The Fitting Guide: How to Measure Yourself for the Perfect Custom Scrub
You've bought scrubs online. Small was too tight, medium was too big. You tried three different brands and the size charts were all different.
You suspect the problem isn't you — it's that you don't know how to measure yourself.
The truth is, S/M/L was never designed for real bodies. It was designed for "close enough." Custom fit starts with accurate measurements. Here's how to get yours right.
What You'll Need
- A fitted t-shirt or tank top (nothing bulky)
- A soft measuring tape (not a hard ruler)
- A mirror
- 15 minutes
Pro tip: have someone help with measurements you can't easily take yourself — especially shoulder width and back length.
The Five Key Measurements
1. Shoulder Width
From the bony point of one shoulder to the other, following the natural curve of your upper back — not a straight line across.
Common mistake: measuring too narrow, which makes the shoulder seam sit too far inward and restricts arm movement.
2. Chest
Around the fullest part of your chest, horizontally. Not too tight — leave one finger of space between the tape and your body.
Common mistake: measuring on an exhale, which makes the top too tight. Measure at a natural, relaxed breath.
3. Waist
At the narrowest point — usually around elbow level when your arms are relaxed at your sides. Not where your pants sit.
4. Arm Length
Shoulder point → elbow → wrist bone. Arm slightly bent, not fully straight.
5. Body Length
From the C7 vertebra (the bony bump at the base of your neck) to mid-hip. This ensures the top covers your waist when you bend.
One Rule: Don't "Improve" Your Numbers
Give us the real numbers. Don't add 2 inches to your chest "for room." Don't subtract from your shoulder width because you think it sounds too wide.
Our pattern makers build in the correct ease and allowance. Your job is to give the truth.
Bad data in = bad fit out. Good data in = the best scrub you've ever worn.
GEGIX. Custom medical uniforms, built for the body that does the work.