F

Is Nora PFAS-free?

Across 8 graded products, Nora averages F (48/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 4 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.

Worth buying from Nora C or better, safest first

Nora Reusable Pad

Nora

Reusable Pad

organic cotton/natural fibers (typical reusable pad construction)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower-concern product; no PFAS red flags in typical pad design, but brand discloses nothing.

Risky category by default

NORA Reusable Celeste Pads

Nora

Reusable Celeste Pads

Organic cotton absorbent core, likely organic cotton outer layers

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern product; no known PFAS-prone materials, but brand transparency is absent.

Risky category by default

Nora Reusable Pad Heavy

Nora

Reusable Pad Heavy

Organic cotton + waterproof backing (unspecified composition)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern, but waterproof backing composition unclear, reach out to brand for details.

Risky category by default

NORA Reusable Pad Moderate

Nora

Reusable Pad Moderate

Organic cotton, natural rubber base layer

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern menstrual pad with conventional materials; no red flags identified.

Risky category by default

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

Nora Light Reusable Sanitary Pad

Nora

Light Reusable Sanitary Pad

Organic cotton + waterproof backing (composition unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Reusable pads have inherent lower PFAS risk than disposables, but Nora's waterproof layer composition is undisclosed, proceed with caution.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

NORA Reusable Sanitary Pad Light

Nora

Reusable Sanitary Pad Light

Organic cotton + unspecified waterproof/moisture-resistant backing coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until the brand discloses what waterproof coating is used.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Nora Reusable Pad Moderate Menstrual Pad 26cm

Nora

Reusable Pad Moderate Menstrual Pad 26cm

cotton/rayon with unspecified waterproof backing/adhesive coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless Nora discloses waterproofing chemistry; menstrual pads routinely use PFAS-based water-repellent coating treatments.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Nua Women's SUPER SAVER Sanitary Pads

Nora

Nua Women's SUPER SAVER Sanitary Pads

Cellulose/nonwoven synthetic blend with waterproof backing (unspecified polymer)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses waterproof backing chemistry, sanitary pads commonly use PFAS-based water repellents.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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