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How U.S. Scrub Brands Evaluate OEM Factories
A buyer framework for U.S. scrub brands choosing an OEM partner — tech packs, MOQ, EXW vs landed cost, sampling, labelling and reorder discipline.
U.S. scrub brands rarely fail because they cannot find a factory. They fail because they choose partners who cannot repeat a sample at scale.
Use this evaluation framework before you wire a deposit to any OEM medical scrub manufacturer — including MexicoScrubs.
Evaluation checklist
1. **Capability:** in-house cutting, sewing, embroidery, labelling, packing
2. **Commercial clarity:** published or written EXW slabs, MOQ, sample and bulk lead times
3. **Proof:** factory photos/video, QC checkpoints, export documents
4. **Sampling:** 7–10 day sample path with laundry notes
5. **Branding:** neck labels, hang tags, embroidery placement tolerances
6. **Reorder system:** same shade lots, same grading, same packing
Commercial model that works
Start with 50–100 sets, validate sell-through, then move to 250+ where slab pricing improves. See wholesale pricing and private label overview.
Next step
Upload your design / request a quote with buyer type and quantity band so sales can qualify the opportunity quickly.
Frequently asked questions
What should a U.S. scrub brand send an OEM factory first?
Styles or tech pack, target fabrics/colours, logo files, size ratio, quantity band and destination warehouse.
How do brands reduce risk on the first order?
Sample approval, written QC standards, start near MOQ, then reorder identical specs.