Landau · Scrubs & Work Uniforms
Landau Men's Lab Coat - 65% Poly/35% Combed Cotton 5 Buttons
Lower concern. Standard unfinished lab coat fabric unlikely to contain PFAS.
Lab coat in plain polyester-cotton blend with no applied water-repellent or stain-resistant finish. No PFAS disclosure from brand, but bare textile blend poses lower PFAS risk than treated apparel.
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Material
65% polyester, 35% combed cotton
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Landau Men's Lab Coat - 65% Buttons is made of, ingredients and materials
This lab coat is 65% polyester and 35% combed cotton. Polyester is a synthetic polymer that does not degrade or leach under normal wear or laundering. Combed cotton is purified cellulose that is also stable and chemically inert. The blend offers durability and wrinkle resistance typical of professional workwear; the hazard profile depends on dyes, finishing resins, and any applied coatings, not the fiber blend itself.
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 synthetic colorants
Polyester-cotton blends typically use azo dyes or reactive dyes to achieve color. Unreacted dye compounds can shed on skin or during early washing. No specific testing is publicly available for this Landau product; pre-wash is standard risk mitigation.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Cotton-polyester blends often receive wrinkle-resistant or shrink-control finishes using formaldehyde-based resins to achieve the smooth, low-maintenance profile marketed for lab coats. Landau does not disclose finishing chemistry. Pre-wash and air-dry initially reduces volatile formaldehyde exposure.
Source, ATSDR ↗Antimony in polyester
Antimony trioxide is a common polyester catalyst. Trace residues can remain in finished fiber. At typical exposure levels (wearing a lab coat) risk is very low, but it is present in most conventional polyester textiles without specification of catalyst removal.
Microfiber shedding during wear
Polyester-cotton blends can shed microfibers during wear and washing, especially with friction from movement or contact. This is not a direct toxicological hazard to the wearer but reflects product durability and environmental persistence.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Heavy metals
No recalls or testing data on record for Landau lab coats. Modern textile dyes rarely use lead or cadmium pigments in EU or US-sold apparel, though undisclosed sourcing remains a limitation without certification.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Landau is a major supplier of medical and professional apparel but maintains no publicly available sustainability or chemical disclosure reports. No formal certifications (OEKO-TEX, GOTS, bluesign) are documented for this product line. No recalls or established chemical contamination issues have been reported for Landau lab coats in public databases. The brand's silence on chemical inputs is typical for mid-market workwear manufacturers.
How it compares in its category
Lab coats are not food-contact or heavily regulated items, so disclosure standards are lower than for medical textiles worn on skin. A 65/35 poly-cotton blend is industry standard for professional coats, balancing durability with breathability better than 100% polyester alternatives. Without certification, this product carries the same undisclosed finishing-chemical exposure as most unlabeled workwear in this price range.
If you buy it
Wash before first wear to remove surface finishing residues and loose dyes. Machine wash warm, tumble dry low; high heat can damage polyester and set any residual dyes. Inspect seams and button attachments after 10-15 washes for degradation, as polyester thread can weaken. Replace if buttons loosen, seams fray, or visible wear compromises the barrier function needed in lab or clinical settings.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 75% 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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