Uniform Advantage · Scrubs & Work Uniforms
Uniform Advantage Legacy Women's 3-Pocket V-Neck Scrub Top
Lower concern; untreated cotton scrub top with no PFAS-prone features.
Medical scrub top made from cotton and polyester blend with no water-resistant or stain-resistant treatment. No PFAS disclosures found, but also no concerning coatings or finishes typical of PFAS risk.
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Material
100% cotton polyester blend
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Uniform Advantage Legacy V-Neck Scrub Top is made of, ingredients and materials
This scrub top is a cotton-polyester blend, a standard construction for medical workwear chosen for durability, washability, and cost. Cotton provides breathability and skin comfort; polyester adds strength and wrinkle resistance. The blend is not prone to chemical finishes that introduce hazards like durable water repellency coatings (which often contain PFAS). No reports indicate Uniform Advantage treats this line with problematic flame retardants or formaldehyde-based wrinkle-resist resins on the scale of fashion garments.
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 and color fastness
Polyester components may use azo dyes; low-cost medical apparel does not always specify restriction to aromatic amines. Color bleeding in first washes is an indirect indicator of loose dye, though not a direct toxicity marker in finished garment contact.
Antimony in polyester
Polyester can contain antimony trioxide as a catalyst in manufacturing; levels in finished fabric are usually low and do not migrate significantly in skin contact. No specific data on Uniform Advantage polyester antimony levels.
Microplastics
Polyester component will shed microfibers during washing; this is an environmental concern, not a direct health hazard to the wearer. Pilling on seams or high-friction areas may occur with extended use, particularly if washed with rough items.
Source, EPA ↗What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No reports of formaldehyde resin treatment on standard cotton-polyester scrub lines from this brand. Medical apparel typically avoids durable-press finishes that require formaldehyde crosslinking, relying instead on inherent polyester recovery.
Source, ATSDR ↗Allergens and fragrance residues
No evidence of added fragrances or dyes known to trigger contact dermatitis in this utilitarian product line. Risk is baseline for any garment and not elevated here.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Uniform Advantage is a mainstream medical apparel supplier with no public disclosure of restricted substance testing or chemical management policies on file. The brand has not faced widely reported recalls or contamination incidents for this product line. No third-party certifications (GOTS, Oeko-Tex, BLUESIGN) are advertised, indicating a baseline compliance posture rather than proactive chemical transparency. This is typical of functional workwear brands, which do not prioritize chemical communication the way premium or eco-focused apparel makers do.
How it compares in its category
Medical scrub tops occupy a low-hazard tier within apparel, they are functional, minimally treated, and washed frequently in hot water that degrades most chemical residues. Compared to fashion garments (which often use azo dyes, heavy finishes, and flame retardants), scrubs are simpler. This product is inline with industry norms; certified medical apparel alternatives exist but command higher cost with marginal safety gains for this use case.
If you buy it
Wash before first wear in warm or hot water to reduce any loose dyes or finishes. Launder regularly with standard detergent; medical workwear is designed for frequent, hot washing. Inspect seams and trim for degradation annually; replace if pilling, color bleeding, or structural wear is evident. Store in a dry, ventilated space to prevent mildew; avoid prolonged storage in plastic bags.
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
- Uniform Advantage has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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