Carhartt · Scrubs & Work Uniforms
Carhartt FLD Ripstop Straight Leg Cargo Scrub Pant
Skip. Unknown water-repellent coating treatment on workwear; Carhartt has not disclosed PFAS status.
Carhartt ripstop scrub pants likely contain a water-repellent coating finish typical of workwear, but the brand does not disclose whether it uses PFAS-based treatments. No third-party testing or PFAS-free certification available.
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Material
Ripstop cotton or cotton blend
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Carhartt FLD Ripstop Cargo Scrub Pant is made of, ingredients and materials
Carhartt FLD Ripstop Scrub Pants are constructed from ripstop cotton or cotton-predominant blend, a densely woven fabric designed for durability and tear resistance in work environments. Ripstop cotton itself poses minimal chemical hazard; the fiber is cellulose-based and inherently non-toxic. However, the manufacturing process, including dyeing, finishing, and any water-repellent (water-repellent coating) or stain-resistant coatings applied post-weave, introduces the primary concern. Carhartt has not publicly disclosed whether these pants receive fluorinated water-repellent coating treatment, which would introduce PFAS, or what finishing agents are used.
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.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Cotton ripstop workwear often receives wrinkle-resist or performance-finish treatments that may include formaldehyde releasers to improve durability and shape retention. Carhartt has not disclosed which finishing resins are used on this pant; new-garment off-gassing is typically minimal after washing, but undisclosed chemistry creates uncertainty.
Source, ATSDR ↗PFAS
If a water-repellent coating is applied and not identified as PFAS-free, its composition and potential leaching into sweat or wash water are unknown. Non-fluorinated water-repellent coating coatings exist (e.g., polyurethane, silicone-based) but require explicit labeling; absence of disclosure suggests risk of unlabeled synthetic finish.
Source, ATSDR ↗What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Azo dyes
No specific recalls or reports link Carhartt ripstop pants to azo dye hazards. Cotton dyeing is a standard industrial process; hazard depends on dye lot and supplier practices Carhartt does not publicly detail.
Heavy metals
No documented heavy metal contamination in Carhartt workwear has been reported to public health agencies. Industrial cotton dyeing can introduce trace metals; third-party testing or certification would confirm compliance, but none is stated for this product.
Source, FDA ↗Flame retardants
Medical scrub pants are not typically regulated as sleepwear or children's apparel, so flame retardant treatment is not a regulatory expectation. No flame retardant content has been reported in Carhartt ripstop scrub lines.
Source, EPA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Carhartt has not published a PFAS reduction roadmap, restricted substances list, or third-party certifications (such as OEKO-TEX or bluesign) for this product line. The brand markets workwear durability and performance but remains silent on chemical inputs. No major recalls or formal safety complaints specific to Carhartt ripstop scrub pants have been publicly documented. Without disclosure, buyers cannot confirm whether water-repellency is achieved through PFAS-free or PFAS-containing chemistry.
How it compares in its category
Medical and industrial ripstop scrub pants vary widely in finish, some brands explicitly state PFAS-free water-repellent coating or forgo water-repellency altogether, while others remain silent like Carhartt. Performance-oriented workwear often receives more aggressive chemical finishing than basic cotton apparel. Ripstop construction itself is neutral; the differentiation comes from post-production treatment transparency. Competing brands in the medical/industrial segment (e.g., Dickies, Cherokee) similarly lack public PFAS disclosure on many product lines.
If you buy it
Launder new scrub pants in cool water with mild detergent before first wear to reduce residual dyes, finishing chemicals, and any loose fibers. Air-dry or tumble dry on low heat; high heat can degrade ripstop weave integrity and any applied coatings over repeated cycles. Inspect seams and high-stress areas every 6-12 months of regular use; replace if stitching or fabric begins to fray. If water-repellency is critical for your role, contact Carhartt directly to request water-repellent coating treatment specification before purchase.
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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