Landau · Scrubs & Work Uniforms
Landau Men's Traditional Lab Coat
Lower concern. Uncoated cotton lab coat unlikely to contain PFAS.
Landau lab coats are typically cotton or cotton-polyester blends without applied finishes. Brand makes no PFAS claims. Standard garment fabric poses lower concern unless treated with stain or water repellent.
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Material
cotton or cotton blend (uncoated)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Landau Men's Traditional Lab Coat is made of, ingredients and materials
Landau's traditional lab coat is cotton or cotton-blend fabric, uncoated. Cotton fibers themselves are chemically inert; the safety concern shifts to finishes and dyes applied during manufacture. Uncoated cotton means no Teflon-type coating, polyurethane, or silicone layers to degrade or off-gas. Blend composition (if synthetic) matters only if the product uses problematic flame retardants or dyes, neither of which is documented for this model.
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.
Heavy metals
Cotton garments are typically dyed with synthetic or natural dyes; azo dye use is common but regulated in many markets. Landau does not disclose dyeing standards or restricted substance lists. Risk is typical for off-the-shelf medical apparel and not elevated for this brand specifically.
Source, FDA ↗Antimony in polyester components
If the blend includes polyester (common in cotton-poly blends for durability), antimony trioxide may be used as a catalyst. Trace amounts remain in finished fabric but are not bioavailable in normal wear. Landau does not specify blend ratio, so this is a generic category concern, not product-specific.
Skin irritation from residual dyes or finishing agents
Unwashed new garments can release loose dyes or sizing agents on first contact with skin. Pre-washing mitigates this risk substantially. Allergic reaction to specific dyes is individual and rare with standard medical apparel.
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 formaldehyde resin treatment is documented on Landau lab coats. Cotton fabric may undergo wrinkle-resist or easy-care finishes in some models; this product line does not specify such treatment, so concern is minimal.
Source, ATSDR ↗Flame retardants
Lab coats are not required to meet flame-retardant standards and Landau does not advertise flame treatment on this model. Concern is low unless product documentation indicates otherwise.
Source, EPA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Landau is a long-established medical/healthcare apparel brand owned by Aramark. The company does not publicly disclose PFAS use, chemical processing standards, or third-party certifications like Oeko-Tex or GOTS. No recalls, chemical controversies, or safety complaints are on record for this product line. Lack of disclosure does not indicate a hazard, but means independent verification is unavailable.
How it compares in its category
Lab coats are typically cotton or poly-cotton blends; Landau's offering is standard for the category. Medical-grade lab coats rarely carry flame retardant finishes (not required for this use) or heavy metal dyes. Competitors like Cherokee or Dickies use similar materials with comparable transparency. Cotton lab coats represent lower chemical risk than synthetic-heavy alternatives, assuming standard dyeing.
If you buy it
Wash in warm water before first use to remove any residual dyes or sizing. Machine wash in cold to warm water thereafter; avoid bleach, which can interact with dye chemistry. Lab coats should be replaced if seams fray, staining is extensive, or fit becomes unsafe. No special storage needed; store dry to prevent mildew.
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
- Landau has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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