Dickies · Scrubs & Work Uniforms
Dickies Forge Men's 3-Pocket V-Neck Scrub Top
Lower concern; basic cotton scrub top with no known PFAS finishes.
Dickies Forge scrub top is 100 percent cotton with no water-resistant or stain-resistant finish disclosed. No PFAS claim or third-party verification available, but bare cotton carries lower PFAS risk.
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Material
100% cotton twill
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Dickies Forge Men's V-Neck Scrub Top is made of, ingredients and materials
This scrub top is 100% cotton twill, a plain-weave fabric with no specialty coatings or finishes documented in standard product specifications. Cotton fiber itself does not inherently contain heavy metals, halogenated flame retardants, or volatile organic compounds; the hazard profile depends entirely on dyes, finishing chemistry, and any applied treatments. Twill construction is durable and designed to withstand repeated industrial laundering, which is standard for medical and work apparel.
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 restricted colorants
Cotton twill scrubs are routinely dyed using conventional azo dyes, which are subject to EU and US apparel restrictions but remain legal and in use. Dickies does not publicly certify azo-dye exclusion for this line, so exposure is typical for the category but not independently verified as problematic.
Allergens in dyes and finishes
Conventional dyes and any sizing agents may cause contact dermatitis or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals; pre-wash is advisable. Dickies provides no allergen disclosure for this specific scrub top.
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 finishes are documented for this product. Standard cotton scrubs may undergo sizing or wrinkle-resist treatments, but no specific finish is named in Dickies specifications for this model.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
No cadmium, lead, or antimony contamination is on record for Dickies cotton textiles. Apparel-grade cotton dyes are not commonly contaminated with heavy metals under standard manufacturing, though third-party testing is not disclosed.
Source, FDA ↗Flame retardants
Medical and work scrubs are not subject to flammability mandates and do not routinely carry halogenated or organophosphate flame retardants. This product shows no indication of such finishes.
Source, EPA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Dickies, a large workwear manufacturer owned by Kontoor Brands, does not publicly disclose detailed chemical composition, restricted substance lists, or third-party certifications (OEKO-TEX, GOTS) for standard scrub lines as of available records. The brand has no known recalls or regulatory findings tied to formaldehyde, azo dyes, or heavy metal content in cotton scrubs. Lack of transparency does not indicate presence of hazards, but limits independent verification of dyeing and finishing practices.
How it compares in its category
Cotton scrub tops span a wide range in transparency; some premium brands (Figs, Cherokee) pursue OEKO-TEX or organic certification; budget lines like Dickies typically rely on compliance with standard apparel regulations (CPSIA, Prop 65) without additional claims. Dickies sits in the mainstream industrial segment where formaldehyde-resin finishes and synthetic dyes are standard practice but not flagged as hazardous under current thresholds. A 100% cotton twill top has lower concern for microplastic shedding or phthalate leaching compared to polyester or synthetics.
If you buy it
Wash before first wear to reduce any loose dyes and sizing residue from manufacturing. Use warm water and standard detergent; cotton twill tolerates hot water and machine drying without degradation. Inspect seams and pocket edges periodically, as repeated washing may weaken stitching over 50 plus cycles, especially in high-friction areas. Replace when seams fail, fabric pills excessively, or color loss is uneven, indicating dye instability.
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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