Dickies · Scrubs & Work Uniforms
Dickies Forge Women's 5-Pocket Roll Up Sleeve Scrub Jumpsuit
Lower PFAS concern; basic apparel, no stain treatment claimed.
Dickies scrub jumpsuits are typically cotton or cotton-poly blends with no disclosed water or stain-resistant finishes. No PFAS claims or certifications found; no lab data available.
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Material
cotton/polyester blend, no disclosed finishes
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Dickies Forge Women's Scrub Jumpsuit is made of, ingredients and materials
This jumpsuit is a cotton-polyester blend, a conventional material for healthcare workwear. Cotton provides breathability and comfort; polyester adds durability and wrinkle resistance. No water-repellent, stain-resistant, or antimicrobial finishes are disclosed by the manufacturer, meaning no fluorinated compounds or synthetic biocides are applied to the fabric. The blend itself poses no inherent leaching or off-gassing risk under normal wearing conditions.
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 colorant contamination
Cotton-polyester blends for workwear typically use reactive or disperse dyes; no color testing has been published for this specific product. Darker or heavily dyed jumpsuit colors carry higher theoretical risk of non-compliant azo dyes or heavy metal colorant residues, though reputable manufacturers generally avoid restricted substances.
Antimony in polyester fiber
Polyester fiber can retain antimony catalyst residues from manufacturing; the polyester content in this blend (estimated 25-50% based on typical scrub construction) introduces minor exposure risk. Residual antimony levels in apparel are generally below regulatory concern, but testing on this specific product has not been published.
Microfiber shedding and wear debris
Repeated washing and wearing of polyester-blend fabric can release microfibers. In a healthcare setting, this poses minimal ingestion risk, but prolonged skin contact with degrading fabric or lint accumulation in pockets could cause mild irritation in sensitive individuals. Lint-roll storage areas and wash machine filters will collect shed fibers over time.
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 wrinkle-free, shrink-resistant, or flame-resistant finish is disclosed for this product. Formaldehyde-releasing finishes are not typically applied to unbranded cotton-polyester utility apparel. Standard garment finishing for workwear does not routinely involve formaldehyde cross-linking.
Source, ATSDR ↗Flame retardants
No flame retardancy is claimed or required for healthcare scrubs in normal use. Standard cotton-polyester blends do not receive flame retardant treatment unless marketed for fire-protective roles, which this product is not.
Source, EPA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Dickies is a long-established workwear manufacturer without public controversy over chemical use in basic apparel. The brand does not disclose PFAS testing or PFAS-free claims, but the product carries no stain-guard or water-resistant marketing that would typically signal PFAS treatment. Dickies does not appear to have pursued third-party certifications (such as OEKO-TEX or GOTS) for this category of utility garment, which is typical for mass-market occupational clothing.
How it compares in its category
Cotton-polyester blend scrubs are the industry standard for healthcare and trades work, competing directly with brands like Cherokee, Carhartt, and medical-specific lines. This product lacks premium finishes that would introduce additional chemical risks (e.g., wrinkle-free resins or water-repellent coating coatings). It sits in the lower-risk segment because it relies on conventional dyeing and weaving with no disclosed performance coatings.
If you buy it
Wash in warm water with mild detergent and dry on low or air-dry to preserve seams and elastic. Do not use fabric softeners, which can degrade moisture-wicking performance. Inspect seams and cuffs periodically for wear; replacement is recommended if elastic loses grip or stitching frays, typically after 50-100 wash cycles with daily wear. Store in a dry area to prevent mildew; no special handling is needed beyond standard garment care.
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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