B

Is Stren PFAS-free?

Across 13 graded products, Stren averages B (86/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 13 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.

Worth buying from Stren C or better, safest first

Stren Original

Stren

Original

Monofilament nylon fishing line

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a fishing line product; no coating or treatment typical of PFAS carriers.

Risky category by default

Berkley Stren Original Green Fishing Line

Stren

Berkley Stren Original Green Fishing Line

Monofilament nylon (extruded polymer)

B
F
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Lower PFAS concern typical for monofilament fishing line; no water-repellent coating or special coatings flagged.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Stren Super Knot Monofilament Line

Stren

Super Knot Monofilament Line

Monofilament nylon fishing line

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Lower PFAS concern, standard nylon monofilament is unlikely to contain PFAS unless treated, and no public evidence suggests Stren does.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

(3 pack) Stren Original Monofilament Fishing Line, Lo-Vis Green, 10 lb Test Strength, 300 yd, Size: 10 lbs

Stren

(3 pack) Stren Original Monofilament Fishing Line, Lo-Vis Green, 10 lb Test Strength, 300 yd, Size: 10 lbs

Monofilament nylon fishing line

B
D
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS3 flags

Lower-concern commodity product with no known PFAS treatment; fishing line typically does not require water-repellent coating or stain resistance coatings.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Stren Original Monofilament Line

Stren

Original Monofilament Line

Monofilament nylon fishing line

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern; plain nylon monofilament typically lacks PFAS, but Stren makes no public disclosure.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Stren Fluorocast Line

Stren

Fluorocast Line

Monofilament nylon fishing line

B
F
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS4 flags

Lower PFAS concern for fishing line, but brand discloses nothing, typical for the category.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Stren Original Monofilament Line 330yd 12 lb

Stren

Original Monofilament Line 330yd 12 lb

Monofilament nylon fishing line

B
D
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS3 flags

Lower-concern choice; standard nylon monofilament fishing line has no known PFAS risk profile.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Stren Original Monofilament Fishing Line

Stren

Original Monofilament Fishing Line

Nylon monofilament

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern; monofilament nylon fishing line has no known PFAS application, but brand transparency is absent.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

(2 pack) Stren Original Monofilament Fishing Line, Clear/Blue Fluorescent, 12 lb Test Strength, 300 yd, Size: 12 lbs

Stren

(2 pack) Stren Original Monofilament Fishing Line, Clear/Blue Fluorescent, 12 lb Test Strength, 300 yd, Size: 12 lbs

nylon monofilament fishing line

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern; nylon monofilament is inherently PFAS-free material.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Stren Original Monofilament Fishing Line, Clear/Blue Fluorescent, 17 lb Test Strength, 1000 yd, Size: 1000yd | 914m - 17

Stren

Original Monofilament Fishing Line, Clear/Blue Fluorescent, 17 lb Test Strength, 1000 yd, Size: 1000yd | 914m - 17

Nylon monofilament fishing line

B
B
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS1 flag

Lower concern. Nylon monofilament typically avoids PFAS, but verify with manufacturer.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Stren High Impact Monofilament Fishing Line 1275 Yards Lo-Vis Green 10 Pounds

Stren

High Impact Monofilament Fishing Line 1275 Yards Lo-Vis Green 10 Pounds

Nylon monofilament fishing line

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern. Standard nylon fishing line without known PFAS risk.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Stren Original Monofilament Fishing Line - Hi-Viz Gold / 270 Yard / 17 lb

Stren

Original Monofilament Fishing Line - Hi-Viz Gold / 270 Yard / 17 lb

Nylon monofilament (extruded plastic line)

B
F
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern, but verify with Stren directly on coatings.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

CLEARANCE - Stren Original Monofilament Line (300 yd)

Stren

CLEARANCE - Stren Original Monofilament Line (300 yd)

Monofilament nylon fishing line

B
B
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS1 flag

Lower concern. Standard nylon fishing line with no known PFAS use.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

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