Landau · Scrubs & Work Uniforms
Landau Women's Traditional Lab Coat
Lower concern; standard medical apparel with no identified PFAS risk.
Landau lab coats are typically cotton or cotton-polyester blends without water-repellent finishes. No known PFAS treatments are standard for this product category.
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Material
cotton/polyester blend twill
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Landau Women's Traditional Lab Coat is made of, ingredients and materials
Landau's traditional lab coat is a cotton-polyester blend twill, a durable weave commonly used in healthcare and laboratory settings. The blend combines cotton's breathability with polyester's durability and wrinkle resistance, reducing need for intensive pressing. Twill construction is tightly woven, which lowers surface area exposure to skin and reduces fiber shedding compared to looser knits. No chemical coating, water-repellent finish, or proprietary treatment is documented for this standard 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.
Microfiber shedding
Cotton-polyester blend twill typically sheds minimally compared to synthetic microfiber fabrics, but some fiber release occurs with wear and washing. No hazard is established for lab-coat microfiber release in normal professional use, though repeated washing does gradually increase shedding.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Landau does not disclose use of formaldehyde-resin finishes on this product. Standard medical twill may include trace formaldehyde for dimensional stability, but no independent testing or recall history documents hazardous levels for this specific coat.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
No recalls or hazard notices are on record for Landau lab coats. Medical-grade apparel typically uses restricted azo dyes, but the brand does not publicly confirm dye sourcing, third-party testing, or compliance with textile chemical standards.
Source, FDA ↗Antimony in polyester
Polyester used in medical apparel occasionally contains antimony as a catalyst residue. Landau does not disclose polyester sourcing or post-production purification. Skin contact risk is low because the coat is an outer garment worn over other clothing and is not intended for prolonged intimate contact.
Coating degradation or delamination
This product is not documented as having a water-repellent, antimicrobial, or special-purpose coating. Standard twill has no applied surface treatment and therefore no delamination or coating-leachate risk.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Landau is a long-established medical apparel manufacturer with no public record of hazard recalls, supply-chain controversies, or third-party certifications (such as OEKO-TEX or GOTS) for chemical testing. The brand does not publicly disclose formaldehyde-resin finishes, dye sourcing, or heavy-metal testing. No independent testing results for this specific product are available in peer-reviewed or consumer safety databases. Standard medical-grade manufacturing in the US typically involves basic formaldehyde-resin shrinkage controls, but Landau has not publicly confirmed this.
How it compares in its category
Medical lab coats are among the lowest-risk clothing items because they undergo minimal finishing and are intended for professional, non-infant use in regulated environments. Cotton-polyester blends are standard across medical apparel and carry lower documented hazard profiles than 100-percent synthetic fabrics. Landau coats are comparable to competitors (Cherokee, Dickies medical lines) in material composition and lack of premium finishes; they do not claim certification or independent testing, which is typical for this mid-market segment. Professional lab wear generally has lower skin contact intensity than underwear or sleepwear, reducing exposure window.
If you buy it
Wash before first wear to reduce potential residual finishes or dyes. Machine wash warm (40-60 degrees Celsius) with standard detergent; avoid bleach, which can interact with dyes. Dry at standard heat or air dry; high heat is not necessary and may accelerate wear. Replace when seams begin to fray, fabric pilling is heavy, or stains become permanent, typically after 2-3 years of regular professional use. No special storage or maintenance beyond standard laundry is 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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