Landau · Scrubs & Work Uniforms
Landau Women's Lab Coat - 4 Button
Skip until PFAS content confirmed or brand clarifies
Landau provides no public PFAS disclosure for this lab coat. Standard clinical apparel fabrics are typically lower concern, but without brand confirmation, risk remains unquantified.
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Material
polyester blend or cotton blend
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Landau Women's Lab Coat - 4 Button is made of, ingredients and materials
Landau lab coats are typically polyester blends or cotton blends, materials chosen for durability and easy laundering in medical/clinical settings. Polyester blends often receive chemical finishes for wrinkle resistance, water repellency, or antimicrobial properties, which may introduce formaldehyde-releasing resins or other processing additives. Cotton blends retain some natural fiber properties but are still subject to synthetic finishing treatments. The specific fiber ratio and finish chemistry for this 4-button coat are not publicly detailed by Landau.
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.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyester-blend lab coats commonly receive formaldehyde-based finishes for easy-care properties; Landau does not disclose finish chemistry. Residual formaldehyde may off-gas in new garments, particularly when warm or stored in sealed packaging.
Source, ATSDR ↗Azo dyes
Standard in polyester textiles and approved for US apparel; however, some azo dyes can cleave into carcinogenic amines under specific conditions (sweat, alkaline detergent, heat). No product-specific testing has been published; risk is low in normal wear and laundering but present if product is not OEKO-TEX or GOTS certified.
Antimony in polyester fiber
Polyester textiles may contain antimony trioxide as a catalyst used during fiber production; it is not regulated in finished apparel in the US. Migration risk is minimal in normal wear, and Landau does not disclose antimony use or levels.
Color-fastness and dye migration
Lab coats dyed with synthetic dyes may leach color in cold, first washes, especially if blended with natural fibers; this is a cosmetic and durability issue rather than a toxicity hazard but indicates incomplete dye fixation.
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 reports of lead or cadmium contamination in Landau lab coats. Heavy-metal dye contamination is rare in US-sold clinical apparel but not formally excluded without third-party certification.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Landau, a major uniform and scrub supplier, has no publicly documented certifications (such as OEKO-TEX, GOTS, or bluesign) for this product line. The brand has remained silent on PFAS content and formaldehyde use, which is standard across most mass-market medical apparel makers but represents a disclosure gap. No recalls or established chemical controversies have been recorded for this specific model. Clinical uniform makers generally prioritize infection control and durability over chemical transparency.
How it compares in its category
Lab coats in this price and market segment typically use similar polyester-blend or cotton-blend construction with standard industrial finishing. Certified alternatives (organic cotton or OEKO-TEX lab coats) exist but are less common and often cost more. Landau's market position is mainstream clinical wear, not premium or eco-focused, so chemical oversight mirrors industry norms rather than exceeding them. Direct fiber and finish composition comparisons are hindered by lack of supplier transparency across the category.
If you buy it
Launder new lab coat separately or rinse before wearing to reduce residual finishing chemical exposure from manufacturing. Wash in warm or cold water with standard detergent; hot water or high heat is not required and may degrade fabric. Check care label for any dye-fastness warnings; azo dyes used in polyester blends are not regulated in the US and typically require no disclosure. Replace when seams fray, buttons fail, or fabric shows wear to avoid cross-contamination in clinical use; chemical off-gassing diminishes after initial laundering.
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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