Landau · Scrubs & Work Uniforms
Landau Men's Lab Coat - 100% Cotton Super Twill
Low PFAS concern. Bare cotton has no typical exposure vector.
Landau's lab coat is 100% cotton with no water-repellent or stain-resistant treatment disclosed, making PFAS exposure unlikely. Brand does not claim PFAS-free status.
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Material
100% cotton super twill, no coating disclosed
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Landau Men's Lab Coat - 100% Super Twill is made of, ingredients and materials
This lab coat is 100% cotton super twill, a densely woven plain-weave cotton fabric with no disclosed chemical finishes, water repellency treatments, or coatings. Super twill construction creates durability and wrinkle resistance through mechanical weaving alone, not chemical resin. Cotton fiber itself contains no inherent toxic elements; hazard potential depends entirely on dyes, finishes, and residual processing chemicals applied during manufacturing.
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 aniline colorants
Cotton twill is typically dyed during fiber or yarn stage. No specific dye standard or testing is disclosed by Landau for this product. Azo dyes are restricted in EU and CA but not banned in all markets; risk depends on dye chemistry, which is not publicly disclosed.
Lead
Industrial cotton dyes may contain trace heavy metals, particularly in older or lower-cost dye lots. No heavy metal testing or certification is disclosed by Landau for this lab coat line.
Source, ATSDR ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Trace formaldehyde can remain in cotton from sizing, pre-treatment, and storage. Standard washing removes most residual formaldehyde; risk is minimal after first wash but is not formally tested or disclosed by Landau.
Source, ATSDR ↗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-resistant or water-repellent finish is disclosed for this product. Super twill's weave structure provides natural wrinkle resistance without chemical treatment; formaldehyde hazard is not on record.
Source, ATSDR ↗Flame retardants
No flame-retardant treatment is disclosed. Medical apparel is not subject to consumer flammability standards in most jurisdictions; this product shows no evidence of brominated or phosphorus-based flame retardant finish.
Source, EPA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Landau (a division of Aramark) produces medical and healthcare apparel widely used in clinical settings. The brand does not publicly disclose detailed chemical certifications, testing data, or supply-chain transparency for individual products. No major product recalls, formaldehyde violations, or azo dye incidents are on record for Landau lab coats. Industry-standard medical apparel suppliers often source from mills that follow OEKO-TEX or GOTS protocols, but Landau does not independently market certifications on this product.
How it compares in its category
Unfinished cotton twill lab coats are a standard, lower-risk choice compared to synthetic blends, resin-treated wrinkle-free cottons, or flame-retardant finishes common in medical textiles. Cotton absorbs and releases moisture without off-gassing; it does not require post-wash curing like formaldehyde-based wrinkle finishes. Price and durability are comparable to generic healthcare apparel; the absence of disclosed performance finishes trades convenience for lower chemical exposure.
If you buy it
Wash before first wear to remove residual dyes and processing dust. Machine wash warm with mild detergent; avoid chlorine bleach, which can weaken cotton and react with trace dyes. Dry on low heat or air dry to prevent shrinkage. Inspect seams and buttons annually for wear; cotton twill typically lasts 50-100 washes with proper care. No special storage precautions are needed; plain cotton does not off-gas.
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
- Landau has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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