Is Shakespeare PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Shakespeare averages B (85/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 8 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Shakespeare C or better, safest first
Shakespeare
Sportfisher Fishing Mono filament Line
Monofilament nylon fishing line
Lower concern. Nylon monofilament unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Shakespeare
825 Yards of Shakespeare Sigma Premium Monofilament 12 LB Test Clear Blue Fluorescent Fishing Line / 12 Pound Shakespear
Nylon monofilament fishing line
Lower concern. Nylon monofilament unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Shakespeare
Sealed Shakespeare Monofilament Nylon Fishing Line 700 Yds K-mart
Nylon monofilament fishing line
Lower concern. Bare nylon monofilament unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Shakespeare
Universal Geared Trimmer Line
Nylon monofilament trimmer line
No known PFAS use. Silent on chemicals. Low concern.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Shakespeare
825 Yards of Shakespeare Sigma Premium Monofilament 20 LB Test Clear Blue Fluorescent Fishing Line / 20 Pound Shakespear
Monofilament nylon fishing line
Lower concern. Standard nylon monofilament unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Shakespeare
Omniflex Monofilament Fishing Line- 250 Yards, 20 Lb
Monofilament nylon fishing line
Lower concern product, but brand transparency on PFAS absent
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Shakespeare
Vintage Shakespeare Sportfisher Monofilament Fishing Line 300 Yds 10
Monofilament nylon fishing line
Lower PFAS concern; standard monofilament lacks typical PFAS markers.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Shakespeare
Assorted Fishing Lines: Shakespeare 7000 Mono 6lb Zebco OmniFlex 6lb 700yds Devils River Casting Line 20lb 50yds Nylon W
Nylon monofilament fishing line
Lower concern. Standard nylon fishing line, no known PFAS additives.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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