Honest comparison · Updated June 2026 · By Saive, founder
LumiScrubs vs Mandala: An Honest Scrubs Comparison (2026)
A straight, side-by-side look at LumiScrubs and Mandala — price, fabric, pockets, and sizing, with the honest trade-offs on both sides. We test our own scrubs and publish the scores; the Mandala figures here are read from its official site on June 3, 2026.
Side by side
LumiScrubs vs Mandala, at a glance
| LumiScrubs | Mandala | |
|---|---|---|
| Flagship top | $36 | $20 |
| Flagship pant | $42 | $30 |
| Typical set | ~$78 | ~$50 |
| Fabric | 72% poly / 21% rayon / 7% spandex, four-way stretch | 75% poly / 19% viscose / 6% spandex (Equa-Tek), four-way stretch |
| Top pockets | 1–2 | 1 (One-Pocket) |
| Pant pockets | 4 + drawstring | 9 (joggers) |
| Size range | XS–3XL | XXS–5XL |
| Petite / Tall | Not yet | Yes |
| Returns | 30-day + 90-day guarantee | 30-day |
| Free shipping | $79 | $50 |
Mandala figures read from its official site on June 3, 2026. Prices and size runs change — verify before buying.
LumiScrubs
LumiScrubs
LumiScrubs uses the same 72% polyester / 21% rayon / 7% spandex four-way-stretch blend FIGS publishes for its FIONx fabric — a shared spec, not a shared company — at a lower set price (~$78). Every style is scored in a public testing database, and orders carry a 90-day guarantee. The honest trade-offs: sizing stops at 3XL with no petite or tall yet, free shipping starts at $79 rather than $50, and the tops carry fewer pockets.
Mandala
Mandala
Mandala is the lowest-priced of the group by a wide margin — a set lands near $50 — with pocket-heavy joggers (9), a wide size run (XXS–5XL with maternity), and radical price transparency on every product page.
Which fits you
Which one to pick
Pick LumiScrubsFIGS-class fabric, lower pricethe same 72/21/7 fabric spec at a lower set price, published scores you can read before buying, and a 90-day guarantee — and XS–3XL fits you.
Pick Mandala~$50 setthe lowest price wins, and you want pocket-heavy joggers and a wide, inclusive size run with maternity.
Questions shoppers ask
LumiScrubs vs Mandala — FAQ
Is LumiScrubs the same as Mandala?
No — LumiScrubs is an independent brand. We use a 72% polyester / 21% rayon / 7% spandex four-way-stretch blend; Mandala uses a 75% poly / 19% viscose / 6% spandex (equa-tek).
Which is cheaper, LumiScrubs or Mandala?
Mandala — its set lands near $50 versus about $78 for LumiScrubs. LumiScrubs trades the higher price for a 72/21/7 fabric spec and a 90-day guarantee.
How current are these numbers?
They were read from Mandala’s official site on June 3, 2026. Prices and size runs change — check the product page before buying.
Why trust this comparison
Who wrote this
LumiScrubs is run by its founder, Saive. Every competitor figure is read from that brand’s own site on June 3, 2026, and dated; we list where LumiScrubs loses, not just where it wins. If a number changes, tell us and we will fix it.