D

Is DAME PFAS-free?

Across 23 graded products, DAME averages D (67/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 18 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.

Worth buying from DAME C or better, safest first

The Honey Pot Company 100% Organic Cotton Cover Calming Herbal Infusion Super Pads with Wings

DAME

The Honey Pot Company 100% Organic Cotton Cover Calming Herbal Infusion Super Pads with Wings

100% organic cotton cover, herbal infusion, unspecified absorbent core

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower-concern choice; organic cotton + MADE SAFE certification mitigates typical period-pad PFAS risks, though core materials remain unspecified.

MADE SAFE certified

Verified PFAS-free by a third party

GladRags Organic Pantyliner Plus Extra coverage liner

DAME

GladRags Organic Pantyliner Plus Extra coverage liner

Organic cotton, plant-based cellulose layer

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS1 flag

Lower-concern period care; organic materials and explicit PFAS-free positioning align with product design.

OEKO-TEX Standard 100Organic Certification

Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Dame Organic Cotton Tampons Super Absorbency 16 Pack

DAME

Organic Cotton Tampons Super Absorbency 16 Pack

organic cotton (absorbent core)

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower-concern choice; organic cotton core + MADE SAFE cert mitigate PFAS risk in period care.

MADE SAFE Certified

Verified PFAS-free by a third party

DAME Regular Tampons (x14) Hypoallergenic 100% Organic Cotton GOTS Certified Vegan Certified Plastic Free. pH Neutral. No Harsh Chemicals. Compostable

DAME

Regular Tampons (x14) Hypoallergenic 100% Organic Cotton GOTS Certified Vegan Certified Plastic Free. pH Neutral. No Harsh Chemicals. Compostable

100% organic cotton (GOTS certified)

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS1 flag

Lower-concern choice; organic cotton base mitigates typical PFAS risks, though brand doesn't explicitly address it.

GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard)Vegan CertifiedCompostable

Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Dame Super Tampons (x14) Hypoallergenic 100% Plastic Free Tampons pH Neutral No Toxins 100% Compostable Fully Biodegradable Super (14 Tampons)

DAME

Super Tampons (x14) Hypoallergenic 100% Plastic Free Tampons pH Neutral No Toxins 100% Compostable Fully Biodegradable Super (14 Tampons)

100% organic cotton, cardboard applicator, no synthetic coatings

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; uncoated natural materials align with claims, but no third-party verification.

Risky category by default

DAMES Reusable Period Pad

DAME

S Reusable Period Pad

Organic cotton, PUL (polyurethane laminate)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; standard reusable pad materials, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

DAME Reusable Regular Period Pad 20.5cm Length

DAME

Reusable Regular Period Pad 20.5cm Length

organic cotton/bamboo fabric, no disclosed water-resistant coating

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern product; no evidence of PFAS treatment, but manufacturer transparency lacking.

Risky category by default

GladRags Day Pad Organic Cotton 3-Pack

DAME

GladRags Day Pad Organic Cotton 3-Pack

Organic cotton, no reported water-resistant or stain-resistant coating

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern, organic cotton pad with no reported water-resistant treatments.

Risky category by default

DAME Reusable Period Liner

DAME

Reusable Period Liner

Organic cotton, waterproof layer (unspecified)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern, but waterproofing layer unspecified, request transparency from Dame.

Risky category by default

Always Xtra Protection Long Daily Liners

DAME

Always Xtra Protection Long Daily Liners

nonwoven cellulose core, adhesive backing, polyethylene outer layer

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower PFAS concern; typical menstrual liner with no disclosed water-repellent coating.

Risky category by default

D'mujer Daily Panty Liners

DAME

D'mujer Daily Panty Liners

Cellulose/cotton-based absorbent core; adhesive; backing unclear

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower-concern product, but opaque ingredient disclosure limits certainty.

Risky category by default

U by Kotex Security Lightdays Liners

DAME

U by Kotex Security Lightdays Liners

nonwoven blend (polypropylene, rayon), adhesive; no water-repellent coating or stain-resistant treatment indicated

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; basic absorbent pad with no water-repellent coating typical of PFAS exposure routes.

Risky category by default

The Period Company. The Reusable Pantyliner

DAME

The Period Company. The Reusable Pantyliner

organic cotton + TPU waterproof layer

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, reusable period care made from cotton is inherently lower PFAS risk, but waterproof backing coating unspecified.

Risky category by default

Always Daily Liners Thin

DAME

Always Daily Liners Thin

nonwoven cellulose and adhesive core (standard menstrual pad base)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; typical period-care materials rarely require PFAS chemistry, but brand discloses nothing.

Risky category by default

DAME Regular Cotton Tampons 16 Pack

DAME

Regular Cotton Tampons 16 Pack

cotton, cardboard applicator

C
C · Moderate

Lower concern; basic cotton tampons with no known PFAS red flags, but no public transparency.

Risky category by default

Dame Organic Cotton Tampons

DAME

Organic Cotton Tampons

organic cotton (primary); viscose rayon (typical applicator core)

C
C · Moderate

Lower PFAS concern, pure organic cotton core, but no explicit brand testing or disclosure.

GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard)

Risky category by default

DAME Organic Cotton Tampons Regular 16 Pack

DAME

Organic Cotton Tampons Regular 16 Pack

organic cotton (no stated coatings)

C
C · Moderate

Lower concern, organic cotton core has minimal PFAS risk, but brand transparency on applicators/packaging absent.

Risky category by default

Playtex Sport Tampons

DAME

Playtex Sport Tampons

rayon/viscose core, plastic applicator

C
C · Moderate

Lower-concern category; no known PFAS risk, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these

D'mujer Maxi Overnight Pads With Wings

DAME

D'mujer Maxi Overnight Pads With Wings

Cellulose, synthetic absorbent core, waterproof backing layer (composition unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Moderate concern: waterproof backing likely treated, brand silent on PFAS, safer alternatives exist.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

DAME Washable Period Pad Night Ultra Reusable

DAME

Washable Period Pad Night Ultra Reusable

organic cotton + waterproof backing layer (unspecified composition)

F
F · High PFAS

Lower concern, but lack of coating transparency on waterproof backing warrants caution.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

DAMES Reusable Night Period Pad

DAME

S Reusable Night Period Pad

Organic cotton + waterproof backing layer (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Unknown waterproof treatment makes this a medium-concern buy without transparency.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Always Ultra Thin Long Super Pads with Wings

DAME

Always Ultra Thin Long Super Pads with Wings

cellulose, synthetic absorbent core, waterproof backing (unspecified polymer)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses waterproof backing composition, period pads pose moderate PFAS concern due to liquid-barrier coatings.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Poise Daily Incontinence Panty Liners

DAME

Poise Daily Incontinence Panty Liners

absorbent core with waterproof backing layer (composition unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until transparency improves; waterproof incontinence liners commonly use PFAS-based water-resistance coatings.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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