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Dickies EDS Signature Women's Missy Fit Petites Drawstring Cargo Scrub Pant
Lower concern scrub pant; no PFAS finish reported.
Dickies EDS scrub pants are uncoated polyester-cotton blends with no waterproof or stain-resist finish disclosed. No PFAS indicators apply; brand remains silent on PFAS practices.
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Material
polyester, cotton blend
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Dickies EDS Signature Cargo Scrub Pant is made of, ingredients and materials
This scrub pant is a polyester-cotton blend, a standard composition in healthcare workwear. Polyester is a synthetic polymer resistant to wrinkles and wear, while cotton adds breathability and comfort. The blend itself carries no inherent chemical hazard beyond the processing agents and dyes applied during manufacturing. No PFAS water or stain repellent finish has been reported on this model, which eliminates a common concern in treated workwear.
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 dye-related allergens
Polyester-cotton scrubs are typically dyed with industrial azo or disperse dyes. No specific dye chemistry for this model is disclosed. Residual dye or fixatives may irritate sensitive skin, particularly on initial wear before washing.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Cotton-blend work garments often use formaldehyde-based resin finishes for wrinkle resistance and crease-setting. Dickies does not explicitly state whether this pant uses such treatments. Pre-wash wear-testing is prudent for individuals with chemical sensitivities.
Source, ATSDR ↗Microfiber shedding with wear and laundering
All synthetic-blend textiles release microfibers during washing and wear. Polyester-cotton blends shed at rates typical for the category. This is an environmental and potential respiratory concern over prolonged exposure in healthcare settings, though not acute for individual wearers.
Elastic degradation and chemical release
Drawstring and waistband elastics in scrubs are typically made from rubber or spandex blends, often with plasticizers and accelerators. No specific hazard has been reported for Dickies scrub elastics, but degradation over time may increase leachate potential; replacement at first sign of loss of elasticity is recommended.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Antimony in polyester
Antimony trioxide is a common catalyst in polyester synthesis. No elevated antimony content has been reported for Dickies scrubs, and leaching risk from polyester garments worn at body temperature is minimal; hazard level reflects available evidence only.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Dickies does not publicly disclose detailed chemical composition, restricted substance testing, or certifications like OEKO-TEX or GOTS for this product line. The brand maintains a silent stance on PFAS content across its workwear range. No recalls or substantiated hazard reports specific to this scrub pant have been established in public records. Dickies is a long-established workwear manufacturer but does not lead on transparency for chemical content in occupational apparel.
How it compares in its category
This pant is mid-market in the scrub category. Many premium medical apparel brands (e.g., Figs, Barco) now offer OEKO-TEX certified or PFAS-free options; Dickies does not market such certifications. Low-cost alternatives often use 100% polyester with higher risk of static, odor retention, and dye migration. This blend sits in the conventional zone, acceptable for typical healthcare use but without third-party chemical verification that some competitors now provide.
If you buy it
Wash in warm water with mild detergent before first wear to reduce any residual processing dyes or finishes. Avoid high heat drying; tumble dry low or air dry to preserve fabric and minimize any potential off-gassing of remaining process chemicals. Replace when elastic, seams, or fabric integrity degrade; pilling or thinning signals end of safe wear life. Laundering in hot water repeatedly may accelerate color fading and fiber breakdown, potentially releasing microfibers.
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
- Dickies has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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