Landau · Scrubs & Work Uniforms
Landau Unisex Lab Coat
Lower concern; standard uncoated cotton-poly blend, no reported PFAS use.
Landau lab coats are primarily cotton-polyester blends without disclosed water-repellent or stain-resistant finishes. Brand does not address PFAS; material composition suggests lower risk than treated fabrics.
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Material
65% polyester, 35% cotton blend
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Landau Unisex Lab Coat is made of, ingredients and materials
This lab coat is a 65% polyester, 35% cotton blend, a common industrial-apparel weave chosen for durability and ease of care in clinical or laboratory settings. Polyester contributes strength and wrinkle resistance; cotton adds breathability and comfort. The blend itself does not inherently require chemical finishes beyond standard dyes and minor water-resistance or soil-release treatments typical of workwear. No specialty coatings or membrane layers are indicated in the product description.
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
Polyester garments routinely use azo dyes for color fastness. Landau does not publicly disclose dye chemistry or restricted substance compliance for this lab coat, so restricted azo-dye metabolites cannot be ruled out, though commercial medical apparel typically adheres to OEKO-TEX or similar limits in practice.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Cotton-polyester workwear may incorporate formaldehyde-based finishing resins for wrinkle resistance or shape retention. No product label or safety data sheet publicly available for this specific model confirms or excludes their use. Residual formaldehyde, if present, is typically low after standard laundering.
Source, ATSDR ↗Microplastics
Polyester garments release microfibers during washing and wear, contributing to environmental microplastic accumulation. This is a material-class issue, not brand-specific, and does not pose direct health risk to the wearer but is relevant to lifecycle concern.
Source, EPA ↗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
Polyester fibers may contain antimony catalyst residues from manufacturing. Landau lab coats have no recorded recalls or alerts for antimony migration. Antimony in finished polyester textiles is not known to leach significantly under normal wear and care.
Flame retardants
No indication in product specifications or brand literature that this lab coat is treated with flame-retardant chemicals. Standard polyester-cotton blends for medical settings are not routinely flame-treated unless marketed as flame-resistant.
Source, EPA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Landau is a long-established uniform and medical apparel manufacturer with no widely documented product safety recalls or chemical controversies on record for lab coats. The brand's PFAS stance is silent (no public commitment either way), and PFAS testing by third parties on comparable Landau garments has not surfaced in public databases. Absence of disclosure is not confirmation of avoidance, but polyester-cotton blends in workwear rarely employ PFAS-based water or stain resistance unless marketed as such.
How it compares in its category
Standard polyester-cotton lab coats are the baseline for clinical and laboratory use, balancing cost, durability, and wash-cycle tolerance. This composition is simpler than performance fabrics (e.g., those with integrated antimicrobial or advanced repellent treatments). Competitors in the category often use identical or near-identical fiber ratios, making Landau's offering typical rather than differentiated for safety or material purity.
If you buy it
Launder in warm water with standard detergent; polyester-cotton blends tolerate repeated institutional washing at 60-75°C. Avoid prolonged bleach exposure, which can weaken fibers over time. Inspect seams and collar after 30-50 wash cycles for pilling or fraying; replacement frequency depends on wear intensity and laundry protocols. Iron on low to medium heat if needed; high heat can set stains and degrade polyester. No special storage conditions required.
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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