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| Industry | Medical apparel |
|---|---|
| Founder | Heather Hasson, Trina Spear |
| Headquarters | |
| Website | wearfigs |
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
[edit]FIGS was founded by Heather Hasson and Trina Spear in 2012. [1]
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.[2] 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. [3]
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.[1]
In June 2013, FIGS raised $2MM in seed funding from Crocs, Mohr Davidow Ventures, 500 Startups, Karlin Ventures, James Pallotta and others.[4]
Products
[edit]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. [1]
FIGS has collections for both men and women. Each collection has a v-neck scrub top, basic scrub pant and cargo scrub pant.[5]
Labcoats, surgical caps, and other products are currently in development. [6]
Distribution
[edit]FIGS sells its apparel online at its website www.wearfigs.com.[5]
FIGS is a vertically integrated company, controlling manufacturing all the way through distribution.[1]
Threads For Threads
[edit]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.[1]
FIGS also partners with Project C.U.R.E. and numerous healthcare organizations, hospitals and medical schools (International Medical Corps, Mount Sinai, UCLA, etc.). [7] These organizations are educating, training, and providing to areas around the world on an ongoing basis.[8][9] FIGS donates medical apparel to these teams embarking on medical missions around the world. [7]
Since 2012, FIGS has donated over 5,000 sets of scrubs to over 10 countries. [7]
FIGS is a certified B Corporation for its commitment to social impact. FIGS was recognized for its impact in Governance, Environment, and Community. [10]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Start-up spotlight: E-commerce company Figs targets medical apparel", Los Angeles Times, July 3, 2013
- ^ "FIGS Men's Ties: Neckwear That Gives Back", Daily Candy, May 3, 2010
- ^ "10 Inspiring "Buy One Give One" Projects", Mashable, November 7, 2010
- ^ "FIGS Raises $2M In Seed For Fashionable Scrubs", socalTECH, July 1, 2013
- ^ a b "FIGS", Company Website
- ^ "Medical Scrub Startup Raises $2 Million", Los Angeles Business Journal, July 2, 2013
- ^ a b c FIGS Threads For Threads. Retrieved 24 Oct 2013.
- ^ "Project C.U.R.E.", Wikipedia, Retrieved 24 Oct 2013
{{citation}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "International Medical Corps.", Wikipedia, Retrieved 24 Oct 2013
{{citation}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "FIGS B Corporation", B Corporation, Retrieved 24 Oct 2013
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External links
[edit]- Start Up-Spotlight: E-commerce company FIGS targets medical apparel, latimes.com
- Medical Scrub Startup Raises $2 Million, labusinessjournal.com
- Toms Sets Out to Sell a Lifestyle, Not Just Shoes, fastcompany.com
- Business Rockstars: Heather Hasson and Trina Spear, businessrockstars.com
- FIGS | B Corporation, bcorporation.net