Velilla 535205 100% Cotton Scrub Top: No Polyester at All
The only scrub top in the catalog made from 100% cotton, in 190 g/m² twill. It is chosen for two specific reasons: when there is a risk of sparks or radiant heat, because cotton chars while polyester melts and sticks to the skin, and when the wearer cannot tolerate synthetic fibers.It is a separate piece: trousers are not included. The matching trousers, also in pure cotton, are reference 533005.
✅ Features
100% cotton: no synthetic fiber. When exposed to a spark, cotton chars; polyester melts and sticks to the skin, making the burn worse. It is not a certified flame-retardant garment, but it is significantly less hazardous.
Breathable: cotton absorbs moisture, which is welcome in food-production workshops, kitchens and hot environments.
V-neck and side vents: goes on over the head without catching your hair and gives extra room when bending down.
Three patch pockets.
190 g/m² twill: a fabric with body that is not see-through despite being white.
👷 Suitable jobs
Chemistry and analysis laboratories with burners or hot plates.
Food industry, food-production workshops and bakeries with ovens.
Catering kitchens.
Wearers with skin sensitivity to synthetic fibers.
Hospitals, medical offices and veterinary clinics.
Beauty centers and spas.
📋 Technical data
Velilla reference: 535205
Composition: 100% cotton
Weight: 190 g/m²
Fabric: twill
Neck: V-neck
Sleeve: short
Details: side vents
Pockets: three patch pockets
Color: white
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL and 3XL
Matching trousers: reference 533005
🧺 Care
Wash at 60 °C. Cotton tolerates higher temperatures than blends with elastane.
Shrinks more than blends: pure cotton loses some size in the first wash.
It wrinkles easily and needs more ironing than a scrub top containing polyester.
It takes longer to dry than synthetic blends.
Being white and 100% cotton, it withstands bleach better than polyester.
💡 Tip: Order one size up from your usual. Pure cotton shrinks in the first wash considerably more than a 65/35 blend, and on a scrub top this is noticeable above all in the body length and the sleeve. If you are buying for a team, let them know before taking sizes: it is the number one cause of exchanges in the first month with pure cotton garments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it a 100% cotton scrub top?
Yes, it is the only scrub top in the catalog made from 100% cotton, in white 190 g/m² twill, with no synthetic fiber.
When should you choose cotton instead of polyester?
When there is a risk of sparks or radiant heat, or if the wearer cannot tolerate synthetic fibers. It is not a certified flame-retardant garment, but cotton chars instead of melting.
Does it shrink when washed?
Yes, pure cotton shrinks more than blends, especially in the first wash. We recommend ordering one size up from your usual.
Are there matching trousers?
Yes, the matching trousers, also in pure cotton, are reference 533005. The scrub top is a separate piece and does not include them.
What sizes and details does it have?
The sizes are XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL and 3XL. It has a V-neck, short sleeves, side vents and three patch pockets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the trousers included?
No. The 535205 is the top only. The matching trousers, also in 100% cotton, are reference 533005.
Why choose 100% cotton?
For safety against sparks or radiant heat, because cotton chars whereas polyester melts and sticks to the skin; and for comfort for wearers with skin sensitivity to synthetic fibres.
Is it a flame-retardant garment?
No. Being cotton makes it less dangerous than a polyester garment when exposed to a spark, but it is not a certified flame-retardant garment. For a real thermal risk you need a garment certified to a specific EN standard.
Does it shrink in the wash?
Yes, more than 65/35 blends, especially in body length and sleeve length. Order one size above your usual one.
Can it withstand industrial washing at 90 degrees?
The manufacturer specifies 60 °C. Cotton tolerates high temperatures better than elastane blends, but at 90 °C shrinkage soars.
Can it be sterilised in an autoclave?
Cotton withstands steam better than polyester, but the garment is not approved as an autoclave textile.
