Is Bellroy PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Bellroy averages F (20/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. None of its products grade C or better yet. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Transit Workpack 20L
Polyester/nylon with unknown water-repellent treatment
Skip until Bellroy discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Lite Daypack
Nylon/polyester blend with water-resistant finish
Skip unless Bellroy discloses their water-repellent coating treatment chemistry, silence on PFAS in outdoor daypacks is a red flag.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Lite Travel Pack
Ripstop nylon with water-repellent coating (type unspecified)
Skip until Bellroy discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Venture Ready Pack 20L
Nylon, ballistic polyester with water-repellent coating (unspecified)
Skip until Bellroy discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; waterproof backpacks commonly use legacy PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Transit Workpack Backpack
Nylon exterior with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating (unspecified)
Unknown PFAS risk due to silent stance on water-repellent coating treatment; consider contacting Bellroy for coating details.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Transit Workpack Pro Backpack
nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating water-resistant coating (unspecified)
Skip unless Bellroy discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, silent stance on PFAS in a waterproofed pack raises concern.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Lite Ready Pack Backpack
Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Skip until Bellroy discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Cinch Backpack
Recycled polyester/nylon with water-repellent coating finish
Skip until Bellroy discloses or certifies water-repellent coating chemistry, waterproof backpacks commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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