Cherokee · Scrubs & Work Uniforms
Cherokee Workwear Women's 3-Pocket Flare Leg Drawstring Scrub Pants
Lower concern; basic scrub pants with no known PFAS treatments.
Cherokee workwear scrubs are standard cotton-polyester blend with no disclosed water-repellent or stain-resistant finish. No PFAS risk signals identified for this basic apparel.
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Material
cotton polyester blend, uncoated
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Cherokee Workwear Women's Scrub Pants is made of, ingredients and materials
Cherokee Workwear scrub pants are a cotton-polyester blend, typically 65% polyester and 35% cotton or similar ratio. Polyester is a synthetic fiber derived from petroleum, while cotton is a natural cellulose fiber; the blend balances durability, wrinkle resistance, and breathability. Neither material in this uncoated form is known to leach toxic substances during normal wear or washing, though polyester can shed microfibers under mechanical stress (washing, repeated wear). The drawstring waistband and pockets are standard construction with no special coatings noted.
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.
Antimony in polyester fiber
Polyester often contains antimony oxide as a catalyst; it is not readily leached in normal wear or laundering but may migrate under high heat. Standard scrub pants present low exposure risk via skin contact, though repeated hot-water washing over years is a minor accumulation pathway.
Microfiber shedding from polyester
Polyester blend fabrics shed microfibers during washing and wear, contributing to aquatic microplastic load. Cherokee Workwear scrub pants, at 35-65% polyester, will shed; the rate depends on weave tightness and wash frequency, neither specified by the brand.
Elastic and drawstring degradation
Elastic waistbands and drawstrings in mass-market scrubs degrade over time due to repeated washing, heat, and body oils. Cherokee Workwear is not exempt; replacement or discontinuation of the garment is typical after 18-36 months of regular use.
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-release incidents or certifications are on record for Cherokee Workwear scrub pants. Standard cotton-polyester blends may contain residual formaldehyde from fabric processing; levels in finished garments are typically below regulated thresholds for apparel, but disclosure is absent.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
No contamination events or testing results involving azo-dye metabolites or heavy metals (lead, cadmium, chromium) in Cherokee scrub colorants are publicly available. Mass-market textile dyes are regulated in most supply chains, but brand-specific verification is not disclosed.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Cherokee is a subsidiary of Knit Brands Group and is widely used in healthcare and hospitality settings; no major recalls or contamination incidents involving formaldehyde, azo dyes, or antimony have been publicly reported for this line. The brand does not publicly disclose chemical-management policies or third-party certifications such as OEKO-TEX or GOTS. Transparency on dyeing practices, formaldehyde-resin use in finishing, and heavy metals in pigments is limited; this is typical for mass-market workwear brands and does not indicate a known safety gap.
How it compares in its category
Mass-market uncoated cotton-polyester blend scrubs like Cherokee Workwear are standard-risk in the workwear category. Certified organic cotton or OEKO-TEX certified alternatives carry lower uncertainty about pesticide residues and chemical finishes, but cost more. Cherokee's profile sits in the middle, no active safety problems on record, but also no third-party verification of chemical inputs. For hospital and industrial use, this is a practical, mid-tier choice with established wear performance.
If you buy it
Wash in cold water and dry on low heat or air-dry to minimize microfiber shedding and polyester degradation. Do not bleach or use fabric softener, which can degrade elastic in waistbands and drawstrings. Inspect seams and elastic after 20-30 washes; replace when elastic loses tension or seams fray. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct heat or sunlight to extend fabric life and prevent degradation.
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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