Carhartt · Scrubs & Work Uniforms
Carhartt Cross-Flex Crew Neck Long Sleeve Scrub Top
Scrub top with no known PFAS risk; no claims disclosed.
Medical scrub apparel made from common polyester-cotton blend with no water-repellent or stain-resistant finish mentioned. No PFAS-related disclosure from Carhartt, but fabric blend itself poses lower concern.
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Material
polyester/cotton blend fabric
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Carhartt Cross-Flex Crew Sleeve Scrub Top is made of, ingredients and materials
This scrub top is a polyester-cotton blend, a common construction in medical and work apparel that balances durability, moisture-wicking, and cost. Polyester itself does not off-gas volatile compounds at normal wear temperatures. The cotton component reduces reliance on synthetic fiber alone and lowers static risk in clinical settings. Blend garments of this type do not typically require dyes or finishes that pose acute hazards if laundered normally.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Antimony in polyester fiber
Antimony is a permitted catalyst in polyester synthesis and may be present at trace levels typical of all polyester textiles. Skin contact with polyester-cotton blended fabric does not pose a known absorption risk; concern is theoretical and not product-specific.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No formaldehyde-releasing finish is named or implied in the product description. Standard polyester-cotton blends do not require formaldehyde curing; this is typical only for premium wrinkle-resistant or performance finishes not present on this scrub top.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
Carhartt has no established history of azo dye violations or pigment-metal contamination in textile products. Polyester-cotton scrubs use standard commercial dyes; without specific test data, concern is not elevated above industry baseline.
Source, FDA ↗Flame retardants
Scrub tops are not subject to children's sleepwear flammability standards and are not known to receive added flame-retardant treatments. No data suggests this product is treated with brominated or phosphorus-based retardants.
Source, EPA ↗Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing
Polyester-cotton blends at standard construction do not emit significant VOCs during normal wear or storage. Off-gassing concern is limited to specialty coatings or adhesives not indicated on this product.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Carhartt is known for workwear durability and does not widely publicize chemical testing or certifications for apparel. The brand has no known recalls for formaldehyde, azo dyes, or antimony in its textile lines. PFAS disclosure is silent across the Carhartt apparel portfolio, though this scrub top carries no known PFAS risk based on material and use case. Carhartt does not claim third-party certifications such as OEKO-TEX or bluesign for this category.
How it compares in its category
Medical and utility scrub tops in polyester-cotton blends are industry standard and carry no higher chemical concern than comparable brands like Cherokee, Landau, or Dickies. This product's lack of special coatings, water-repellency claims, or antimicrobial finishes places it in the lower-hazard tier of scrubwear. Certified organic cotton scrubs or OEKO-TEX labeled alternatives exist but at higher cost and no demonstrated safety gain for typical laundering.
If you buy it
Launder in warm water with standard detergent; polyester-cotton blends tolerate frequent washing without degradation. Avoid chlorine bleach on color-dyed areas, as it can weaken fibers and release dye components, though standard chlorine exposure in bleach is not a health hazard at use levels. Dry on low or line-dry to preserve elasticity and color. Replace when seams fray, fabric pills excessively, or dye no longer holds after 50-75 wash cycles, typical for utility garments.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Carhartt has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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