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FIGS is a medical apparel company founded in 2012. The company focuses on developing high-quality, antimicrobial medical apparel with an emphasis on comfort, fit, fashion, and performance. Through their Threads for Threads initiative, for every set of scrubs sold, FIGS gives a set to a healthcare provider in need in resource poor countries around the world. FIGS is a certified B-Corporation.

History
FIGS was founded by Heather Hasson and Trina Spear in 2012.

Hasson had originally launched FIGS as a tie company in 2010. With every purchase of a tie, FIGS Ties donated a school uniform to a child, giving them a chance to get an education. In many parts of Africa, children cannot attend school without a proper uniform. Over 10,000 uniforms were distributed across over 100 schools in Kenya, Tanzania and more.

In 2012, Hasson and Spear grew the vision of the company from school uniforms to medical uniforms to address the needs of medical professionals domestically and globally.

In June 2013, FIGS raised $2MM in seed funding from Crocs, Mohr Davidow Ventures, 500 Startups, Karlin Ventures, James Pallotta and others.

Products
FIGS currently offers scrub tops and bottoms made with wrinkle-resistant and lint-free fabric that wicks moisture and stretches with movement. The scrubs focus on quality, comfort and style, featuring tailored profiles, tagless collars, and double-stitched pockets.

FIGS has collections for both men and women. Each collection has a v-neck scrub top, basic scrub pant and cargo scrub pant.

Labcoats, surgical caps, and other products are currently in development.

Distribution
FIGS sells its apparel online at its website www.wearfigs.com. FIGS is a vertically integrated company, controlling manufacturing all the way through distribution.

Threads For Threads
Threads for Threads is FIGS’ buy one, give one program. For every set of scrubs that is purchased, FIGS donates a set of scrubs to medical professional in need around the world.

FIGS also partners with Project C.U.R.E. and numerous healthcare organizations, hospitals and medical schools (International Medical Corps, Mount Sinai, UCLA, etc.). These organizations are educating, training, and providing to areas around the world on an ongoing basis. FIGS donates medical apparel to these teams embarking on medical missions around the world.

Since 2012, FIGS has donated over 5,000 sets of scrubs to over 10 countries.

FIGS is a certified B Corporation for its commitment to social impact. FIGS was recognized for its impact in Governance, Environment, and Community.