Carhartt · Scrubs & Work Uniforms
Carhartt Women's Cross-Flex Crew Neck Scrub Top
Lower concern scrub top; no PFAS-prone features identified.
This plain knit scrub top uses standard polyester-cotton without waterproofing or stain treatments known to require PFAS. Carhartt has not disclosed PFAS status, but the simple construction poses lower risk than treated workwear.
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Material
polyester/cotton blend knit
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Carhartt Women's Cross-Flex Neck Scrub Top is made of, ingredients and materials
This scrub top is a polyester-cotton blend knit, meaning synthetic fibers are interwoven with natural cotton. Polyester does not naturally shed microplastics during normal wear or washing at the rates seen in heavier synthetics; the knit structure (not a dense woven) reduces mechanical shedding. Cotton content lowers the proportion of synthetic material and its associated processing chemicals. The blend is chosen for durability and care-ease in healthcare settings, not for water-resistance or outdoor treatment, so no water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) or stain-resist coatings are expected on record.
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.
Heavy metals
Polyester dyeing may involve azo dyes and trace metals typical of industrial textile production. No product-specific test data or restricted-substance list compliance is published; testing would be required to confirm absence.
Source, FDA ↗Antimony in polyester polymer
Polyester is commonly produced using antimony trioxide as a catalyst; finished fabric may retain trace residues. Antimony migration is low in garments but not zero. No antimony-free or catalyst-free formulation is disclosed for this product.
Microplastic shedding during wear and wash
Polyester-cotton blends shed microfibers, though at lower rates than 100% polyester due to cotton content. Knit structure produces more shedding than tight woven; regular laundering will incrementally increase fiber loss over the garment's life.
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-resin wrinkle-resist or durable-press treatment is on record for this standard knit scrub top. Carhartt's workwear blends typically use mechanical processing and heat-setting rather than chemical cross-linking finishes.
Source, ATSDR ↗Fragrance or chemical allergens in dyes or finishes
No fragrance treatment or known irritant chemical finish is documented for this line. Standard Carhartt workwear does not carry fragrance; skin contact dermatitis is rare on record for this brand's neutral apparel.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Carhartt is a workwear manufacturer with a long history in industrial and utility clothing; no major chemical-use recalls or formaldehyde-resin controversies have been widely documented for their apparel lines. The brand does not publicly disclose detailed fabric-treatment chemistry, which is typical for mass-market workwear but limits transparency. No third-party certifications such as OEKO-TEX or GOTS appear on standard product listings for this line. The brand's silence on PFAS aligns with the broader workwear industry's minimal public engagement on the topic.
How it compares in its category
Scrub tops in polyester-cotton blends are the standard in healthcare and industrial settings; this product does not use problematic coatings or heavy flame-retardant treatments typical of high-visibility or protective wear. Compared to 100% polyester athletic scrubs, the cotton blend reduces synthetic chemical load. Compared to organic-cotton medical wear (e.g., certified medical scrubs), this product lacks third-party testing and eco-certification, placing it in the middle range of the category for chemical transparency.
If you buy it
Wash in warm water with standard detergent; polyester-cotton blends tolerate frequent laundering without degradation and do not require special care. Do not tumble-dry on high heat continuously, as polyester softens above 150°C and premature pilling may occur, though no chemical release is expected. Replace when seams separate or fabric thinning develops (typically 1-2 years of regular wear in healthcare). No special storage precautions are needed; standard cool, dry conditions are sufficient.
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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