Cherokee Review, Is Cherokee Non-Toxic?
Cherokee averages 63 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 23 Cherokee products graded as of November 2026, and none of them reach its 70 point pass mark.
Cherokee grades Good on our four-band scale. On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. See what every brand has published about PFAS for how that compares.
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
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Does Cherokee have PFAS, by category
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- 100% cotton twill
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Shrinkage and dimensional instability. Untreated cotton twill shrinks 3-5% in hot water and the dryer; this…
- cotton polyester blend, uncoated
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Antimony in polyester fiber. Polyester often contains antimony oxide as a catalyst; it is not readily leached…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- cotton/polyester blend fabric, uncoated
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes. Polyester-cotton blend scrubs are typically dyed with azo compounds, which are standard in the…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- cotton/polyester blend, no stated treatment
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Microplastics. Polyester-blend garments shed fibers during washing and wear. The cotton content moderates…
- polyester-cotton blend stretch fabric
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Antimony in polyester fibers. Polyester synthesis sometimes uses antimony trioxide as a catalyst; traces may…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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Cherokee
Medical Scrub Pants for Women, Mid Rise Moderate Flare Drawstring Scrub Bottoms - WW120
- cotton/polyester blend fabric
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Polyester microfiber shedding and ingestion. The polyester component in this blend may shed microfibers…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- cotton polyester blend
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs. Cotton-polyester blends may be treated with formaldehyde-based resins for wrinkle…
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- polyester fleece bonded
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bonding adhesive degradation and leaching. Polyester-to-polyester bonding typically uses polyurethane or…
- cotton/polyester blend
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes and colorants. Cotton-polyester blends in this price segment typically use conventional azo dyes. No…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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Cherokee
Workwear Originals Ultra Men's 6-Pocket Straight Leg Drawstring Cargo Scrub Pants
- 65% polyester, 35% cotton blend
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Antimony in polyester fiber. Polyester is sometimes produced using antimony oxide as a catalyst. Antimony…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- cotton/polyester blend, no applied finish disclosed
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes (color fastness and contamination). Cotton-polyester blends are routinely dyed with azo colorants…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- 100% cotton twill
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs. Cotton workwear may receive formaldehyde-resin wrinkle or shrink treatments during…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- polyester/cotton blend fabric
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals. Standard dyeing of polyester-cotton blends may include azo dyes, which can contain trace lead…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- cotton blend fabric, no reported coatings
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals. Scrub pants are dyed during manufacturing; azo dyes and trace metals in colorants are a…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- 65% polyester, 35% cotton blend
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes (textile colorants with potential aromatic amines). The product color and dye chemistry are not…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- 65% polyester, 35% cotton blend
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes and dye residues. Polyester scrubs routinely use azo dyes for color fastness. No specific testing or…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- cotton blend fabric, no coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes and colorant residues. The pant is available in multiple colors (navy, black, ceil blue, khaki). Azo…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- polyester blend fabric, no applied finishes disclosed
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes in colored trim. No testing or label disclosure provided by Cherokee for dye class used in the mesh…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- polyester/cotton blend stretch fabric
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs. No formaldehyde-free claim is stated on this product. Medical scrub fabrics may receive…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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Cherokee
Workwear Revolution Women's Mid Rise Flare Drawstring Cargo Scrub Pant WW120
- polyester/cotton blend knit
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes (synthetic colorants). Standard polyester-cotton textiles may use azo dyes, which can break down…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- 65% polyester, 35% cotton blend
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes. Polyester-cotton blends typically employ reactive or disperse dyes; azo dyes are not prohibited but…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- polyester blend stretch fabric
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs. Polyester-spandex blends often receive formaldehyde-releasing treatments for shape…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Cotton/poly blend with wrinkle-resistant and water-repellent finish
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs. Wrinkle-resistant treatments commonly use formaldehyde-based cross-linking chemistry.…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on AmazonCherokee and PFAS, common questions
- Does Cherokee have PFAS?
- Cherokee averages 63 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 23 Cherokee products graded as of November 2026, and none of them reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Cherokee non-toxic?
- No Cherokee product we graded reaches Good. The best of them is Cherokee Workwear Originals Ultra Women's 2-Pocket V-Neck Scrub Top at 65/100.
- Which Cherokee products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Cherokee products we have scored are Cherokee Infinity Drawstring Pant for Women Straight Leg with 360 Stretch, Wrinkle-Resistant & 4 Pockets - 1123A, Cherokee Infinity Women's 2-Pocket STRETCH Warm-Up Scrub Jacket, Cherokee Workwear Revolution Women's V-Neck Scrub Top WW620. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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