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The Best FIGS Alternatives in 2026 (and How to Compare Them)

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If you have searched "FIGS alternatives," you already know why. Maybe the price stopped making sense. Maybe a recent set did not hold up. Maybe you just want to see what else is out there. Here is an honest look at the alternatives, and more usefully, how to compare them so you pick the right one for you, not just the next logo.

First, be fair to FIGS

FIGS is not a bad brand. The cut works for a lot of people, and plenty of customers stay happy for years. The 2024 to 2026 frustration is specific: paying a premium and getting pilling, thinner fabric, or a customer-service headache. If your FIGS are holding up, there is no reason to switch. This article is for the people who are not happy with a recent purchase. We went through the full picture in our piece on whether FIGS are still worth it.

The alternatives people actually name

  • Cherokee Infinity. Long-running, widely available, affordable. The safe, basic, easy-to-replace option.
  • Barco One. Performance fabric, recycled-content versions, a mid-range price.
  • Jaanuu. Another premium, fashion-forward option, in a similar price tier to FIGS. We reviewed it in full in our honest Jaanuu review.
  • Wonderwink, Healing Hands, Med Couture. Mid-range, with a lot of color and style range.
  • Mandala. A newer brand that travel nurses bring up for soft fabric and color range.
  • Eipnare. Newer, online, mid-range price, separates-based sizing. That is us, and we come back to it honestly below.

How to compare, instead of just brand-hopping

The mistake is leaving FIGS for the next logo without checking what actually went wrong. Compare on:

  • Published durability. Does the brand state a pilling grade? Most do not. One that does is showing some confidence.
  • Price for what you get. Cheaper is not automatically better. Look at cost-per-wear, not sticker price.
  • Sizing approach. Separates beat locked sets if your top and bottom are different sizes.
  • Color longevity. If your dress code needs a specific color, buy from a brand that keeps colors in stock.
  • Returns and service. The FIGS complaints were partly about service. Do not switch into the same problem.

Our checklist for vetting a scrub brand walks through all of this.

Where Eipnare honestly lands

We are one of the alternatives, so here is the straight version. Eipnare is mid-range: sets around $58, tops and pants sold separately at about $32 and $38. ShiftWeave fabric tests at 4 to 5 on standard pilling, which is the durability number FIGS shoppers usually get burned on. We are a newer brand, not a twenty-year name, so do not take that on faith. Run us through the comparison above, the same as you would run anyone. If we come out ahead for what you need, good. If not, one of the others will. See Eipnare here.

FAQ

What is the best alternative to FIGS?

There is no single best. Cherokee Infinity is the safe budget pick, Barco One and Jaanuu are mid-to-premium, and newer brands like Mandala and Eipnare compete on fabric and price. Compare on durability, sizing, and service rather than logo.

Are there cheaper scrubs as good as FIGS?

Yes, often. A mid-range set around $55 to $68 from a transparent brand can match the comfort and beat the durability. Price alone does not decide quality.

Why are people looking for FIGS alternatives?

The common reasons in 2024 to 2026 are the price, recent reports of pilling and thinner fabric, and customer-service issues. Long-time happy FIGS owners generally have no reason to switch.

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Edited by Hedy Nie, COO of Eipnare. Connect on LinkedIn.

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