Cherokee · Scrubs & Work Uniforms
Cherokee Workwear Originals Ultra Women's 2-Pocket V-Neck Scrub Top
Lower concern. Bare cotton twill, no water treatment disclosed.
Cherokee scrub top made from 100% cotton twill with no disclosed water-repellent or stain-resistant finish. Standard medical apparel fabric poses lower PFAS risk.
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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 plain-weave fabric with no synthetic fibers or coatings mentioned in the product specification. Cotton twill is inherently low-toxicity because it avoids polyester (which can contain antimony residues) and synthetic blends that often require chemical finishing. The material's straightforward composition means fewer chemical steps in finishing and dyeing compared to performance or water-resistant fabrics.
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.
Shrinkage and dimensional instability
Untreated cotton twill shrinks 3-5% in hot water and the dryer; this is a practical concern for fit and garment longevity in repeated institutional laundering, not a chemical toxicity hazard.
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 wrinkle-resistant or durable-press finish is noted in the product specification. Standard cotton twill with no finishing treatment named means formaldehyde resin risk is not on record for this item.
Source, ATSDR ↗Azo dyes and colorant toxicity
No restricted azo dyes or heavy-metal mordants have been identified in public records for Cherokee scrubs. Standard commercial dyeing for medical wear typically avoids banned azo compounds, but the brand does not certify compliance.
Antimony in synthetic fibers
This garment is 100% cotton; antimony is used as a catalyst in polyester production and is not present in pure cotton.
Flame retardants
No flame-retardant finish is disclosed or required for hospital scrubs in the United States. Medical apparel is generally exempt from flammability standards that apply to sleepwear and furniture textiles.
Source, EPA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Cherokee is a private-label medical apparel brand owned by Workwear Solutions (a subsidiary of Aramark). The brand does not publish detailed chemical safety disclosures, certifications, or restricted-substance lists on its website or product pages. No recalls, formaldehyde violations, or azo-dye issues have been established in public records for this product line. Cherokee's silence on chemical standards is typical for mass-market medical wear but leaves verification to consumer assumption of standard industry practices.
How it compares in its category
Medical scrub tops in this price range (budget hospital wear) typically use 65/35 cotton-polyester blends or 100% polyester; pure cotton is less common because it wrinkles easily and requires more frequent laundering. Cherokee's all-cotton choice trades durability and wrinkle-resistance for lower chemical burden and better breathability. This puts it in a lower-concern tier for formaldehyde resins and antimony compared to most competitive scrubs, though it may pill or fade faster with heavy institutional washing.
If you buy it
Wash in warm water (not hot) and dry on medium heat to preserve fiber integrity and minimize shrinkage; excess heat can stress cotton and shorten garment life. Inspect seams and collar edges after 10-15 washes for pilling or fraying, which is normal for cotton twill and signals end-of-life for medical use if seams weaken. Use standard laundry detergent; bleach is low concern on white cotton but will fade dyes on colored versions. Replace when elastic loses tension or seams separate, typically after 50-100 institutional wash cycles.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 78% 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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