Dickies · Stain-Resistant Professional Workwear
Dickies Men's Flex Relaxed Fit Long Sleeve Twill Work Shirt
Lower concern. Plain work shirt with no water or stain treatment disclosed.
Standard Dickies twill work shirt in cotton-polyester blend with no stated water-resistant or stain-resistant finish. No PFAS disclosure, but untreated basic apparel carries lower risk than treated textiles.
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Material
cotton/polyester twill, no stated surface treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
Category baseline
clothing is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This shirt is a cotton-polyester blend twill with no stated water-resistant, stain-resistant, or flame-retardant coating. The polyester component is antimony-catalyzed (standard synthetic fiber production) but present in a mixed weave rather than as a heavy coating layer. No surface treatment chemistry is advertised, which means lower risk for intentional chemical finishes common in work apparel.
The brand's record and disclosure
Dickies does not publicly disclose formaldehyde-resin finishing practices or dye standards for individual garments. The brand has no known major recalls or safety controversies tied to chemical residues in their basic twill work shirts. No third-party certifications (Oeko-Tex, GOTS) are claimed for this product line, so verification of dye safety or resin use relies on baseline US labeling rules.
How it compares in its category
Basic work-shirt cotton-poly blends are commonplace and carry similar risk profiles to competitor offerings (Carhartt, Wrangler). This item avoids marketed water-repellency or stain resistance, which eliminates a major source of PFAS and other finish chemicals in workwear. It is less treated than many premium or specialty work shirts but offers no special safety advantage over standard alternatives.
If you buy it
Wash before wearing to reduce potential loose dyes or residual finishes. Use warm water and standard detergent; this shirt tolerates normal laundry cycles without degradation risk. Inspect seams and collar hems after 50+ washes for fraying or coating breakdown, though plain twill resists this better than heavily coated fabrics. No special storage or heat precautions needed beyond routine garment care.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
Azo dyes and colorant allergens
Cotton-polyester twill work shirts typically use reactive or disperse dyes; Dickies does not publicly certify restricted azo-dye avoidance. Risk is low for most users but possible for individuals with dye sensitivity, particularly in darker shades.
Formaldehyde resins in fabric finishing
No disclosure of resin-free or formaldehyde-free finishing for this item. Wrinkle-resistance or sizing resins may be present in the twill; off-gassing risk is minimal after standard home laundering but not ruled out by available information.
Antimony residues in polyester fiber
Polyester in this blend is produced with antimony catalysts (industry standard). Antimony leaching into skin is theoretically possible but epidemiologically unconfirmed in typical apparel; risk increases if garment is worn repeatedly without washing or in high-heat conditions.
Microplastics shedding during wear and wash
Any polyester-blend garment sheds microfibers with each wash and wear cycle. This is an environmental and ingestion concern rather than direct toxicity risk, but should inform laundering frequency and disposal choices.
Lead or heavy metals in dyes or pigments
No recalls or public reports of heavy-metal contamination in Dickies work shirts. US textile labeling and FDA oversight make this a low-probability hazard in basic apparel, though third-party verification is not provided.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 72% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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