Is Happiers PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Happiers 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
Happiers
Suck UK Smiley Umbrella
polyester/nylon umbrella canopy with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, many umbrella coatings still use legacy PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Happiers
Smiley Umbrella
Fabric with unspecified water-repellent coating
Skip until brand discloses water-repellent chemistry; umbrellas commonly use PFAS-based water-repellent coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Happiers
HappiBrella Cherry Blossom Reverisble Umbrella
Polyester/nylon fabric with unspecified water-repellent coating
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry, standard umbrella water-repellent coating often contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Happiers
Happy Mountains Design Blue Umbrella
Fabric with waterproof coating (unspecified)
Skip until Happiers discloses their water-repellent coating treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Happiers
ShedRain Smiley Flower Auto Open Bubble Stick Umbrella
Polyester/nylon fabric with water-repellent coating (type unspecified)
Skip until brand discloses coating composition; umbrellas routinely use PFAS-based water-repellent coating finishes.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Happiers
HappiBrella Blue Sky Reversible Umbrella
Fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating, type unspecified
Skip until the brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, umbrella waterproofing is a classic PFAS red flag.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Happiers
Ultralight Hiking Umbrella Backpack
Polyester fabric with unspecified water-repellent durable-water-resistant (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Happiers
PURPLE LEAF 10-ft Aluminum Gray Crank Cantilever Patio Umbrella with Base Polyester
Aluminum frame, polyester fabric canopy
Lower concern for primary materials; polyester canopy PFAS risk unknown, typical patio umbrella, silent on treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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