The one you replace every six months
Black essential V-neck — the workhorse. No hardware, no contrast piping. Just a clean V-neck on our 72/21/7 stretch fabric.
- Cleanest cut in the catalog — no zippers, no embellishment
- Layers under everything — lab coat, cardigan, long-sleeve underscrub
- Two side seam slip pockets
- The cheapest top we make and the one most owners reorder
Why this style works
Essential V Top
Half our reorders are this top. It’s the cleanest cut we make — no zippers, no contrast piping, no embroidery placeholders. Just a true V on a fabric that doesn’t pill, doesn’t fade past wash 30, and lives through the dryer cycle you forgot about.
- Water-repellentLight splashes bead off — coffee, sanitizer, saline.
- BreathableComfortable feel in warm rooms and through repeated movement.
- Four-way stretchBend, reach, sit, walk — fabric moves with you, not against.
- Lint-resistantWon’t pick up pet hair, gauze fluff, or bandage fibers easily.
- Classic V-neck, layerable under any LumiScrubs long-sleeve or lab coat
- Two side seam slip pockets
- Loose-relaxed fit — true to size, never clings
- Solid black — color-matched across the catalog for team uniforms
Wash cold inside-out, tumble dry low, no fabric softener. Treatments are preserved through 50+ wash cycles when cared for as directed.
| Size | US | Chest | Waist | Hip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 0-2 | 31-33 | 24-26 | 34-36 |
| S | 4-6 | 34-36 | 27-29 | 37-39 |
| M | 8-10 | 37-39 | 30-32 | 40-42 |
| L | 12-14 | 40-43 | 33-36 | 43-46 |
| XL | 16-18 | 44-47 | 37-40 | 47-50 |
| 2XL | 20-22 | 48-51 | 41-44 | 51-54 |
| 3XL | 24-26 | 52-55 | 45-48 | 55-58 |
- Relaxed professional fit — true to your usual scrub size
- Between sizes? Size up for boxier silhouette, size down for closer cut
- Petite (27″ length) and Tall (32″) available on team orders 10+
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Outfit your team. One clear order, one point of contact.
Sample Kit first, then 10+ sets at clinic pricing. We handle roster, proofing, embroidery, and shipping.
Ordering for staff?
10+ sets get team pricing + roster sign-off + embroidery proof.
Trial Team (10-24): 92% MSRP · Core Team (25-49): 88-90% · Multi-site (50+) and Annual programs available. Saive walks every team order personally.
Who this is built for
The Essential V Top is built for any clinical role wanting a clean V-neck daily-driver scrub that matches across the team.
Common questions about the Essential V Top
Who is the Essential V Top built for?
Any clinical role that wants a clean V-neck daily driver — chairside, hygiene, front desk, lab. Matches across team scrubs via the shared fabric family.
Why a V-neck for daily clinical wear?
The V-neck cools at the throat in warm operatories and gives embroidery a cleaner line. The neck binding stays flat after 50+ washes.
What’s the fabric blend?
72/21/7 polyester-rayon-spandex — four-way stretch, water-repellent, wrinkle-resistant. Same blend across the LumiScrubs catalog for cross-team color matching.
How often will I replace it?
9-12 months on heavy chairside, 12-18 months general clinic, 18+ months for non-clinical roles. 365-day quality guarantee on defects.
What sizes are available?
XS-3XL women’s standard. Petite and Tall extensions via team orders at /team-orders/.
Fit & care
- Fabric: 72% polyester / 21% rayon / 7% spandex — four-way stretch, water-repellent, wrinkle-resistant.
- Care: Cold or warm wash <30°C, inside out, mesh bag, gentle cycle. Hang-dry tops, tumble-dry pants on low.
- Replace cadence: Heavy chairside roles 9-12 months; lighter clinical 12-18 months.
- Returns: 30 days on blank items. Embroidered items are final sale.
- Quality guarantee: 365 days against seam, zipper, embroidery defects.
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