Cherokee · Scrubs & Work Uniforms
Cherokee Workwear Originals Ultra Unisex No Pockets Straight Leg Scrub Pants
Lower concern. No PFAS-prone features detected or disclosed.
Cherokee Workwear Originals scrub pants are basic cotton/polyester blend with no stain-resistant or water-repellent finish disclosed. Brand makes no PFAS claims.
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Material
cotton/polyester blend, no applied finish disclosed
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Cherokee Workwear Leg Scrub Pants is made of, ingredients and materials
Cherokee Workwear Originals Ultra scrub pants are a cotton-polyester blend, a common medical and industrial workwear material. Cotton provides breathability and comfort; polyester adds durability, color retention, and wrinkle resistance. No applied finishes (water-repellent, flame-retardant, or antimicrobial coatings) are disclosed for this model, which eliminates several chemical finish hazards associated with performance textiles. The blend itself does not require special finish treatments to function, reducing the chemical load typical of advanced workwear.
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 (color fastness and contamination)
Cotton-polyester blends are routinely dyed with azo colorants for cost and durability. Cherokee does not disclose dye source or restricted substance compliance. Azo dyes themselves are not banned in textiles but certain compounds may degrade to carcinogenic amines under UV or bacterial conditions. First wash removes loose dye; risk from wearing treated garment is low.
VOC off-gassing (minor)
New textiles, especially blended synthetics, may emit low levels of residual volatiles from dyeing and finishing warehousing. Airing out and first wash reduce this. Clinical workwear is not a high off-gassing concern compared to upholstery or carpeting.
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 finish is disclosed on this product. Formaldehyde-based wrinkle or shrinkage control is not mentioned; if applied, typical medical workwear formaldehyde levels post-wash are low but not zero. First wash reduces any residual formaldehyde significantly.
Source, ATSDR ↗Antimony in polyester
Antimony trioxide is a common catalyst in polyester synthesis. Finished polyester textiles do not leach measurable antimony under normal wear and washing. No recalls or incidents are on record for Cherokee workwear related to antimony.
Flame retardants
No flame-retardant finish is disclosed for this garment. Standard medical scrub pants are not required to meet flame-retardant standards (only children's sleepwear). Absence of disclosure suggests none are applied.
Source, EPA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Cherokee is a mass-market workwear brand owned by Kohl's/CVS (depending on retail channel) with minimal public disclosure about dye sourcing, fiber certification, or chemical testing. The brand does not advertise OEKO-TEX, GOTS, or other third-party textile safety certifications. No documented recalls, formaldehyde violations, or azo dye incidents specific to Cherokee Workwear Originals are on record in public databases. The silence on finish chemistry and dyeing standards is typical of commodity workwear rather than a specific liability.
How it compares in its category
Standard cotton-polyester blend scrub pants sit in the middle tier of workwear safety. Certified organic cotton or OEKO-TEX certified alternatives carry lower chemical risk, particularly for formaldehyde and azo dyes. Cheaper polyester-dominant blends or those with antimicrobial/water-resistant finishes carry higher concern. Cherokee Originals Ultra, lacking disclosed finishes, presents a lower-concern profile than performance scrubs but offers no third-party assurance of dye safety or fiber sourcing.
If you buy it
Wash in cold water before first wear to reduce loose dyes and residual finishing chemicals. Launder at 60-70C (warm) in normal cycles; the polyester blend withstands standard hospital/home washing without degradation. Dry on low heat or air-dry to preserve elasticity and avoid accelerated fiber breakdown. Replace when elastic fails, seams fray, or fabric pilling becomes pronounced (typically 1-2 years with heavy clinical use). Avoid bleach on colored panels to prevent dye destabilization.
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
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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