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Dickies Women's EDS Essentials V-Neck Scrub Top
Standard scrub top with no PFAS treatment disclosed or typical.
Dickies EDS scrub tops are plain cotton-polyester blends with no reported water-repellent or stain-resistant finishes. No PFAS claims or third-party verification available; lower concern due to absence of treated coatings.
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Material
65% polyester, 35% cotton blend
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Dickies Women's EDS V-Neck Scrub Top is made of, ingredients and materials
This top is a 65% polyester, 35% cotton blend, a common construction for medical scrubs chosen for durability and ease of care in high-wear clinical settings. Polyester contributes strength and wrinkle resistance; cotton adds breathability and comfort. The blend itself carries no inherent processing hazards beyond standard textile manufacturing, though both fibers undergo chemical treatment during production (dyeing, finishing) that must be managed by the manufacturer.
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
Standard polyester-cotton blends often use formaldehyde-releasing durable press or easy-care finishes to reduce wrinkle recovery time. Dickies does not disclose the finish chemistry on this product. Off-gassing diminishes with washing but is not ruled out at manufacture.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
Polyester and cotton dyeing commonly employs azo dyes and may incorporate heavy metal mordants or residual metals from the dyeing bath. No test data or certification (e.g., OEKO-TEX) is on record for this product to rule this out.
Source, FDA ↗Antimony in polyester fibers
Polyester yarn is often produced using antimony trioxide as a catalyst in polymerization. Concentrations in finished fabric are typically low and migration is minimal, but the material contains this element. Dickies provides no specification on antimony content or catalyst choice.
Allergens and sensitivities from dyes or finishes
Scrub wearers (especially those with sensitive skin) occasionally report contact dermatitis or irritation, commonly attributed to synthetic dye residues or finish chemicals, particularly in untested brands. Pre-washing significantly reduces this risk.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Microfiber shedding from polyester
Polyester-cotton blends shed microfibers during washing, contributing to environmental microplastic load. This is not a direct health hazard to the wearer but is a documented environmental concern for all synthetic textiles. Dickies scrubs carry no special mitigation.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Dickies is a legacy workwear and healthcare apparel manufacturer with no public PFAS treatment statements on scrub lines. The company does not appear on major transparency databases (e.g., Cradle to Cradle, Bluesign, GOTS) for this product line. No recalls, regulatory actions, or documented chemical controversies are on record for this specific scrub top. Dickies' silence on chemical finish specifications is typical for the mass-market scrub category but represents a lack of transparency rather than a known hazard.
How it compares in its category
Most clinical scrubs use this polyester-cotton blend and carry similar undisclosed chemical finish profiles. Certified alternatives (Bluesign, OEKO-TEX, or organic cotton blends) exist but command a price premium and are less common in hospital procurement. Dickies EDS Essentials occupies the standard commercial middle ground, affordable, durable, and chemically unvetted by independent third parties. Azo dyes and formaldehyde-releasing resins used in standard dyeing and wrinkle-resistance treatments are not ruled out but are not documented as present in this product.
If you buy it
Wash before first wear to reduce residual dyes and chemical finishes. Use warm or cool water and standard detergent; polyester tolerates machine washing and is not damaged by typical laundry temperatures. Avoid high heat in the dryer (polyester can shrink or distort above 150F) and do not bleach if the color is important. Replace when seams fray, pilling becomes excessive, or elastic loses recovery, typically after 50-100 wash cycles depending on frequency and 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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