Dockers · Stain-Resistant Professional Workwear
Dockers Men's Ultimate Shirt
Basic shirt without finishes suggests lower PFAS risk.
Cotton-polyester shirt with no disclosed water or stain resistance. Dockers won't say anything about PFAS.
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Material
Cotton and polyester blend
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Dockers Men's Ultimate Shirt is made of, ingredients and materials
The Dockers Ultimate Shirt is a cotton-polyester blend, a common construction for casual menswear that balances breathability (from cotton) with durability and wrinkle resistance (from polyester). Polyester itself is chemically stable in wear and not known to leach harmful compounds during normal use. The blend avoids pure synthetic materials that can trap heat and moisture, reducing conditions that accelerate degradation or chemical release.
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
Polyester-cotton blends often receive wrinkle-resistant or durable-press finishes that may contain formaldehyde-based resins. No test data is publicly available for this specific shirt, but pre-wash wear and ventilation mitigate any acute exposure.
Source, ATSDR ↗Azo dyes and synthetic colorants
The dyes used in any mass-market casual shirt of this type may include azo compounds or heavy-metal mordants. Dockers does not disclose azo-dye compliance. First wash reduces loose dye significantly; skin contact risk during normal wear is low.
Microplastics
Polyester garments shed microfibers during washing. A cotton-polyester blend sheds less than 100% synthetics but more than pure cotton. Washing in a mesh bag and using a lint filter in the dryer reduce environmental release without affecting safety to the wearer.
Source, EPA ↗Allergenic dyes or finishes
Individuals with sensitive skin or fragrance/chemical sensitivity may react to residual dyes or sizing agents. Pre-washing and avoiding fabric softeners mitigate risk. No widespread allergic complaints specific to this product line are documented.
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 known catalyst in polyester production but is not intentionally retained in finished fabric. No recalls or reports link Dockers Ultimate Shirts to excess antimony; standard polyester yarn poses negligible exposure.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Dockers (owned by Levi Strauss) has not published detailed chemical safety disclosures specific to this shirt line. The parent company has committed to restricted substance lists and some sustainability goals but does not proactively disclose formaldehyde-resin testing or azo-dye compliance data publicly. No major recalls or chemical safety controversies tied to Dockers Ultimate Shirts are on record.
How it compares in its category
This product sits in the mainstream casual-shirt market. It offers no special chemical certifications (e.g., OEKO-TEX, GOTS) that would reduce uncertainty, but it also carries no reputation for aggressive chemical finishing. Comparable cotton-polyester blends from major brands face identical disclosure gaps; Dockers is neither worse nor substantially better than peers.
If you buy it
Wash before first wear to reduce loose dyes and potential residual finishes. Use warm water and standard detergent; high heat is not needed and will only accelerate wear. No special storage precautions are required. Inspect seams and fabric for pilling or degradation every 6-12 months of regular wear; a well-maintained shirt of this type typically lasts 2-3 years of regular rotation.
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
- Dockers has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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