Landau · Scrubs & Work Uniforms
Landau Unisex Cover Coat
Skip; no disclosure and unspecified polyester blend coatings.
Landau does not disclose PFAS risk or coating details for this cover coat. Polyester blends used in medical apparel may include water-resistant finishes with unknown composition.
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Material
polyester blend cover coat
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Landau Unisex Cover Coat is made of, ingredients and materials
This is a polyester-blend cover coat, likely a clinical or healthcare garment designed for fluid resistance. Polyester itself is a stable synthetic polymer, but the hazard hinges on the finish applied to make it water-resistant or antimicrobial. Landau does not publicly disclose the chemistry of its coating systems (e.g., whether water-repellent coating treatments, silicones, or other additives are used). Without that disclosure, you cannot rule out legacy water-repellent chemistries or problematic additives in the blend or surface treatment.
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.
Antimicrobial and water-repellent finish chemistry (unspecified)
Landau does not disclose the specific chemistry of coatings or finishes applied to this polyester blend. Historical clinical apparel finishes have included problematic chemistries; modern alternatives exist but are not confirmed for this product.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Water-repellent coating and wrinkle-resistant finishes on polyester sometimes employ formaldehyde-based resins. Landau does not publicly confirm whether its coatings are formaldehyde-free, making low-level off-gassing exposure possible, especially when new.
Source, ATSDR ↗Coating degradation and shedding over time
Water-resistant coatings on polyester apparel degrade with repeated washing and heat exposure. Worn or peeling coatings may shed microparticles into wash water or soil, and loss of water-repellency reduces the garment's functional life.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Azo dyes in polyester
No recalls or public safety notices specific to Landau cover coats for banned azo dyes. Standard polyester production may use restricted azo dyes in some facilities, but no evidence of noncompliance on record for this brand in this category.
Antimony in polyester fibers
Polyester polymerization often uses antimony oxide as a catalyst, typically retained in fibers at low levels. No specific safety incident or elevated antimony report is on record for Landau apparel; standard polyester in clinical use does not present a recognized hazard.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Landau is a major supplier of healthcare apparel and does not publish comprehensive chemical or PFAS disclosure statements on its website or product labels. The brand has not voluntarily adopted OEKO-TEX, GOTS, or similar third-party material certifications that would verify chemical limits. This silence is notable in a category where competitors increasingly disclose supply-chain chemistry, particularly for garments worn by healthcare workers in contact with patients.
How it compares in its category
Clinical cover coats are typically polyester or cotton-polyester blends with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) or antimicrobial finishes. Landau's offering is mid-market standard; many competitors in healthcare apparel now offer PFOA/PFOS-free water-resistant treatments or certified organic cotton blends. The lack of public chemical disclosure puts this product behind brands that verify coating chemistry, making it harder to assess its actual hazard profile relative to alternatives.
If you buy it
Wash in warm or cool water; avoid high heat, which can degrade polyester and any surface coatings. Do not use fabric softeners or bleach, as these can compromise water-resistance. Inspect for pilling, seam integrity, and coating wear after 10-15 washes, as degraded coatings may shed particles or lose function. If you have concerns about coating chemistry, contact Landau customer service directly to request technical data on water-repellent coating or antimicrobial treatments.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 42% 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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