Cotton naturally wrinkles much more easily than synthetic fibers, so yes. Synthetic fibers like polyester are often used to make "wrinkle resistant" fabrics, but many labs required 100% cotton so this isn't possible.

What if it doesn't fit?

We publish detailed size charts to make sure you find the right fit the first time. You just need to check it against your own measurements. However, the lab coats can be returned or exchanged if you cover the shipping and restocking cost (usually around $12 total in the USA).

Will my lab accept these?

Check with your lab safety officer about hazards, laundering details, and any compliance markings you may need (FR, CE, etc.) For more details, visit our Lab Coat Safety & Care FAQ Page.

Can these be dyed other colors?

Yes! We've already had customers send in photo of these dyed black and green. The only catch is that the stitching is synthetic (for strength) so it will always be white. Tye-dyed lab coat here we come!

Group orders, embroidery, and POs

We can take group orders to save on shipping costs and we can accept Purchase Orders for a minimum of 8 lab coats. We will also offer embroidery options before shipping. See our group orders page for more details.

The "Louis" Men's Black Cotton Scientist Lab Coat

Name: The Louis - Men's Cotton Lab Coat (Black)
Brand: Genius Lab Gear
SKU: LCPMBL01-S
Price: 64.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Male scientist wearing a medium black howie style lab coat for college chemistry class with metal poppers and long knit

Big and tall male scientist wearing The Louis men's black cotton lab coat with feature callouts: roomy expanding shoulders, 6 no-dump pockets, hidden shaping belt, tapered long sleeves, agile knit cuffs, covers your legs, 100% cotton with zero itch. Beta tester quote: it feels like it was designed for me as a scientist.

Short male scientist (5'3) wearing The Louis men's black cotton lab coat in size small. Verified buyer testimonial: this lab coat was designed by people who wear them, with pockets and holders right where your brain expects — the lab coat to wear all day in chemistry, biology, and research labs.

Tall male scientist (6'0) wearing The Louis men's black cotton lab coat in size medium, back view showing the pleated back and adjustable belt. Verified buyer testimonial: it actually fits tall people the way a lab coat should — no more short sleeves or boxy cuts for tall scientists in chemistry and research labs.

The Louis men's black lab coat with hidden adjustable belt, utensil slots, zippered side vents, and a back pleat for reach

The Louis men's black lab coat in 100% cotton with knit cuffs, quick-release snaps, and a convertible Howie collar

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Men's louis college chemistry lab coat size chart from small to four extra large

Male scientist opening lab coat to store airpods in hidden pocket inside the lab coat during lab work

Hand pulling iphone out of hidden front phone pocket in black color lab coat for quick access

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Man in tailored 100% cotton lab coat with quick escape stainless steel snaps for extra safety in fire or chemical splashes

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Men's full length scientist lab coat with howie style tall collar, metal snap front closure for extra safety, and 6

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SAFETY INFO

This lab coat is made from 100% cotton and all-metal snaps, which is accepted in most standard laboratory environments including introductory chemistry and biology lab classes. Please check with your lab safety officer for compatibility.

Fire:

100% Cotton provides better protection against flames than polyester or poly-cotton mixtures because polyester will melt to your skin and prevent emergency lab coat removal. 100% cotton is not “FR”, “flame-retardant” or “fire-proof”, and will burn slowly if exposed to intense flames. If your lab requires “FR” lab coats, get on our email list for our future release with flame retardant materials.

Acids:

Most lab coat materials, including 100% cotton, absorb strong acids and may develop holes from exposure. Always wear a neoprene, rubber, or PVC apron and long acid-resistant gloves on top of your lab coat when handling strong acids.

For more details, visit our Lab Coat Safety & Care FAQ Page.

EMBROIDERY

Embroidery options are available after selecting your embroidery type above. Customizations will add 2-4 weeks to the delivery date.

$12 per lab coat for up to 3 lines of text
$12 per lab coat for institutional logo + $25 one-time setup fee.
We cannot embroider officially licensed university logos
See examples of good and bad logos here
See full embroidery guidelines here

GROUP ORDERS

A 5% bulk order discount will be automatically applied at checkout for orders of 10 or more lab coats. For orders of 30 or more, we have increased savings, so request a custom quote to get started. We will contact you within 48 hours.

We accept purchase orders and tax-exempt forms from established institutions and are happy to fill out vendor setup forms.

SHIPPING

Save on shipping costs by ordering together with your lab.

Shipping in the USA:

We ship to all US states and Puerto Rico. Shipping typically costs $8–$11 for one lab coat and about $30 for 10 coats, with exact rates calculated at checkout. Economy and expedited options are available. Allow an additional 2–4 weeks for embroidered orders.

International Shipping:

Available worldwide, typically $20–$40 depending on destination. Delivery usually takes 2–6 weeks, and an additional 2–4 weeks if with embroidery.

Taxes and Duties: Additional taxes and duties may be charged by local customs authorities upon delivery. The recipient is responsible for these fees.

Tracking Updates: Once a package is handed off to your local national carrier, tracking updates may be less frequent until final delivery.

Excluded Regions: We are unable to ship to certain countries due to consistently high rates of transit loss or returns. You will be notified at checkout if shipping is unavailable to your region.

LAB COAT FEATURES

100% Cotton

Knit Cuffs

Steel Snaps

Machine Washable

Flip-Up Collar

Adjustable Belt

PAIRS WELL WITH

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Pocket Protector for Lab Coats (Gen 2)

$13.45

chemistry lab coat with pocket for markers and pen

The lab coat your team will fight over.

You know that ultimate lab coat you always wished someone would make? This is it. Over 1000 scientists told us what they wanted, and we put over 80% of their wishlist into this one design, with separate cuts for men's and women’s body types.

✅ Extra pockets (6 of them...plus 3 tool loops)

✅ Zippered side vents that don’t catch

✅ Breast pockets that don’t spill your tools on the floor

✅ Total coverage of your wrists and chest.

We did it like any scientist should - with data.

Slender female smiling wearing a black chemical lab coat with metal snaps buttoned to the top of the neck and high

WHAT IT’S LIKE TO Have a lab coat you WANT TO WEAR...

Admit it. Your lab coat is just OK. You wear it because it’s there, and because you have to. But what if you had one you loved to slide into every morning? Here’s how it makes a real difference in your lab work:

👉 Your wrists stay covered from drips - even when you reach into the back of the hood

👉 Your tools are organized ON you - no running back and forth searching for them

👉 You can’t help but smile when you catch your reflection in the window. It just feels good.

L / Text only

Probably going to buy another!!!

This thing fits, looks and feels better than advertised! The embroidery is equally well done. The quality is absolutely there! If you're ordering for yourself or your team, in my opinion is going to be a treat for anyone who wears it!

Best Lab Coat I've Owned

I wanted to wait a couple months of use so I could give an honest review, not just based on first impressions, and I'm still as satisfied as the first day. I am thoroughly impressed with the quality—it's exceptionally comfortable, with perfect weight and excellent fit. The fabric is thick, durable, and surprisingly soft. I bought this for work, but honestly, I'm considering wearing it to dinner parties. It's better quality than most of my actual wardrobe, which says something either about this coat or my life choices. Possibly both.

M / None

Finally found my coat!

It's abundantly clear that this lab coat was designed by people who wear them. I never find myself fumbling to stow something, all of the pockets and holders are right where your brain expects one to be. They look great, too!

I have an exception in my contract specifically to allow me to wear a lab coat in place of a blazer as part of the faculty uniform. THIS is the lab coat I choose to wear all day. I've been through dozens of styles, trust me, just grab a Louie and don't look back.

XL / None

Great fit

This lab coat stands out for one simple reason: it actually fits tall people the way a lab coat should. It looks professional, feels durable, and functions well in day-to-day use. If you're a tall guy tired of short sleeves and boxy cuts, this is one of the few lab coats that gets it right.

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Features that Make research effortless

Hidden Adjustable Belt

Use the stitched-in soft cotton belt to pull the waist in up to 8 inches to fit your profile. The extra fabric folds neatly at your sides so you can look professional and feel confident in your work.

Dedicated utensil Slots

Stay organized and on task with everything right where you need it. The smaller stitched slots help keep your tools from sliding out when you bend or remove your lab coat.

Zippered side vents

Those knobs can't touch you now! We added zippers to the side access vents so you can get to your inner pockets in a pinch without getting snagged by knobs and equipment when you walk.

men's tailored black cotton lab coat with extra shoulder room using an expandable back pleat for extra room to reach in the fume hood in a chemistry laboratory

Back pleat for room to reach

This hidden back pleat opens up to two inches when you reach for those precursors in the back of the cabinet so your wrists stay protected and you stay comfy.

You like your skin. Let's keep it protected.

soft breathable lightweight cool cotton twill fabric for lab coats. Cotton grown in the USA. Shown in light folds of white and black

Soft 100% USA Cotton Twill

A proprietary blend of durable, tightly woven, medium-weight American grown cotton twill for protection, finished with softening and stain-release non-chemical processes. It won't melt onto your skin like polyester.

Long knit cuffs

Soft rib-knit cotton cuffs gently hug your wrists to keep your skin protected as you reach for those chemicals in the back. Tapered forearm sleeves also help keep your lab coat out of your science.

Quick-release snaps

All-metal snaps that won't melt shut when you've got to get out quick. Whether it's a fire, chemical explosion, or lunch time - no more messing around with unthreading buttons in a hurry.

scientist wearing a medium mens howie style black lab coat with high collar that snaps closed for extra safety around chemical splashes.

Convertible collar

Lay it flat for the classic look and pop that collar when it's time to get down to business. Protect your neck and chest from unexpected splashes and explosions, "Howie" style.

Hidden details that matter

black lab coat pockets by Genius Lab Gear showing zippered side vent pocket access and reinforced stitching tool loop on wipe hip for laboratory utensils

Built for durability

Extra stitching at key stress points prevents tears and steel pocket zippers from top supplier YKK will help this last and reduce waste.

Easy to hang and Identify

Our tagless design reduces itchy-neck and makes YOUR lab coat easy to identify on the rack. A generous hanger loop prevents it from slipping off.

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Shoulder-mounted markers

An extra low-profile double-loop lets you keep markers securely on your shoulder for easy access when you don't want them on your chest.

research lab coat for scientists showing hidden inner angled phone pocket that also fits a nerdy pocket protector to hold tweezers and pens and pencils in lower front pocket

Keep your phone isolated

Don't let your phone interact with your contaminated tools. We added a nested front pocket perfectly sized for a phone, OR as a second location for our pocket protectors.

Doctor louis pasteur, microbiologist standing in a vintage laboratory wearing a dark black suit analyzing a microbiology experiment

In honor of Exceptional Science

Named after Dr. Louis Pasteur, the French chemist and microbiologist whose pioneering work had a profound impact on medicine, agriculture, and industry.

Dr. Pasteur overturned long-held assumptions about the origins of germs. His bold beliefs in the power of science also lead him to introducing the first successful rabies vaccine, saving countless lives.

Every stitch of The Louis lab coat is designed for scientists: from chemistry to microbiology to genomics, we're thinking of how your daily needs are different from doctors.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

: Cotton naturally wrinkles much more easily than synthetic fibers, so yes. Synthetic fibers like polyester are often used to make "wrinkle resistant" fabrics, but many labs required 100% cotton so this isn't possible.
: We publish detailed size charts to make sure you find the right fit the first time. You just need to check it against your own measurements. However, the lab coats can be returned or exchanged if you cover the shipping and restocking cost (usually around $12 total in the USA).
: Check with your lab safety officer about hazards, laundering details, and any compliance markings you may need (FR, CE, etc.) For more details, visit our Lab Coat Safety & Care FAQ Page.
: Yes! We've already had customers send in photo of these dyed black and green. The only catch is that the stitching is synthetic (for strength) so it will always be white. Tye-dyed lab coat here we come!
: We can take group orders to save on shipping costs and we can accept Purchase Orders for a minimum of 8 lab coats. We will also offer embroidery options before shipping. See our group orders page for more details.

black and white cotton lab coats from genius lab gear on hangers on a rack in a chemistry laboratory

All lab coat colors and styles

Our lab coats were designed from the feedback of over 1000 scientists as a part of The Lab Coat Project. Designed specifically for scientific research, especially chemistry and microbiology labs, with high-end features at an affordable price. Buying for a group of 10 or more? Request a group order quote here to access our group discounts.