Do Cherokee scrubs & work uniforms have PFAS?
Cherokee scrubs & work uniforms average 63 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 23 Cherokee scrubs & work uniforms graded as of November 2026, below the 65 out of 100 median for the 5 other scrubs & work uniforms brands graded alongside it.
Cherokee scrubs & work uniforms average Good on our four-band scale. None of them clear our buy threshold. That is above 20% of the scrubs & work uniforms brands we grade.
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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Which Cherokee scrubs & work uniforms contain PFAS? Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
- 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.
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Graded higher than the Cherokee average of 63.
- 100% cotton twill
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes and restricted colorants
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- 100% cotton super twill, no coating disclosed
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes and aniline colorants
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- cotton terrycloth, elastane blend, no coating disclosed
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes and colorant residuals
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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Best average grade first. Cherokee averages 63.
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