F

Is Northshore PFAS-free?

Across 8 graded products, Northshore averages F (36/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 2 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.

Worth buying from Northshore C or better, safest first

NorthShore Premium 36

Northshore

Premium 36

Cellulose, SAP, PE backing

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; standard absorbent hygiene product without known PFAS-prone features.

Risky category by default

NorthShore DoubleStop Male Guards

Northshore

DoubleStop Male Guards

Absorbent core with polymer layers; unclear outer coating

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Insufficient transparency; period-care products rarely disclose water-resistant treatments that may contain PFAS.

Risky category by default

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

NorthShore DynaDry Bladder Control Pads for Women

Northshore

DynaDry Bladder Control Pads for Women

Absorbent core, plastic backing (waterproof treatment unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses waterproof treatment chemistry, bladder pads often use water-repellent coatings with undisclosed PFAS risk.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

NorthShore DynaDry Supreme Liners

Northshore

DynaDry Supreme Liners

Absorbent core (likely cellulose/superabsorbent polymer) with unspecified waterproof backing layer

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until NorthShore discloses waterproof backing composition, PFAS risk unclear.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

NorthShore MagicSorb 36 x

Northshore

MagicSorb 36 x

Absorbent core with waterproof backing layer

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand confirms waterproof layer composition or third-party testing available.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

NorthShore EternaDry Booster Pads

Northshore

EternaDry Booster Pads

absorbent core (likely cellulose/SAP), plastic/PE backing, adhesives

F
F · High PFAS

Booster pads carry moderate PFAS concern due to waterproofing; brand silence is a red flag.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

NorthShore MagicSorb Premium Disposable Bed & Floor Protectors (Underpads), 36 x 70, Pack/4

Northshore

MagicSorb Premium Disposable Bed & Floor Protectors (Underpads), 36 x 70, Pack/4

Polymer-coated textile (waterproof backing layer unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or contact manufacturer, waterproof underpads often use PFAS but NorthShore doesn't disclose.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

NorthShore DynaDry Bladder Control Incontinence Pads for Women - 7" x 14" | Trial Pack of 4 | LL Medico

Northshore

DynaDry Bladder Control Incontinence Pads for Women - 7" x 14" | Trial Pack of 4 | LL Medico

Absorbent core with waterproof backing (composition unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until the brand discloses waterproofing chemistry, incontinence pads routinely use PFAS-based water barriers.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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