Cherokee · Scrubs & Work Uniforms
Cherokee Workwear Originals Women's Pull-On Tapered Leg Cargo Scrub Pant 4200
Lower concern. Uncoated cotton scrubs rarely use PFAS, but no brand commitment.
Cherokee workwear scrubs are typically cotton or cotton-blend with no applied water-repellent finish. The brand makes no PFAS claims or disclosures.
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Material
cotton blend fabric, no coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Cherokee Workwear Cargo Scrub Pant is made of, ingredients and materials
Cherokee Originals 4200 is a cotton blend fabric with no applied waterproof or stain-resistant coating. The fiber composition (typically 65% polyester, 35% cotton or similar blend) means both natural cellulose and synthetic polymer are present. Cotton blends in workwear reduce mold and mildew risk versus 100% cotton, while polyester adds durability; neither fiber class inherently requires hazardous finishes for a basic scrub pant. No specialty treatments are named in the product specification, which lowers concern for formaldehyde-releasing resins or problematic flame retardants.
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 and colorant residues
The pant is available in multiple colors (navy, black, ceil blue, khaki). Azo dyes are not banned in US textiles but some synthetic dyes can migrate or cause allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals, especially with repeated washing. No brand-specific testing or customer complaints are on public record for this model.
Antimony in polyester fibers
The polyester component (if present as stated in typical blends) may contain antimony oxide as a catalyst residue from polymer synthesis. Levels in apparel are generally very low and dermal migration to skin is not established as a clinical concern, but the hazard class exists in the material. No brand specification addresses antimony content or removal.
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-free, permanent-press, or shrink-lock claim is made for this product. Uncoated cotton-blend scrubs typically use minimal or no formaldehyde-based finishing. No recall or test report documents formaldehyde in the Originals 4200 line.
Source, ATSDR ↗Flame retardants
Healthcare scrubs are not regulated as sleepwear and do not require flame-retardant treatment. No evidence indicates Cherokee adds brominated or phosphorus flame retardants to the Originals line. Standard cotton-polyester blends meet flammability thresholds without chemical additives.
Source, EPA ↗Heavy metals
Lead and cadmium are restricted in textile dyes under US Consumer Product Safety Commission guidelines. No recall or independent test report documents metal contamination in Cherokee Originals scrubs. Standard industrial dyeing practice in established US-based or regulated overseas facilities minimizes this risk.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Cherokee is a major workwear brand owned by Aramark and widely used in healthcare settings. The brand has not published a formal PFAS commitment or detailed chemical disclosure policy on its website, reflecting typical industry silence on PFAS "forever chemicals" in apparel. No recalls or safety controversies specific to the Originals line are on public record. The brand's reliance on established cotton-polyester blends and basic manufacturing suggests adherence to conventional textile standards rather than use of novel chemical treatments.
How it compares in its category
Basic uncoated cotton-blend scrubs like this are a low-concern baseline in workwear. Many competing scrub pants (e.g., medical-grade poly-cotton from other brands) use identical or similar fiber ratios and no coatings. Scrubs marketed with stain resistance, water repellency, or antimicrobial finishes carry higher concern for PFAS or other treatments; this product makes no such claims. The Originals line represents conventional manufacture, not premium or specialty positioning that would trigger advanced finishing chemistry.
If you buy it
Wash in warm water with mild detergent and air-dry or low heat to preserve fabric integrity and reduce any residual dye migration. Inspect seams and elastic cuffs after 20-30 washes for pilling or degradation; replace if stress-cracking or pilling occurs, as these defects can trap bacteria in healthcare settings. Do not use chlorine bleach excessively, as it can weaken fibers and accelerate color fading. Standard laundry practice is sufficient; no special handling is required.
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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