Dickies · Scrubs & Work Uniforms
Dickies Forge Women's 2-Pocket V-Neck Scrub Top
Lower concern. Standard scrub top with no PFAS-typical finishes.
Dickies Forge scrubs are basic cotton-polyester blends with no waterproofing, stain resistance, or stated coatings. No PFAS disclosure needed for unfinished workwear.
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Material
polyester/cotton blend fabric, no applied finish disclosed
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Dickies Forge Women's V-Neck Scrub Top is made of, ingredients and materials
This scrub top is a polyester-cotton blend, meaning synthetic fibers are woven with natural cotton. Polyester itself does not off-gas volatile organic compounds (VOCs) the way some treated fabrics do, and cotton is inherently low-chemical. No special water-repellent, stain-resistant, flame-retardant, or antimicrobial finish is named in product specs, which means the hazard surface is narrower than for treated medical textiles. Blended construction provides durability while retaining some breathability.
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
Antimony trioxide is used as a catalyst in polyester production and can remain as trace residue in the final fiber. No brand testing data is published. Antimony residue in textiles is typically low-migration, but contact with sensitive skin or prolonged wear over wounds is a recognized edge case; washing reduces surface residue.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Azo dyes
Dickies scrub tops are not labeled as using azo dyes, and no recalls or test reports document azo-dye contamination in this product line. Standard commercial scrub dyes are regulated in the US and EU, but brand does not disclose dye chemistry.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No durable-press, wrinkle-resistant, or stain-resistant finish is named; typical scrub tops of this construction do not require formaldehyde-based resins. Polyester-cotton blends can be finished with formaldehyde, but disclosure absence and untreated appearance suggest this is not the case here.
Source, ATSDR ↗Lead
US and EU regulations restrict heavy-metal dyes in apparel. No recalls or test reports document lead or cadmium exceedance in Dickies scrub tops. Brand does not publish chemical test certificates.
Source, ATSDR ↗Fragrance allergens (if applied)
Product specs do not mention fragrance, finish scent, or chemical coating. Dickies scrub tops are not marketed as scented, reducing fragrance-allergen risk versus treated or perfumed garments.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Dickies is a workwear brand with long operational history and does not publicly disclose PFAS policy or chemical screening programs. No significant recalls or chemical contamination reports are on record for Dickies apparel. The brand does not market chemical certifications (e.g., OEKO-TEX, GOTS) for this product line, which is typical for affordable workwear rather than a gap in safety.
How it compares in its category
Scrub tops are generally lower-risk textiles because they are not typically treated with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coatings or flame retardants required in other clothing. This Dickies piece sits in the standard commercial scrub segment, where untreated or minimally treated blended fabrics are the norm. Medical and food-service scrubs in this price range rarely carry specialty finishes that would trigger formaldehyde resin or PFAS concerns.
If you buy it
Wash in warm water before first wear to remove any residual dyes or finishes from manufacturing. Machine wash in warm water with mild detergent on regular cycle; polyester-cotton blends tolerate repeated laundering well. Avoid chlorine bleach, which can degrade polyester over time. Dry on low heat or air dry to preserve elasticity and prevent shrinkage; high heat is not necessary and reduces fabric lifespan.
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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