Dickies 2-Pocket Canvas Apron 57078
Lower risk from plain canvas apron with no performance finishes.
The Dickies 2-Pocket Canvas Apron is plain 100% cotton with no water repellency, stain resistance, or coatings claimed. Standard canvas requires no PFAS-based treatments.
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Material
100% canvas cotton, uncoated
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Dickies 2-Pocket Canvas Apron 57078 is made of, ingredients and materials
This apron is 100% canvas cotton with no synthetic coatings, water-repellent treatments, or performance finishes. Canvas is a tightly woven natural fiber that does not release volatile compounds or synthetic chemicals under normal use. The absence of polyurethane, acrylic, or fluorinated coatings eliminates the primary chemical leaching and off-gassing risks common in treated work gear.
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.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Canvas fabric may contain formaldehyde-based sizing or wrinkle-resist agents applied during manufacturing. Washing before use typically reduces any residue; risk is minimal for a plain, uncoated product but not fully ruled out without specific mill testing.
Source, ATSDR ↗What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Azo dyes (if color-dyed)
Standard Dickies 57078 aprons are typically undyed or natural tan cotton. No documentation of problematic azo dyes in this model; risk is low for natural or neutral-colored canvas.
Heavy metals
Cotton aprons use standard cotton or polyester thread and metal snaps/grommets. No recalls or testing data indicate cadmium, lead, or nickel leaching from typical workwear hardware.
Source, FDA ↗Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing
Uncoated canvas does not emit VOCs from protective coatings or synthetic films. Any odor from new fabric typically dissipates after one or two washes.
Microfiber shedding and fabric durability concerns
100% natural cotton does not generate microfibers in the way synthetics do. Canvas may lint when new but does not shed persistent microplastic particles.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Dickies is a major workwear manufacturer with established supply chains but does not publicly disclose detailed chemical or PFAS testing data. The company has no documented recalls or safety alerts specific to this apron model. No independent certifications (OEKO-TEX, GOTS) are listed for this basic product line, which is typical for commodity workwear.
How it compares in its category
Uncoated canvas aprons like this are among lower concern work aprons compared to models with water-resistant finishes, vinyl backing, or synthetic blends. Cotton duck fabric aprons are widely used in food service, workshops, and gardening without documented health concerns from the fabric itself. This product avoids the trade-off between durability and chemical load that treated aprons present.
If you buy it
Wash before first use to remove any residual sizing or dust from manufacturing. Standard machine washing in warm water is suitable; no special care required. Canvas will soften and fade with repeated washing, which is cosmetic only. Replace if seams fail, pockets tear, or fabric becomes thin; typical service life is 1-3 years depending on frequency and laundering intensity.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 82% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Dickies has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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