F

Is Sparkle PFAS-free?

Across 8 graded products, Sparkle averages F (25/100). 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

Creative Converting Shimmering Silver Luncheon Napkins

Sparkle

Creative Converting Shimmering Silver Luncheon Napkins

Paper napkins with grease-resistant coating (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until PFAS status clarified, grease-resistant food packaging often contains PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

hoffmaster Glittering Gold Dinner Napkins

Sparkle

hoffmaster Glittering Gold Dinner Napkins

bleached paper napkins with undisclosed coating/finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until transparency improves, grease-resistant napkins often use PFAS-based water/oil repellents.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Shimmer Napkins, Pack of 50

Sparkle

Shimmer Napkins, Pack of 50

paper napkin with grease-resistant treatment

F
F · High PFAS

Skip, greaseproof napkins commonly use PFAS; Sparkle makes no transparency claims.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Shimmer Disco Ball Napkins

Sparkle

Shimmer Disco Ball Napkins

Paper with unknown water/grease-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Sparkle discloses coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free alternatives.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Coral Beverage Napkins

Sparkle

Coral Beverage Napkins

paper napkin with grease-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless Sparkle discloses coating chemistry, napkins with water-repellent coating treatment commonly contain PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Creative Converting Sparkle and Shine Silver Lunch Napkins

Sparkle

Creative Converting Sparkle and Shine Silver Lunch Napkins

Paper napkin with grease-resistant coating (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or contact brand; grease-resistant food napkins commonly use PFAS, and Creative Converting discloses nothing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Caspari Bejeweled Paper Luncheon Napkins

Sparkle

Caspari Bejeweled Paper Luncheon Napkins

paper with unknown water-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses coating; paper napkins rarely need grease-resist treatment.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Creative Converting Shimmering 2-Ply Beverage Napkins

Sparkle

Creative Converting Shimmering 2-Ply Beverage Napkins

2-ply paper with moisture/grease barrier coating (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses coating composition; beverage napkins often use PFAS-based water barriers.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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