varied roles.
Many clinics approve:
- Jogger scrub pants for active or on-the-move roles
- Different cuts within the same collection (men’s & women’s)
- Multiple pant styles paired with one approved top
Dickies scrubs, including the Everyday Scrubs, Signature and Balance collections, are frequently chosen for durability in fast-paced environments.
View our Dickies scrubs range.
Use Colour to Unify Your Team
Colour consistency is one of the most effective ways to maintain a cohesive look across mixed teams.
Clinics consistently choose colours that are easy to reorder and widely stocked, including:
- Navy
- Ceil blue
- Black
- Teal
These colours are readily available across Wink, Dickies and Cherokee collections.
Professional Styling for Patient-Facing Roles
For clinics where presentation is critical — such as dental, cosmetic and specialist practices — tailoring and structure matter.
Cherokee Workwear Professionals and Cherokee Revolution collections are popular for their polished appearance, reliable sizing and long-term availability.
Browse our Cherokee scrubs range.
Plan for Growth and Reorders
Uniform programs should support staff turnover and clinic growth. Selecting established collections ensures new team members can be uniformed quickly and consistently.
This is especially important when uniforms are embroidered with clinic branding.
Our team supports clinics through every stage of planning via our clinic and group orders service.
Create a consistent, professional look across your whole clinic.
Before you choose a team scrub range
These quick guides help avoid the most common uniform rollout issues:
FAQs
What scrubs work best for mixed healthcare teams?
Collections with consistent sizing, multiple fit options and long-term availability, such as Wink Boundless, Dickies Everyday Scrubs and Cherokee Workwear Professionals.
Should clinics allow different scrub styles?
Yes. Many clinics approve multiple pant styles while keeping tops and colours consistent.
Can mixed teams still use embroidered uniforms?
Absolutely. Consistent logo placement and colour choices ensure a cohesive appearance across all roles.
