Cherokee · Scrubs & Work Uniforms
Cherokee Medical Scrub Pants for Women, Mid Rise Moderate Flare Drawstring Scrub Bottoms - WW120
Skip until brand discloses PFAS finish treatments used.
Medical scrub pants typically use untreated cotton-polyester blends with lower PFAS concern. Cherokee provides no disclosure on finishes, leaving treatment status unclear.
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Material
cotton/polyester blend fabric
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Cherokee Medical Scrub Pants WW120 is made of, ingredients and materials
Cherokee WW120 scrub pants are a cotton-polyester blend, a standard composition in medical workwear chosen for durability and ease of care. The polyester component adds stretch and wrinkle resistance; the cotton provides breathability and comfort during long shifts. Blended fabrics of this type are generally lower concern for fiber shedding compared to 100% synthetic alternatives, and the material itself does not inherently release volatile compounds during normal wear or washing.
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.
Polyester microfiber shedding and ingestion
The polyester component in this blend may shed microfibers during washing and wear, particularly if the fabric is pilled or degraded. Shedding does not present acute ingestion risk in normal apparel use, but persistent polyester loss reduces garment lifespan.
PFAS
Industry-wide practice includes fluorocarbon-based finishes on medical workwear to resist bodily fluids and staining. Cherokee's silence on finish chemistry means PFAS presence cannot be ruled out; this is the primary disclosure gap for this product.
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 and color fastness
No recalls or reports of harmful azo dyes in Cherokee medical scrubs. Color bleeding in first wash is cosmetic, not a health hazard; fugitive dyes are not classified as a safety concern for apparel.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Cherokee does not publicly identify formaldehyde-based resin treatments on WW120 scrubs. Medical-grade apparel in this price tier may contain anti-wrinkle or stiffening resins; no documented formaldehyde off-gassing complaints are recorded for this specific product.
Source, ATSDR ↗Antimony in polyester fiber
Antimony is used as a catalyst in polyester production but typically remains bound in the polymer structure. No specific testing or reports of antimony leaching from Cherokee scrubs are available; this hazard is theoretical and not substantiated for this product.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Cherokee, owned by Hanesbrands, does not publicly disclose finishing treatments or water-repellent chemistry applied to its scrub products. The brand has no established history of third-party certifications (such as OEKO-TEX or GOTS) for this product line. No recalls or documented formaldehyde or azo-dye incidents have been recorded for Cherokee medical apparel, but the absence of transparency on PFAS-containing stain and moisture treatments limits confidence in what finishes are present.
How it compares in its category
Cherokee scrubs are competitively priced and widely available in healthcare settings, occupying the mainstream mid-market segment. Comparable brands (Dickies, Koi, Skechers) similarly do not routinely disclose PFAS finish chemistry; however, some competitors have begun pursuing OEKO-TEX certification, which excludes certain persistent finishes. This product offers no distinguishing transparency advantage and aligns with the industry norm of undisclosed water and stain treatments.
If you buy it
Wash new scrubs separately in cool water before first wear to remove loose dyes and finishing residues. Use mild detergent and avoid fabric softeners, which can build up on the polyester blend and reduce breathability. Wash in warm or cool water, avoid high heat in the dryer, and replace when elastic degradation or seam breakdown occurs, typically after 50-75 washes. If stain-resistant or water-repellent behavior is marketed or visible, assume PFAS-containing treatment and launder accordingly (see PFAS guidance).
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
- Cherokee has made none
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