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If you think that hospital scrubs are just for doctors, nurses, or other people that work in health care, think again. Scrubs are used by hospital staff because they are comfortable, durable, easy to move around in, and easy to clean. All of these characteristics also make scrubs a great clothing choice for non-medical people to wear around the house or on weekends.

I distinctly remember that scrub-style shirts were a hot fashion statement back when I was in eighth grade, which was a little more than 15 years ago. All the cool kids at my school wore them, and I remember wanting one of those shirts very badly. But my parents couldn't understand why in the world I would need one, so they refused to buy it for me. Scrubs didn't make the fashion cut at my high school just a year later, which of course means that I finally was able to get a set for myself. To this day, I think those were some of the most comfortable clothes that I have ever worn! I loved them. In fact, scrubs were my sleepwear of choice for several years.

Scrubs are making something of a comeback as casual wear these days. I have seen at least a couple of people jogging near Lake Michigan in scrub pants. I have also seen a few people pairing scrub tops with baggy shorts (though I think they might have been medical students, as I was near a famous teaching hospital at the time). It goes without saying that if you are going to wear scrubs in a casual setting outside of your home and you aren't a doctor, you do not wear the full set. You either wear the shirt with jeans or shorts, or you wear the pants with a regular t-shirt.

It's very easy to purchase a set of scrubs these days. You can of course get them from any medical supply store or uniform store in your area. You can also get them from some regular retail stores, such as Target. I personally think that your best bet is to purchase scrubs online. There are hundreds of websites that offer scrubs to average consumers and the variety of prints, colors, and styles is unbelievable. Along with all the standard solid colors, you can get scrubs with sports team logos, Disney characters, floral prints, or just about any other design on them.

An important thing to consider prior to purchasing scrubs is the material they are made from. If you are going to sleep in your scrubs, then the material is going to be against your skin for approximately 8 hours per day, so you want to get something that is not going to irritate you. I love cotton scrubs because they are so soft and comfortable, but they do tend to fade more quickly than the synthetic materials. So if you want something that's going to last a good, long time, go with a polyester/cotton blend.

You can easily find a set of scrubs for less than $20, so try some for yourself. You might be surprised at how cozy they are!