FIGS changed how medical pros shop for scrubs. They started online with better fabrics and modern styles. Now they're changing the in-store experience too.
Look at their stores. The LA flagship started it.
Now their new 4,200-square-foot Philadelphia store takes it further.
Every detail shows they understand their customers. They're not just selling scrubs. They're building community.
Here's what sets FIGS stores apart:
Smart store layouts that make shopping quick and easy
Spaces where medical teams can gather and connect
Embroidery stations for adding personal touches
Coffee bars that welcome busy healthcare workers
Training areas for product education
Prime spots near major hospitals
FIGS gets retail right. But here's what's interesting: fitting rooms could work even harder. They could transform how medical teams shop, move, and work together.
Why Fitting Rooms Matter Now
Think about a typical hospital day. Lights change from bright ORs to dim patient rooms. Teams rush between departments. Scrubs need to work everywhere.
Current fitting rooms miss these realities:
Standard store lighting doesn't match hospital settings
Basic mirrors don't show how scrubs move during procedures
Single-person rooms slow down team shopping
Static spaces ignore how medical pros really work
The Clinical Reality
Medical pros need more than a basic fitting room. They need spaces that feel like their workplace:
OR lights are different from ER lights
Surgical scrubs need different movement tests than regular scrubs
Teams often shop together between shifts
Clinical Insight: Hospitals use five different types of lighting. Scrubs need to look good under all of them.
Smart Solutions That Make Sense
Modern fitting rooms should have:
Lights that match different hospital settings
Tech that checks how scrubs move during medical tasks
Quick-change systems for team shopping during breaks
💡 Key Takeaway
Tomorrow's fitting rooms must copy real hospital environments. That's how we'll know if scrubs really work.
Making It Work
We need fitting rooms with:
Lights that switch between different hospital settings
Mirrors that help check movement for different medical jobs
Systems that track multiple shoppers at once
Setup ready for future tech like virtual fittings
Tech Spotlight
Success comes from flexible design:
Power systems ready for new tech
Networks that handle many users
Spaces that change based on needs
Backup systems that keep everything running
Real Benefits
Smart medical fitting rooms pay off:
Fewer returns because people can see how scrubs look at work
More team sales from easy group shopping
New ways to use the space in the future
Happier customers who feel understood
Looking Forward
Medical retail needs fitting rooms that get healthcare work. By building for today's needs and tomorrow's ideas, stores can serve their community better.
Building better spaces for medical pros,
Rich and Michele
KRCrossing Consulting