Cherokee · Scrubs & Work Uniforms
Cherokee Workwear Originals Ultra Women's 5-Pocket Drawstring Jogger Scrub Pants
Lower concern scrub pants; cotton blend has no known PFAS finish.
Cherokee workwear scrub pants are primarily cotton blend with no disclosed water or stain-repellent treatment. No public PFAS claims or third-party testing available.
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Material
cotton blend fabric, no reported coatings
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Cherokee Workwear Originals Scrub Pants is made of, ingredients and materials
Cherokee Workwear Originals Ultra scrub pants are cotton blend fabric with no reported chemical coatings or finishes on the surface. The cotton component reduces synthetic polymer content compared to 100% polyester alternatives, lowering exposure to certain additives used in synthetic fibers. No topical water-repellent, antimicrobial, or stain-resistant finish is documented for this model, meaning the hazard profile centers on the base fabric and any dyes or sizing applied during production.
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
Scrub pants are dyed during manufacturing; azo dyes and trace metals in colorants are a potential production stage concern for any undyed or colored cotton blend fabric. No testing data or restrictions on dyes used by Cherokee for this line is publicly available.
Source, FDA ↗Microplastic shedding during wash
The polyester portion of the blend may shed microfibers during laundering over many wash cycles, a concern common to all blended synthetic fabrics but not specific to this brand's manufacturing.
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 formaldehyde-releasing finish or durable press coating is documented for this cotton blend scrub model. Standard cotton and cotton-polyester blends used in medical workwear typically do not require formaldehyde-based shrinkage control.
Source, ATSDR ↗Antimony in polyester fiber
Because the product is cotton blend rather than 100% polyester, antimony exposure from the fiber itself is substantially lower, though trace amounts in the polyester component cannot be ruled out without material certification.
Flame retardants
No flame-retardant coating or finish is reported on this standard workwear scrub. Workwear in healthcare settings does not typically require chemical flame retardancy unless marketed as surgical or specialty protective apparel.
Source, EPA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Cherokee is owned by Kontoor Brands and operates primarily in medical and uniform apparel. The brand has not published a formal PFAS elimination commitment or detailed chemical disclosure policy. No major recalls or formaldehyde contamination incidents have been reported for this product line. Transparency on restricted substance testing or third-party certifications (such as OEKO-TEX or Global Organic Textile Standard) is not publicly documented.
How it compares in its category
Cotton blend scrub pants are a mainstream category choice; this product sits in the mid-range for material composition. Unlike 100% polyester scrubs, the cotton content reduces concerns about antimony migration and synthetic flame retardants. However, without disclosed certifications, it offers less assurance than GOTS-certified or OEKO-TEX Standard 100-labeled alternatives, which explicitly test for formaldehyde, heavy metals, and azo dyes.
If you buy it
Wash before first wear to remove any loose dyes or production residues. Use warm water and a standard detergent; high heat and chlorine bleach are not required and may degrade the fabric. Inspect the waistband and seams after multiple wash cycles for pilling or separation, which signals replacement time. Routine laundering at standard temperatures poses no known hazard; these are durable workwear pants with no special precautions required beyond normal garment care.
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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