Cherokee · Scrubs & Work Uniforms
Cherokee Workwear Revolution Women's 2-Pocket STRETCH Mesh Trim V-Neck Scrub Top
Low PFAS risk; standard medical scrub with no finish disclosed.
Cherokee scrubs are basic polyester-blend hospital wear with no water-repellent or stain-resistant finish mentioned. No PFAS hazard indicators present for this uncoated apparel.
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Material
polyester blend fabric, no applied finishes disclosed
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 garment is a polyester blend fabric, typical for medical scrubs because polyester is durable, washable at high temperatures, and resistant to the repeated sterilization cycles hospitals require. Polyester itself does not off-gas formaldehyde or release phthalates under normal wear or laundering. No special coatings, water-repellent finishes, or antimicrobial treatments are disclosed for this product, which simplifies the hazard profile.
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 in colored trim
No testing or label disclosure provided by Cherokee for dye class used in the mesh trim or binding. Azo dyes are permitted in textiles but some formulations can release carcinogenic amines; use of CI Disperse dyes in polyester is common and generally below EU/CPSIA concern thresholds.
Elastic degradation and microfiber shedding
The stretch waistband and side seams use elastic that degrades with repeated laundering and body heat. Polyester fibers shed microfibers, but this occurs with all synthetic medical apparel and is not specific to Cherokee products.
Colorfast stability under chlorine exposure
Hospital laundry sometimes uses chlorine-based disinfectants. Colored trim and mesh may fade or change color; this is a performance issue rather than a toxicological hazard but indicates lower dye quality if fading is rapid.
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-resist, water-repellent, or antimicrobial finish is disclosed. Polyester and cotton blends in medical apparel often skip formaldehyde-based finishes because frequent hot washing would degrade them anyway.
Source, ATSDR ↗Antimony in polyester fiber
Antimony trioxide is used as a catalyst in polyester synthesis but remains chemically bound in the polymer. Migration into skin or sweat is not recorded at levels of practical concern in finished apparel.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Cherokee is a major medical apparel brand owned by Workwear Solutions and does not publish a detailed PFAS or chemical sustainability policy. The company has no documented recalls or formal controversies related to formaldehyde or azo dyes in scrub tops. Lack of transparency on supply chain and dye sources is typical across the scrub industry rather than unique to Cherokee.
How it compares in its category
Medical scrub tops from Cherokee, Landau, Dickies, and Figs occupy a similar material and safety profile. Most use polyester blends without disclosed finishes. Figs publishes more detailed ingredient sourcing; Cherokee does not. Price and durability are the primary market differentiators rather than chemical safety, which is not typically a competitive factor in this category.
If you buy it
Wash in warm water with standard detergent; polyester tolerates 60 to 80 degrees Celsius without degradation. Avoid bleach if the garment includes colored trim, as it may contain azo dyes that can fade. Line dry or low heat to extend life. Replace when elastic or seams degrade, typically after 50 to 100 wash cycles depending on frequency of use.
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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