Kerala
Scrubs made in Konni: how a set is stitched
Every scrub set we sell is stitched at our own unit in Konni, in Pathanamthitta district. The unit is run by Misharen Apparels Pvt Ltd, and it is where your order goes the moment you pay on WhatsApp or your institution’s batch closes.
People often ask what actually happens between “Order on WhatsApp” and a parcel at the door. Here is the journey of one set.
1. The fabric
It starts with fabric. Our ward scrubs and doctor coats use a poly-cotton blend in a soft twill weave; you can see the fine diagonal lines if you look closely. The OT green set uses a poly-cotton plain weave, and lab coats use a lighter poly-cotton.
Before cutting, the fabric is checked for flaws and colour, so that a top and its pant come from matching cloth. For institution batches, this matters even more: a whole ward or class should match.
2. Cutting
Each style has its own pattern pieces for every size, XS to 3XL. For a scrub top, that means a front, a back, sleeves, neck facing and pockets. For the pant: front and back legs, the waistband and its pockets.
The fabric is laid out and the pieces are cut to the pattern. Accurate cutting is what makes a size M today the same as a size M next month, which is why the size chart can be trusted.
3. Stitching the top
The tailors then put the top together, roughly in this order:
- Pockets first. The chest pen pocket and the hip pockets are stitched onto the front while it is still flat. Pocket corners are reinforced, because they carry pens, scissors and phones all day.
- Shoulders and neck. Front and back are joined at the shoulders, then the V-neck or round neck is finished so it lies flat and keeps its shape after washing.
- Sleeves and side seams. Sleeves are set in, and the side seams closed.
- Hems. Sleeve and body hems are turned and stitched.
4. Stitching the pant
- Legs are joined and the inside and outside seams closed.
- Pockets are set into the pant.
- Waistband is made with a drawstring at the front and elastic at the back, so it stays comfortable through a long shift.
- Hems are finished at the ankle.
5. Extras on request
If you asked for name embroidery, it is added at this stage. For institution orders, the approved logo is embroidered in the same place on every piece. Single tops or single pants ordered on their own go through the same steps.
6. Checking
Each finished piece is checked before it is packed:
| Check | What we look at |
|---|---|
| Size | Correct size label, measurements match the pattern |
| Seams | No skipped stitches, loose threads or open seams |
| Pockets | Firmly attached, corners secure |
| Waistband | Drawstring threads through freely, elastic sits evenly |
| Colour | Top and pant match |
Loose threads are trimmed and the set is pressed.
7. Packing and dispatch
The top and pant are folded together with any cap or extras, packed, and labelled with the order details. Individual orders leave by courier on our Monday and Thursday dispatch. Institution orders go together as a weekly batch to the hospital or college. Nearby customers can also collect from the unit in Konni.
Why we stitch it ourselves
Having our own unit means we know exactly how every set is made. When a customer messages with a question about fit or a fabric detail, the answer comes from the people who cut and stitched it.
Wrapping up
From a roll of poly-cotton to a pressed, checked set, every step happens under one roof in Konni. If you would like to see the finished result, browse our scrubs or start with the women’s V-neck scrub set.
