Scrub Tops Australia
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Infectious Clothing Company stocks scrub tops Australia-wide from Dickies, Cherokee and WonderWink — women's and men's cuts, V-neck to mock wrap to printed styles, in XXS–5XL. All stock is held at our Sunshine Coast warehouse for same working day dispatch. Free shipping on orders over $250. In-house embroidery with 5–7 business day turnaround for team and hospital orders.
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The Best Scrub Tops in Australia — All Styles, All Sizes
A scrub top needs to work as hard as you do — pockets in the right place, fabric that breathes on a 12-hour shift, and a fit that holds its shape through repeated clinical laundering. Infectious Clothing Company has supplied scrub tops to Australian nurses, doctors, allied health professionals and hospital departments since 2001. As the authorised Australian distributor for Dickies, Cherokee and WonderWink, we stock genuine product in the colours and sizes Australian healthcare professionals need — held at our Sunshine Coast warehouse for same working day dispatch on orders placed before 1pm AEST.
The scrub top you wear on shift identifies your role, represents your facility and has to survive industrial laundering cycle after cycle without fading, shrinking or losing its shape. Every style we stock is selected for clinical reality — not just how it photographs on a product page. Three brands, every clinical colour, and a size range that actually covers the full spectrum of the Australian healthcare workforce.
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1. Women's vs Men's Scrub Tops · 2. Shop by Brand · 3. Scrub Top Styles · 4. Pocket Configuration · 5. Hospital Colour Guide · 6. Size Guide · 7. By Healthcare Role · 8. Why Infectious · 9. FAQs
Women's vs Men's Scrub Tops — Which Do You Need?
Women's scrub tops are cut with a shaped fit — princess seaming, darted back, and a fit through the bust and waist that actually works for female clinical professionals. Wearing an unisex or men's cut means excess fabric through the chest, a longer body length than intended and a silhouette that reads as ill-fitting regardless of the size. Men's scrub tops are cut straighter through the shoulder and chest with a longer body length — designed to sit correctly on a male physique without pulling at the sides.
Both women's and men's scrub tops are available from Dickies, Cherokee and WonderWink in the same clinical colour palette — Navy, Ceil Blue, Hunter Green, Eggplant, Black, Pewter and more — so matching scrub sets across a team is straightforward regardless of gender.
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Scrub Tops by Brand — Which Is Right for You?
Each of the three brands Infectious stocks serves a different clinical need. The right choice depends on your role, your shift demands, your facility's uniform requirements, and whether you're buying for yourself or managing a team program.
| Brand & Style | Best For & Key Features |
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Dickies EDS Signature 86706 Women's |
Australia's most consistent hospital scrub top. Cotton-rich blend, colour-stable through repeated industrial laundering, trusted by hospital wards and team uniform programs nationally. The 86706 women's V-neck is one of the most reordered clinical scrub tops in Australia. Approved for NSW Health doctor programs (Hunter Green). Best choice for colour-coded hospital wards and large team orders requiring reorder consistency. |
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Dickies Balance DK875 Women's · DK845 Men's |
2-way stretch with a contemporary, tailored fit. A polished option for clinical professionals who want elevated presentation — popular with doctors, senior nurses and allied health practitioners in GP, specialist and private clinic settings where appearance matters as much as function. |
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Cherokee Professionals WW665 Women's · WW695 Men's |
Australia's best-selling nursing scrub top line. 4-way stretch with Certainty Antimicrobial treatment — the go-to for active wards, ED, theatre and paediatric nursing. The WW665 women's V-neck is the most reviewed scrub top in our range. Available in the widest clinical colour palette, XXS–5XL, trusted by nursing schools and hospital groups across every state. |
| Cherokee Infinity | Cherokee's performance flagship. Maximum 4-way stretch, moisture-wicking, antimicrobial finish — built for surgical, emergency, ICU and high-dependency nursing where scrub tops face the most demanding clinical conditions. The most technical scrub top in our range and the top choice for nurses who need maximum performance from their uniform. |
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WonderWink W123 6155 Women's |
Best value clinical scrub top in the range — and the most pocket-rich. The 6155 V-neck features 7 pockets including pen loops and a utility pocket, making it the most practical option for nurses who carry multiple tools. Durable cotton-rich blend, true-to-size fit, available XS–5XL. The top choice for nursing students, large team orders and budget-conscious clinical environments. |
| WonderWink Boundless | 4-way stretch at an accessible price point. A strong performance alternative to Cherokee Infinity for nurses and allied health professionals who want stretch fabric without the premium price. Popular in aged care, community nursing and allied health settings. |
Scrub Top Styles — V-Neck, Mock Wrap, Round Neck & Printed
Neckline and cut affect how a scrub top reads in a clinical environment — professionally, practically, and in terms of facility policy compliance. Here's how the main styles compare and which settings they suit best.
| Style | Who It's For |
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| V-Neck Scrub Tops | The clinical standard — professional, practical and universally appropriate across all Australian healthcare settings. The most common neckline worn in Australian hospitals. Easy to put on and remove in clinical environments where time matters. Available across all three brands in women's and men's cuts. |
| Mock Wrap Scrub Tops | A crossover front panel that adds visual interest while maintaining a fully professional clinical appearance. Popular with allied health professionals, GP practice staff and nurses in patient-facing settings where a slightly more polished silhouette is valued. |
| Round Neck / Crew Neck | A clean, contemporary neckline growing in popularity across aged care, beauty clinics and corporate health settings. Some facility policies prefer round neck over V-neck in patient-facing roles. Dickies Balance and selected WonderWink styles include round neck options. |
| Printed Scrub Tops | Fun patterns — animal prints, florals, seasonal and character designs — on clinical-grade fabrics from Cherokee, Dickies and WonderWink. Built for settings where personality in uniform is appropriate: paediatrics, GP, aged care, dental and vet nursing. Same durability and laundering performance as solid ranges. See the Printed Scrub Tops collection. |
| Underscrub Tops | Fitted layers worn beneath scrub tops for warmth, coverage or modesty on shift. Available in solid clinical colours to sit seamlessly under any scrub top. Popular with nurses on night shifts, in air-conditioned wards, and in settings where additional coverage is preferred. |
Pocket Configuration — Why It Matters for Nurses
Pocket placement and number is one of the most practically important features of a nursing scrub top — and one of the most overlooked when buying online. A chest pocket at the right height means your pen doesn't fall out when you lean forward. Side pockets deep enough to hold a phone without it sliding. A pen loop that actually holds pens upright. These details make a real difference across a 12-hour shift. Here's how our main brands compare:
| Brand & Style | Pocket Configuration |
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| WonderWink W123 7 pockets |
The most functional pocket layout in the range. Chest pocket with pen loop, two deep side pockets, additional utility loop and interior pocket on selected styles. The top choice for nurses who carry multiple tools, pens, notepads and a phone throughout their shift. |
| Cherokee Professionals 4–5 pockets |
Chest pocket plus two side pockets sized for modern clinical needs. The WW665 includes an interior pocket on selected colourways. A practical balance of pocket functionality and clean silhouette — not overloaded with features, but everything you need for a standard clinical shift. |
| Dickies EDS Signature 3–4 pockets |
Chest pocket plus side pockets. A clean, professional appearance that works well for hospital team uniforms and colour-coded ward programs. Fewer pockets than W123 or Cherokee Professionals, but the clinical standard for hospital departments where a tidy uniform appearance is prioritised. |
| Dickies Balance 3 pockets |
Minimal, polished pocketing for a contemporary clinical look. Most appropriate for doctors, senior clinicians and allied health practitioners in consult settings where a refined appearance matters more than maximum pocket storage. |
Scrub Top Colours — What Australian Hospitals Require
Scrub colour in Australian hospitals communicates clinical role — to patients, to colleagues and to visiting medical staff. The same colour conventions that apply to scrub pants apply to your top. Your scrub top and pants should match in both colour and, ideally, brand or collection for a consistent clinical appearance. The most common colour conventions across Australian public hospitals:
| Colour | Typical Australian Clinical Role |
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| Navy | Registered Nurses (RN) — the most widely worn clinical scrub colour across Australian public hospital systems. |
| Ceil Blue / Teal | Enrolled Nurses (EN) and Assistants in Nursing (AIN) in many health districts. Also common in dental, allied health and GP practice settings. |
| Hunter Green | Theatre Nurses and NSW Health Doctors. Dickies EDS Signature in Hunter Green is the approved style for NSW Health medical officer identification across public hospital facilities. |
| Eggplant / Purple | Midwives — the conventional colour across most Australian maternity wards and birthing units. |
| Black | Aged care, beauty and laser clinics, dental practices and allied health settings. Also common in private hospital and specialist clinic settings where colour coding is less rigid. |
| Pewter / Grey | Allied health professionals, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and clinical administration roles across many facility systems. |
| Wine / Burgundy | Selected hospital departments and specialty units — check your facility's uniform policy for role-specific requirements. |
| Print / Fun | Paediatrics, GP, aged care, dental and vet nursing settings where personality in uniform is encouraged. See our Printed Scrub Tops and Fun Scrubs collections. |
Scrub Tops Size Guide — Getting the Right Fit
Scrub top sizing is not consistent across brands. A Dickies medium fits differently to a Cherokee medium — understanding why before you order prevents unnecessary exchanges. The key differences come down to fabric composition: cotton-rich blends like Dickies EDS Signature have less give than 4-way stretch Cherokee fabrics, which means fit needs to be more accurate at point of order.
| Brand | Sizing Notes |
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| Dickies EDS Signature | True to size. Women's XS–5XL, Men's XS–3XL. Cotton-rich fabric has minimal stretch — order your correct size. If you're between sizes and prefer a relaxed fit, size up. If you prefer a neater, more fitted appearance, stay at your standard size. The fabric softens slightly with washing without losing its shape. |
| Cherokee Professionals & Infinity | 4-way stretch fabric is forgiving — most customers find their standard size works correctly. Women's XXS–5XL, Men's XS–2XL. If you're between sizes the stretch will accommodate. Full size charts are on individual product pages. If you're specifically between a standard and plus size, the stretch of Cherokee generally means your standard size will work. |
| WonderWink W123 | True to size. Women's and Men's XS–5XL. The cotton-blend fabric has a slight give but less than Cherokee stretch fabrics. If you're between sizes, size up for a comfortable fit. The generous pocket placement means the front panel sits slightly away from the body — factor this in if you prefer a closer fit. |
| Dickies Balance | Contemporary tailored fit — true to size but the slimmer, shaped cut leaves less margin than EDS Signature. If you're between sizes, size up. The 2-way stretch accommodates, but this is a fitted style by design — size up if you prefer any additional ease of movement. |
Scrub Tops by Healthcare Role
The right scrub top for a theatre nurse is not the right choice for a GP receptionist. Clinical environment, movement requirements, pocket needs, colour requirements and appearance standards all vary significantly by role. Here's what we recommend:
| Role | Recommended Scrub Tops |
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| Hospital Nurses (RN / EN) | Cherokee Infinity or Professionals for active wards requiring stretch and antimicrobial performance. Dickies EDS Signature for team programs requiring colour consistency across large hospital cohorts. |
| Surgeons & Theatre Staff | Cherokee Infinity in Hunter Green or Teal — maximum stretch for surgical environments where a full range of movement is essential. Dickies EDS Signature in Hunter Green for NSW Health doctor identification requirements. |
| NSW Health Medical Officers | Dickies EDS Signature in Hunter Green — the approved scrub top for doctor identification across NSW Health facilities. See the NSW Health Scrubs collection and the NSW Health doctors guide. |
| GP Practice Staff | WonderWink W123 for maximum pocket functionality at strong value, or Dickies Balance for a more polished, contemporary look in patient-facing consultation settings. |
| Nursing Students | WonderWink W123 — best value clinical scrub top in the range with the most practical pocket configuration. Durable enough for placement, priced for student budgets. Available in all clinical colours required by most Australian university nursing programs. |
| Aged Care Workers | Dickies EDS Signature or Cherokee Professionals in Black, Navy or Ceil Blue. Comfortable, approachable fabrics suited to personal care roles in residential settings. See Aged Care Uniforms. |
| Dental Nurses & Assistants | WonderWink W123 or Cherokee Professionals in Black, Navy or Teal. Professional appearance, practical pockets for dental tools and consumables. See Dental Uniforms. |
| Vet Nurses | Cherokee Infinity or Dickies EDS Signature — durable fabrics that handle animal contact and repeated clinical cleaning. Fun printed scrub tops are popular in vet clinic settings where personality is encouraged. See Veterinary Scrubs. |
| Allied Health (Physio, OT, etc.) | Cherokee Infinity for physical therapy and high-movement roles where maximum stretch matters. Dickies Balance for consult and administrative-adjacent allied health roles where a polished appearance is the priority. |
| Beauty & Laser Clinic Staff | Cherokee or WonderWink in Black or Navy for a professional, clinical-adjacent look. Tunics are also popular in beauty and laser settings. See Beauty & Laser Uniforms. |
Why Buy Scrub Tops from Infectious Clothing Company?
There are a number of Australian scrubs retailers. Here's what makes Infectious the right choice — for individual clinicians buying their first pair, and for hospital and facility uniform programs managing hundreds of staff.
| Authorised Distributor Since 2001 | Genuine Dickies, Cherokee and WonderWink — sourced through official Careismatic channels, not parallel imports. Consistent colours and sizing on every reorder. No substitutions, no dye-lot variations. For hospital team programs managing colour-coded wards, this consistency is not optional. |
| In Stock, Ships Same Day | Stocked at our Sunshine Coast, QLD warehouse. Same working day dispatch on orders placed before 1pm AEST. Not dropshipped from overseas — your scrub top leaves our hands, not a third-party fulfilment centre on the other side of the world. |
| Inclusive Sizing XXS–5XL | Extended sizing across most ranges. Sizing curated for fit — not just scaled from standard patterns. The most inclusive scrub top size range available from any Australian retailer, with petite options on selected women's styles. |
| In-House Embroidery | Names, role titles, hospital names and clinic logos added at our Sunshine Coast facility — not outsourced. 5–7 business day turnaround after artwork approval. Consistent quality controlled at every step. Visit Customise Your Scrubs for details. |
| Free Shipping Over $250 | $12.95 flat rate on orders under $250. Free Australia-wide on orders over $250. Express shipping available at checkout. Free returns and exchanges on unworn, unwashed items within 30 days. |
| Business & Hospital Orders | Dedicated account management for hospital wards, GP clinic groups, aged care operators and university programs. Consistent colour-matching, sizing support, bulk pricing and managed reorder programs. Visit Business Orders or call 1300 661 475. |
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