Cherokee · Scrubs & Work Uniforms
Cherokee Workwear Originals Ultra Women's 3-Pocket V-Neck Scrub Top
Lower concern, but brand lacks transparency on fabric treatments.
Cherokee Workwear scrub tops are untreated cotton-polyester blends with no disclosed water or stain repellents. Brand makes no PFAS claims or disclosures.
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Material
polyester/cotton blend fabric
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 a polyester-cotton blend, a standard choice in medical and healthcare workwear. Polyester contributes durability and wrinkle resistance; cotton adds breathability and comfort. Blended fabrics in this ratio typically do not require heavy chemical finishes to meet performance standards, reducing exposure to formaldehyde-releasing resins or azo dyes compared to 100% synthetic alternatives. The V-neck and pocket design add no additional coating or treatment layers beyond standard dyeing and finishing.
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.
Heavy metals
Standard dyeing of polyester-cotton blends may include azo dyes, which can contain trace lead or cadmium in some colorants. Cherokee does not disclose dye chemistry; no hazard reports exist for this specific product, but risk profile is generic to industrial textile dyeing worldwide.
Source, FDA ↗Antimony in polyester fiber
Polyester fibers are often made with antimony oxide as a catalyst; small residual amounts may remain in finished fiber. No recalls or exposure incidents are recorded for Cherokee apparel; levels in consumer textiles are generally considered below concern thresholds by regulatory bodies, but brand does not confirm testing or removal.
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from dyes and sizing
New polyester-cotton textiles may off-gas residual solvents or volatile finish compounds during first wears and washes. Pre-washing before use is a standard mitigation. No specific VOC measurements are available for Cherokee scrubs.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyester-cotton blends in utility workwear typically do not require formaldehyde-based durable press or antimicrobial finishes; no formaldehyde hazard warnings or recalls are on record for Cherokee scrub products.
Source, ATSDR ↗Flame retardants
Scrubs are not required to meet flame retardancy standards in most jurisdictions and are not marketed as flame-resistant. No evidence of brominated or phosphorus-based flame retardant application on this product.
Source, EPA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Cherokee is a widely distributed workwear brand under the Hanesbrands corporate umbrella with no public record of significant chemical-related recalls or regulatory actions specific to apparel. The brand does not publish detailed fabric treatment transparency reports or third-party certifications (e.g., OEKO-TEX, GOTS). No established controversies regarding heavy metals, formaldehyde, or flame retardants have been reported in Cherokee scrub products. Silence on PFAS treatment chemistry is consistent with industry practice but limits consumer certainty.
How it compares in its category
Polyester-cotton blend scrubs are the market standard in healthcare settings; this product is mid-tier commodity workwear. Comparable alternatives from brands like Dickies, Grey's Anatomy, and Landau carry identical material profiles and similar lack of public chemical disclosure. Premium certified alternatives (organic cotton or OEKO-TEX-certified blends) command higher cost but offer measurable chemical testing. This product's value proposition prioritizes cost and availability, not chemical transparency or sustainability certification.
If you buy it
Wash in cool to warm water before first wear to reduce residual dyes and finishes. Tumble dry on low or air dry to preserve elastic recovery and extend fabric life. Inspect seams and elastic annually; replace when elastic loses recovery or fabric pilling accelerates degradation, typically after 50-100 washes. Avoid prolonged storage in direct sunlight or damp conditions, which can promote mildew and color fading. Standard laundry practices suitable for medical workwear apply.
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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