Landau · Scrubs & Work Uniforms
Landau Women's Modern ProFlex Cargo Pocket Scrub Pant
Scrub pant with no PFAS disclosure; polyester blend typical concern.
Landau's scrub pant is uncoated polyester blend, typical for medical apparel. No PFAS claims or treatment disclosures made; standard fabric carries low-to-moderate concern without lab verification.
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Material
polyester blend fabric
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Landau Women's Modern ProFlex Scrub Pant is made of, ingredients and materials
This pant is a polyester blend, likely polyester-cotton or polyester dominant based on typical Landau scrub construction. Polyester is a synthetic petroleum-derived fiber that can shed microplastics when worn and washed, and may retain dyes or finishing chemicals from manufacturing. The blend composition affects durability, breathability, and how readily it releases contaminants; polyester-heavy blends are less permeable and may trap moisture against skin. No specific fiber content percentage is disclosed in the product name, limiting precise assessment of microplastic shed risk or chemical retention.
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 scrubs are often treated with formaldehyde-based resins for wrinkle resistance and durability; Landau does not disclose whether this pant uses such finishes. Off-gassing risk is typically low in finished apparel but higher in first wears or if stored in sealed packaging.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
No third-party testing or OEKO-TEX certification disclosed; azo dyes used in darker colors (navy, black, burgundy common in scrubs) can release carcinogenic amines under certain pH or microbial conditions, though skin contact risk is considered low for finished textiles.
Source, FDA ↗Microplastic shedding from polyester fiber
Polyester-blend fabrics shed microplastics during wear and washing; shedding rate increases with abrasion, heat, and detergent use. Medical scrubs experience high friction in clinical settings, potentially elevating shed rates compared to lower-wear apparel.
Elastic and thread components (unknown composition)
Waistband elastic, leg cuff elastic, and seam thread composition are not disclosed; elastics may contain residual monomers or latex (if not synthetic); synthetic elastics occasionally leach plasticizers into sweat or during heat exposure.
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 fiber (catalyst residue)
Polyester is synthesized using antimony trioxide as a catalyst; modern manufacturing removes most residue, but trace antimony can remain. No recalls or confirmed contamination of Landau scrubs on record; risk is low but unquantified without testing.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Landau is a medical-apparel manufacturer owned by Wearguard Corporation with decades of market presence, but maintains silence on PFAS and textile chemical testing. No public sustainability reports, third-party certifications (such as GOTS, OEKO-TEX), or restricted substance disclosures are established for this brand. The absence of disclosure does not confirm a problem, but means consumers cannot verify whether dyes, resins, or finishes in these scrubs meet stricter standards for formaldehyde or heavy metals in pigments.
How it compares in its category
Medical scrubs are typically polyester or polyester-blend for durability and stain resistance, making this product category-standard. Competitors like Cherokee Workwear and Dickies also use polyester blends without detailed chemical disclosure; certified alternatives (GOTS-organic cotton or OEKO-TEX-tested brands) exist but are rare and costlier in the scrub market. Landau's pricing and availability place it in the mainstream segment where chemical transparency is not expected or standardized, unlike premium or eco-focused apparel lines.
If you buy it
Wash in cool water and avoid high heat drying to minimize microplastic shedding and preserve fabric integrity. Do not bleach or use oxygen-based cleaners excessively, as these can degrade polyester and release trapped dyes or finishes. Replace pants when elastic degrades, seams fray, or fabric pilling becomes heavy, as these indicate chemical bonds and fiber integrity are compromised. If skin irritation occurs, consider an allergen patch test and rinse thoroughly; formaldehyde resins or azo dyes, though not independently confirmed in this product, are category-level textile risks.
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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