Carhartt · Scrubs & Work Uniforms
Carhartt Women's Cross-Flex Flex Panel V-Neck Scrub Top
Lower concern baseline apparel; no PFAS claims or visible finishes disclosed.
Standard cotton-blend scrub top with no water-repellent or stain-resistant treatment marketed. Carhartt makes no PFAS disclosure for this product. Plain textile apparel typically carries lower PFAS risk than treated workwear.
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Material
Cotton/polyester blend scrub top
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Carhartt Women's V-Neck Scrub Top is made of, ingredients and materials
This scrub top is a cotton-polyester blend, a standard construction for medical and work apparel. Cotton provides breathability and comfort; polyester adds durability, wrinkle resistance, and shape retention through washing. Neither fiber class requires heavy chemical treatment to function. Polyester is a thermoplastic synthetic, stable at typical body temperature and normal care temperatures (cold to warm water, tumble dry low to medium). The blend avoids the need for synthetic coatings or water-repellent finishes that would introduce additional chemical layers.
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.
Azo dyes and colorant toxicity
Scrub tops in solid colors are dyed during manufacture. Carhartt does not publish dyestuff specifications or restricted azo-dye commitments for this line. Industry standard practice is compliant with OEKO-TEX or REACH, but without explicit certification noted, hazard cannot be ruled out, though risk is low for colored apparel in routine contact.
Volatile organic compound off-gassing (polyester)
New polyester apparel may release low levels of VOCs (aldehydes, ketones) during the first few washes. Carhartt does not specify volatile emissions testing. Scent or odor after unwrapping is normal; washing before first wear significantly reduces any residual off-gassing.
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-based finishing treatments are disclosed for this product. Cotton-polyester blends marketed as 'wrinkle-resistant' typically rely on the polyester fiber's inherent properties, not added resin, so none is on record here.
Source, ATSDR ↗Antimony in polyester
Antimony trioxide is used as a catalyst in polyester production and may remain as trace residue. No antimony or heavy-metal contamination has been reported in Carhartt apparel. Trace residues, if present, are not bioavailable through skin contact during normal wear.
Flame retardants
Scrub tops do not require flame-retardant treatment in most jurisdictions (unlike sleepwear or children's garments). No flame retardant chemistry is disclosed or typical for this product category.
Source, EPA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Carhartt is a workwear manufacturer with a long-standing reputation for durability and functionality, not a fashion brand with frequent chemical innovation claims. The company does not prominently advertise chemical certifications, sustainability seals, or restricted-substance compliance on typical product lines, but also has no major public recalls or chemical controversy on record for apparel. For scrub-category products, Carhartt's positioning is rugged utility, not specialty finish or treatment marketing, which reduces likelihood of undisclosed chemical additions.
How it compares in its category
Standard cotton-polyester blend scrubs are the baseline in medical and industrial apparel; this product sits squarely in that norm. No special finishes (water-repellent, antimicrobial, stain-resistant) are disclosed, which is typical and lower-concern compared to scrubs marketed with active finish claims. Competitors using 100% cotton may claim better breathability but accept more wrinkling; 100% polyester alternatives may off-gas more during production and first washes. This blend balance is chemically conservative.
If you buy it
Wash in cold to warm water with mild detergent and dry on low to medium heat to preserve the polyester's stability and prevent early wear. No special storage or handling is needed. Replace when seams fray, elastic fails, or stains become permanent, typically after 50-100 washes with regular use. Avoid bleach and fabric softeners, which can degrade both fibers faster; air-dry in shade if possible to reduce heat exposure.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 62% 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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