The bottom line: The Catarina is genuinely comfortable, flattering, and durable — the FIONx fabric lives up to the marketing. But it has exactly one pocket and no badge-reel clip, which is a real functional gap at this price. Great top for nurses who carry light; frustrating for anyone who needs storage.
$42.00 standard on wearfigs.com (checked Oct 9, 2026). Select colorways on sale.
FIGS built an empire convincing nurses that scrubs could feel like athleisure. The Catarina — their signature one-pocket top — is the product that made the brand. At $42, it costs roughly double what you'd pay for a basic scrub top. So the question isn't whether it's nice. It's whether it's twice as nice.
Scrubs get judged on comfort across a full shift (stretch, breathability, no chafing), functional storage (pens, scissors, phone, badge — where does it all go?), durability after dozens of washes, and whether they still look professional at hour 12. The Catarina scores very differently across those four.
| Official name | Women's Catarina One-Pocket Scrub Top (style FW1000) |
|---|---|
| Fabric | FIONx™: 72% polyester / 21% rayon / 7% spandex; 4-way stretch, moisture-wicking, anti-wrinkle |
| Antimicrobial | Silvadur™ odor protection (inhibits odor-causing bacteria/yeast on fabric) |
| Pockets | One — single chest pocket. That's it. |
| Fit | Classic fit, modern V-neck, darted back, side-slit hem |
| Sizes | XXS–2XL; Regular and Petite lengths |
| Care | Wash cold inside-out, tumble dry low |
| Returns | 30-day returns (unworn/unwashed); 60-day US exchanges; Happy Returns drop-off available |
| Price | $42.00 standard (checked Oct 9, 2026); select colorways on sale (e.g. Sapphire $29.90) |
Let's give credit where it's due: FIONx feels genuinely premium. The 4-way stretch moves with you — bending over beds, reaching for supplies, boosting patients — without pulling or riding up. It's moisture-wicking enough that you don't feel swampy by mid-shift, and the anti-wrinkle claim holds: reviewers consistently report it looks freshly pressed even after long shifts and many washes. The Silvadur antimicrobial treatment is about odor protection on the fabric, not medical-grade anything — but for a top you wear 12 hours straight, staying fresher-smelling is a real quality-of-life win.
Durability is the other verified strength. Reviewers report no pilling and no shape loss after many wash cycles, which is where cheap scrubs die. A $20 top that pills after 10 washes isn't cheaper than a $42 top that looks new after 50.
Now the part FIGS hopes you won't think about until after checkout: this top has one pocket. A single chest pocket. On a 12-hour shift, a nurse typically carries pens, trauma shears, a penlight, alcohol pads, tape, a phone, and a badge. One chest pocket holds maybe two of those.
This is a workflow decision, not a minor quibble. If your scrub pants have great pockets, or you wear a badge reel with attachments and a fanny pack, you can work around it. If you were counting on your top for storage — like most nurses do — the Catarina will frustrate you daily. Competitor tops at half the price often include two or three pockets plus a badge-reel clip on the shoulder, which the Catarina also lacks. At $42, that's a genuine miss.
The Catarina's other big selling point is the fit: darted back, modern V-neck, side slits — it's tailored where traditional scrubs are boxy. Reviewers across body types praise how flattering it is, and the XXS–2XL range with Regular and Petite lengths covers most nurses. Two caveats from aggregated feedback: sizing can run inconsistent, so check the size chart rather than assuming your usual size, and fit varies by body shape (broad shoulders vs. waist). FIGS' 30-day return / 60-day exchange policy with Happy Returns drop-offs makes sizing roulette low-risk.
$42 for a scrub top is premium — Cherokee and Dickies will sell you a perfectly functional top for $15–$25. What the extra money buys: better fabric feel, better fit, better wrinkle resistance, better durability. What it doesn't buy: more functionality (see: one pocket). Whether that's worth it depends entirely on what you value. Nurses who prioritize comfort and appearance and carry their gear in their pants pockets love FIGS. Nurses who need their top to work as storage should spend less on something with more pockets.
Money-saving notes: FIGS runs a student discount (verify current terms on their site before publishing — it was 15% with verification at last check), and individual colorways go on sale periodically (Sapphire was $29.90 when checked). Never pay full price without checking the sale section first.
Buy it if: you value comfort and fit above all, you carry your gear in scrub pants or a belt bag, and you want a top that looks sharp at hour 12. Grab it on sale or with the student discount.
Skip it if: you need your scrub top to carry your shift — pens, shears, phone, badge. One pocket won't cut it, and at $42 you shouldn't have to compromise. Look at multi-pocket tops from Cherokee or Dickies instead.
For the fabric, fit, and durability — yes, if those are your priorities. For pure functionality-per-dollar — no; budget brands give you more pockets for less money. The honest answer depends on how you work. Light carriers love FIGS; heavy carriers get frustrated.
Reviews suggest it can run inconsistently, so don't assume your usual size — check FIGS' size chart and consider the Petite length if you're 5'5" or under. The 30-day return and 60-day exchange policy make it low-risk to try.
Reviewers report the FIONx fabric holds its shape and color well over many washes with no pilling — that's one of the most consistent praise themes. Follow the care instructions: wash cold inside-out, tumble dry low.
The Catarina is a women's top. FIGS makes separate men's lines with their own pocket configurations — don't cross-apply this review's specs to the men's tops.
The Catarina is a very good top with one glaring flaw. If FIGS added two more pockets and a badge clip, this would be an easy 5/5 and worth every penny of the $42. As it stands: buy it for the comfort and the look, but only if your storage situation is already solved elsewhere.