Cherokee · Scrubs & Work Uniforms
Cherokee Workwear Originals Ultra Unisex No Pockets V-Neck Scrub Top
Lower concern. Bare cotton scrub top with no known water or stain treatments.
Cherokee Workwear scrub tops are basic cotton twill with no reported stain, water, or grease-resistant finishes typical of PFAS use. Brand provides no PFAS disclosure but no coated finish is marketed.
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Material
100% cotton twill
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Cherokee Workwear V-Neck Scrub Top is made of, ingredients and materials
This scrub top is 100% cotton twill, a densely woven natural fiber with no synthetic coating or backing. Cotton itself carries no inherent toxicity risk, but the concern centers on processing, dyes used during manufacturing, formaldehyde-based resins applied as wrinkle or shrink finishes, and residual pesticides from raw fiber. Cherokee does not disclose finishing treatments for this specific SKU, so finishes cannot be ruled out, though basic workwear typically receives minimal chemical treatment compared to performance or stain-resistant garments.
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 workwear may receive formaldehyde-resin wrinkle or shrink treatments during manufacturing. Cherokee does not disclose finishing chemistry for this SKU. Off-gassing is typically low on basic cotton and dissipates after one wash cycle.
Source, ATSDR ↗Azo dyes and colorant allergens
The garment color (navy, white, or other standard workwear hues) is applied via industrial dyes; many azo dyes are permitted but can trigger contact dermatitis in sensitive skin. No test data on record for this specific product or dye source.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Twill weave garments sometimes use starch or synthetic sizing to maintain crisp hand-feel during manufacturing and shipping. These compounds typically wash out on first wear and pose no ongoing exposure risk.
Source, ATSDR ↗What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Pesticide residue
Conventional cotton may retain trace pesticides from agricultural production, though garment-level testing is not routine in mass-market workwear. Cherokee does not specify organic or pesticide-tested cotton for this line.
Source, EPA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Cherokee (owned by Cherokee Global Brands, a distributor for medical and workwear) does not publish chemical transparency reports, restricted substance lists, or third-party certifications (OEKO-TEX, GOTS, or similar) for this product line. The brand has no recorded controversies or recalls tied to chemical hazards in basic scrub tops. Silence on treatment chemistry is typical for commodity workwear, not a red flag specific to Cherokee.
How it compares in its category
Basic cotton scrub tops from mass-market brands (Dickies, Landau, Cherokee) occupy a similar risk profile, plain weaves with undefined finish chemistry and no certifications. Premium or medical-grade alternatives often carry OEKO-TEX 100 or GOTS certification, which mandate testing for formaldehyde and azo dyes. This product sits at the standard, unverified end; it is neither higher nor lower concern than comparable unbranded or store-label scrub tops of the same construction.
If you buy it
Wash before first wear to reduce potential residual dyes or finishing chemicals; use warm water and mild detergent. Cotton twill is durable and tolerates standard laundry; dry on low or hang-dry to extend fabric life. Replace when seams fray or fabric pilling accumulates, typically after 50-100 washes with regular use. No special precautions needed beyond routine garment care; this is not a heat-sensitive or delicate fabric.
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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