Talented with a needle and thread, Hasson had her friend hand over her scrubs and got to work adding inseams at the shoulder, a fitted waist, and elastic to hold up the pants instead of a drawstring.

Company co-founder and co-CEO Trina Spear answered my call. Figs outfits healthcare professionals with the scrubs, pants, lab coats and other workwear necessities needed in their job, including ...