Paper Napkins & Paper Towels, ranked by PFAS safety
159 products graded A to F, safest first. 56 earn a C or better and are worth buying.
Buyer’s guide
What to look for in paper napkins & paper towels, and which brands grade best and worst
Bad · Better · Best paper napkins & paper towels
The quickest read: what to skip and the top-graded picks worth buying instead.
Whole Foods 365
365 By Whole Foods Market Dinner Napkins
Skip until the brand discloses coating chemistry; napkins are low-priority PFAS vectors, but silence on grease resistance formulation is a red flag.
Who Gives A Crap
Who Gives A Crap 50% Longer Kitchen Roll
Lower concern, uncoated paper product with no documented PFAS risk, but brand makes no explicit claims.
Worth buying graded C or better, safest first
Seventh Generation
White Napkins Lunch (12x250 CT)
virgin wood pulp napkins
Lower-concern choice; unbleached/chlorine-free virgin pulp napkins carry minimal inherent PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Bamboo
Grove Co. Tree-Free Napkins
Bamboo fiber, tree-free pulp
Lower concern: bamboo napkins lack grease-resistance features that trigger PFAS use; Grove Co.
⚠Risky category by default
Seventh Generation
100% Recycled Napkins 1-Ply
100% recycled paper (virgin fiber-free)
Lower-concern choice; plain paper napkins rarely require PFAS treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Seventh Generation
White Lunch Napkin
Virgin pulp paper, uncoated
Lower concern, plain pulp napkin with no known PFAS-prone treatments, but brand makes no explicit claims.
⚠Risky category by default
Seventh Generation
100% Recycled Unbleached Napkins
100% recycled paper fiber, unbleached
Lower PFAS concern; unbleached napkins lack typical triggers, but recycled content source unknown.
⚠Risky category by default
Seventh Generation
100% Recycled Napkins, 1-Ply, 11 1/2 X 12 1/2, White, 250/Pack, 12 Packs/Carton - SEV13713CT
100% recycled wood fiber/kraft pulp, 1-ply
Lower PFAS concern; unbleached recycled napkins typically avoid fluorine treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Seventh Generation
100% Recycled Paper Napkins
100% recycled paper
Lower-concern product; recycled paper napkins typically avoid PFAS treatments, though no explicit claim made.
⚠Risky category by default
Bounty
Quilted Napkins, 1-Ply, White, 100 Count
Virgin wood pulp, 1-ply, no waterproofing layer
Lower concern; basic single-ply napkins unlikely to need PFAS coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Scott
MegaCartridge Napkins
virgin wood pulp, uncoated
Lower concern, uncoated napkins have minimal PFAS risk, though Scott does not publicly disclose their sourcing practices.
⚠Risky category by default
Scott
Full-Fold Dispenser Napkins 1-Ply
Virgin wood pulp, 1-ply paper
Lower PFAS concern for single-use napkin; unbleached or FSC options preferred if available.
⚠Risky category by default
Scott
Tall-Fold Dispenser Napkins 1-Ply 7 x
Virgin fiber tissue (cellulose)
Lower concern, plain tissue napkins rarely require PFAS treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Scott
Mega Cartridge Napkins,PK875: 6 PK
virgin fiber paper napkin, uncoated
Lower-concern standard paper napkins; no known PFAS application, but manufacturer discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
Scott
Low-Fold Dispenser Napkins
cellulose fiber (virgin or recycled paper)
Lower concern, standard paper napkins rarely use PFAS, but Scott offers no public commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
Viva
Multi-Surface Cloth Paper Towels
virgin wood pulp, minor adhesives/sizing
Lower concern; standard paper towels rarely treated with PFAS, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Viva
Vintage 80's NOS Pink or Blue VIVA Paper Napkins - Original Sealed Package - Fun Prop - Great Graphics
cellulose paper napkins
Lower PFAS concern, plain paper napkins rarely need fluorinated coatings, but no public testing available.
⚠Risky category by default
Kleenex
1-Ply Paper Towel, 9-3/10 x 9-2/5 Inch - Package of 150
virgin bleached wood pulp, uncoated
Lower concern, plain paper towels are unlikely PFAS vectors, but Kleenex provides no PFAS transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Kleenex
Vtg 1967 Kleenex Dinner Napkins Spring Green With Bonus Christmas
cellulose paper napkin, uncoated or minimal finish
Lower PFAS concern; vintage plain paper napkins rarely treated with water-repellent coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Seventh Generation
100% Recycled Napkins
Recycled fiber (cellulose/wood pulp)
Lower PFAS concern for this product category; napkins rarely need PFAS treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Seventh Generation
100% Recycled Paper Napkins - 1 Ply - 11.50" Width x 12.50" Length - White - Paper - 250/Pack - 12 / Carton
100% recycled paper, 1-ply, no coating disclosed
Lower concern, uncoated recycled paper napkins carry minimal PFAS risk, though full supply-chain transparency would be stronger.
⚠Risky category by default
Brawny
35501 Napkins 2 ply 100 pk White
virgin wood pulp, 2-ply
Lower-concern choice; no PFAS-prone coatings typical in standard napkins.
⚠Risky category by default
Brawny
Kraft Disposable Biodegradable Eco-Friendly Paper Napkins
Kraft paper (no waterproofing claimed)
Lower concern, plain kraft napkins rarely need PFAS, but Brawny makes no explicit claim.
⚠Risky category by default
Brawny
Industrial Premium DRC Wipes
Cellulose fibers (wood pulp base)
Lower PFAS concern for basic industrial wipes; no special coatings expected.
⚠Risky category by default
Marcal
Perforated Kitchen Towels
Virgin and recycled paper pulp
Lower PFAS concern; plain paper towels rarely require fluorochemical coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Marcal
, Mrc6506ct, 100% Recycled Luncheon Napkins, 2400 / Carton, White, Size: 12.5 inch x 11.25 inch
100% recycled paper/pulp
Lower-concern choice; plain recycled paper napkins rarely require PFAS treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Who Gives A Crap
100% Recycled Paper Towels
recycled fiber/cellulose (paper)
Lower concern, plain recycled paper has minimal PFAS risk, but no explicit brand commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
Who Gives A Crap
100% Recycled 2 Ply Kitchen Roll
100% recycled paper fiber, no water-resistant coating disclosed
Lower concern, uncoated recycled paper kitchen roll carries minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Who Gives A Crap
Paper Towels - Who Gives a Crap
Virgin & recycled fiber pulp, uncoated
Lower-concern choice; uncoated paper towels are unlikely PFAS vectors, but brand transparency on coating is absent.
⚠Risky category by default
Who Gives A Crap
hoffmaster Dinner Napkin
Paper napkin (virgin or recycled fiber)
Lower PFAS concern for single-use paper napkins; no known water-repellent coating standard for this product type.
⚠Risky category by default
Who Gives A Crap
50% Longer Kitchen Roll
virgin cellulose fiber (paper pulp)
Lower concern, uncoated paper product with no documented PFAS risk, but brand makes no explicit claims.
⚠Risky category by default
Bamboo
NatureZway Bamboo Everyday Napkins
bamboo fiber/virgin wood pulp
Lower concern for everyday napkins; bamboo & pulp lack typical PFAS triggers, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Bamboo
IBambo Bamboo Everyday Napkins
Bamboo pulp/virgin fiber napkins
Lower concern, bamboo napkins are inherently low-PFAS risk, though brand transparency is absent.
⚠Risky category by default
Bamboo
NatureZway Bamboo Dinner Napkins
Bamboo fiber, uncoated or minimally treated
Lower-concern choice; bamboo napkins typically require no PFAS treatments, but verify unbleached/natural finishing.
⚠Risky category by default
Bamboo
Ibambo 2 Ply Bamboo Disposable Cocktail Napkins
bamboo pulp, 2-ply tissue
Lower-concern choice; bamboo tissue napkins typically avoid PFAS, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
Bamboo
MORGIANA 200 Pack Bamboo Paper Napkins
virgin bamboo pulp paper (no added coating noted)
Lower-concern choice; bamboo napkins unlikely to contain PFAS unless treated for water/grease resistance.
⚠Risky category by default
Bamboo
Caboo Tree Free Bamboo Paper Napkins
bamboo pulp/virgin paper fiber, uncoated or standard sizing
Lower concern; uncoated paper napkins rarely require PFAS, but brand transparency is absent.
⚠Risky category by default
Bamboo
IBambo Bamboo Entertain Napkins
bamboo fiber napkins
Lower-concern choice; bamboo napkins typically require no water-resistance coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Cascades
Select Dinner Napkins 1-Ply
Virgin/recycled virgin pulp; plain 1-ply tissue
Lower concern, plain tissue napkins rarely need PFAS; no red flags identified.
⚠Risky category by default
Cascades
Tissue Group 1 Ply Tissue Group Select Dinner Napkins N055
virgin or recycled tissue (cellulose fiber)
Lower concern, plain tissue with no waterproofing or coating triggers typical for PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Cascades
North River Dinner Napkins
bleached kraft pulp paper
Lower concern, plain paper napkins carry minimal PFAS risk unless treatment details emerge.
⚠Risky category by default
Cascades
Cascades for Servone Napkins
virgin and recycled kraft paper pulp, no added water-repellent coating disclosed
Lower concern; plain napkins without disclosed water-resistant treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Cottonelle
Kleenex Cottonelle Paper towel
Virgin wood pulp, no intentional water-resistant coating
Lower PFAS concern; standard paper towel with no grease-barrier treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Duddel
Lunch Napkins (Blue Florals)
cellulose pulp (bleached paper napkin)
Lower concern, standard paper napkins rarely use PFAS, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Excellency
Highmark ECO Napkins
bleached wood pulp (napkin fibers)
Lower concern, napkins lack typical PFAS applications, but brand makes no explicit commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
Fresca
Lemon Napkins by Zaffre Fine Linens
linen (plant fiber)
Lower PFAS concern for plain linen napkins, no obvious coating triggers, but verify no water-repellent finish.
⚠Risky category by default
Fresca
, Lemon
Aluminum can with standard epoxy/polyester internal lining
Lower concern; beverage can with standard packaging, no PFAS-prone features documented.
⚠Risky category by default
Fresca
Orange Napkins by Zaffre Fine Linens
cotton/linen napkins, no apparent coating
Lower PFAS concern for plain paper/linen napkins; no coating claims detected.
⚠Risky category by default
Hostess
Michel Design Works Hostess Napkins
paper napkins (likely virgin or recycled cellulose)
Lower-concern product; typical disposable napkins rarely require PFAS coatings, but no public disclosure available.
⚠Risky category by default
Hostess
Michel Design Works Hostess Napkins Wild Hydrangea
Paper napkins with decorative design
Lower-concern choice, standard paper napkins unlikely to contain PFAS, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Mama Bear
Sweet Mama Bear Napkins at The Stationery Studio
wood pulp/cellulose napkin, uncoated
Lower concern, plain paper napkins carry minimal PFAS risk, but verify no grease-resistant treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Muse
PD's Barbara Brackman Collection Morris Muse, Seaweed in Ebony, Dinner Napkin
100% cotton dinner napkin
Lower concern; plain cotton napkin with no grease-resistance treatment indicated.
⚠Risky category by default
Muse
Pumpkin Musee Lunch Napkins
Bleached paper napkin (presumed virgin or recycled fiber base)
Lower-concern product; standard paper napkins rarely require PFAS, but no brand disclosure available to confirm.
⚠Risky category by default
Muse
porcelain blooms decorative paper napkins — MUSEUM OUTLETS
porcelain with likely paper or cellulose base; coating unspecified
Lower concern; porcelain itself poses minimal PFAS risk, though coating details remain opaque.
⚠Risky category by default
Presto
Napkin 38×38 2-ply pp 2-ply 1/4 white (24*50)
polypropylene (PP), no coating disclosed
Lower concern, plain PP napkins rarely require PFAS, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Simply Lemonade
Embossed Lemon Napkins: Pink Lemonade, Cocktail, Cake - Set of 20
Paper napkins (likely virgin or recycled pulp, standard embossing/printing inks)
Lower concern for PFAS, standard paper napkins rarely treated with fluorochemicals, but no brand disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Simply Lemonade
Lemonade Party Luncheon Napkins - Party Supplies - 16 Pieces
bleached paper napkins (uncoated)
Lower PFAS concern; plain paper napkins unlikely to contain intentional PFAS, but verify product specs.
⚠Risky category by default
Whole Foods 365
Whole Foods Market, Dinner Napkins, 2-ply, 100 Count - Pack Of 2
Virgin wood pulp, 2-ply paper
Lower-concern product; plain paper napkins rarely require PFAS, but brand offers no explicit statement.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Mama Bear
Happy Mother's Day Mama Bear Custom Napkins 150 / Luncheon
paper napkin, likely uncoated or minimal surface treatment
Lower-concern disposable product; standard paper napkins rarely require PFAS coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Kleenex
Ultra Clean Kitchen Roll, 6 Maxi XL Kitchen Rolls, Unsurpassed Absorbency and Strength Kitchen Paper
Virgin & recycled wood fiber pulp with undisclosed wet-strength/absorbency coating
Skip unless brand discloses coating chemistry; kitchen roll grease-resistance often relies on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Bounty
1-Ply Quilted Napkins
virgin wood pulp, quilted structure with water/grease resistance coating (type unspecified)
Higher concern, grease-resistant napkins often use PFAS-based water-repellent coating finishes; Bounty does not disclose coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Bounty
Paper Napkins, 2-ply napkin - White, 200 Count
Wood pulp with grease-resistant coating (unspecified fluorochemistry)
Skip until Bounty discloses coating chemistry, grease-resistant napkins often use PFAS without transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Bounty
Quilted Napkins
Cellulose (wood pulp) with grease-resistant treatment
Likely higher PFAS concern due to grease-resistant coating; Bounty does not disclose.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Bounty
Select-A-Size Triple Roll Paper Towels
cellulose pulp with grease-resistant coating
Paper towels carry moderate PFAS risk due to common grease-resistant treatments; Bounty does not disclose coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Bounty
Select-A-Size Paper Towels
Virgin wood pulp with grease-resistant treatment (composition unspecified)
Moderate PFAS concern due to grease-resistance treatment; no brand disclosure or third-party verification.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Bounty
12.1 in. x 12 in White 1-Ply Napkins
Virgin wood pulp with grease-resistant coating
Skip if PFAS concerns matter; Bounty has not disclosed coating chemistry or tested publicly.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Bounty
Paper Napkins
wood pulp with water/oil-resistant coating
Moderate concern, common grease-resistant napkins may use PFAS, but brand disclosure absent.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Scott
Full-Fold Dispenser Napkins
virgin and recycled fiber with grease-resistant coating
Moderate caution: common napkin category with typical grease-resist coatings; brand discloses nothing about PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Scott
Kimberly-Clark Professional Scott Dinner Napkins
Virgin wood pulp with moisture/grease-resistant coating
Skip unless you confirm coating, dinner napkins often use PFAS-based water-repellent coating treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Viva
Kimberly-Clark Viva Pop-up On the Go Napkins
bleached paper with grease-resistant coating (composition undisclosed)
Skip until Kimberly-Clark discloses coating chemistry, grease-resistant napkins commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Viva
la Party Lunch Napkins
bleached virgin wood pulp, likely with grease-resistant coating
Skip, grease-resistant food napkins commonly use PFAS coatings; no transparency from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Viva
la Party Beverage Napkins
bleached wood pulp with unknown water/grease-resistant coating
Skip, coated food-contact napkins lack transparency on water-resistance chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Viva
40 Count GRAPE VINEYARD Lunch Napkins 3-ply 13x13
paper pulp, 3-ply; grease-resistant coating unspecified
Skip until Viva discloses coating chemistry; lunch napkins often use PFAS-based grease barriers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Viva
Vintage Viva Designer Collection 40 Beverage Napkins Two Ply Teal
Two-ply tissue with likely fluorochemical water/grease repellent coating
Skip: beverage napkins typically receive water-repellent coating coatings; Viva discloses nothing about PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Viva
Mexico Napkins
tissue paper with unspecified wet-strength treatment
Skip or contact Viva directly, napkins often use PFAS-based wet-strength binders, but the brand discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Kleenex
Premiere Kitchen Roll Towels
Virgin pulp paper with water-resistant treatment
Lower concern, but grease-resistant kitchen paper likely contains PFAS, choose untreated or compostable alternatives if PFAS-avoidant.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Kleenex
Dinner Napkins
Tissue with grease-resistant treatment
Skip until transparency improves, grease-resistant napkins commonly use PFAS, and Kleenex discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Kleenex
Vintage Kleenex Cocktail Napkins Gold Napkins 50 2-ply In Box
cellulose napkin with likely water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip, vintage decorative napkins likely treated with legacy PFAS; no transparency from Kleenex on food-contact coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Kleenex
Vtg Box of Kleenex Premium Beverage Napkins 1989 New (old stock) Sealed
Paper napkin with grease-resistant coating (likely PFOA/PFAS-treated)
Skip, vintage beverage napkins likely treated with legacy PFAS; no modern disclosure available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Brawny
Bounty 1-Ply Quilted Napkins
Wood pulp with proprietary grease-resistant/water-resistant coating
Skip until Brawny discloses coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Brawny
Bounty Quilted Napkins
Virgin pulp with grease-resistant coating (unspecified)
Higher PFAS risk due to grease-resistance treatment and zero disclosure; safer alternatives exist.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Brawny
Vanity Fair Everyday Napkins
wood pulp with moisture/grease-resistant coating (unspecified)
Skip or contact Brawny directly, grease-resistant napkins carry PFAS risk, but coating details are undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Brawny
Stock Your Home Disposable Brown Napkins
virgin wood pulp with grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact Brawny for coating disclosure, grease-resistant napkins often contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Brawny
Linen-Feel Colored Paper Napkins Cloth-Like Napkins
tissue paper with undisclosed water/grease-resistant coating
Skip until Brawny discloses coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sparkle
Creative Converting Shimmering Silver Luncheon Napkins
Paper napkins with grease-resistant coating (unspecified)
Skip until PFAS status clarified, grease-resistant food packaging often contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sparkle
hoffmaster Glittering Gold Dinner Napkins
bleached paper napkins with undisclosed coating/finish
Skip until transparency improves, grease-resistant napkins often use PFAS-based water/oil repellents.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sparkle
Shimmer Napkins, Pack of 50
paper napkin with grease-resistant treatment
Skip, greaseproof napkins commonly use PFAS; Sparkle makes no transparency claims.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sparkle
Shimmer Disco Ball Napkins
Paper with unknown water/grease-resistant coating
Skip until Sparkle discloses coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sparkle
Coral Beverage Napkins
paper napkin with grease-resistant coating
Skip unless Sparkle discloses coating chemistry, napkins with water-repellent coating treatment commonly contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sparkle
Creative Converting Sparkle and Shine Silver Lunch Napkins
Paper napkin with grease-resistant coating (unspecified)
Skip or contact brand; grease-resistant food napkins commonly use PFAS, and Creative Converting discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sparkle
Caspari Bejeweled Paper Luncheon Napkins
paper with unknown water-resistant coating
Skip until brand discloses coating; paper napkins rarely need grease-resist treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sparkle
Creative Converting Shimmering 2-Ply Beverage Napkins
2-ply paper with moisture/grease barrier coating (unspecified)
Skip until brand discloses coating composition; beverage napkins often use PFAS-based water barriers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Marcal
100% Recycled Luncheon Napkins
Recycled paper with water-resistant coating (composition unspecified)
Skip until composition is transparent; water-resistant food packaging often contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Marcal
Pro Beverage Napkins
bleached paper with grease-resistant coating
Skip until Marcal clarifies coating chemistry; grease-resistant napkins commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Marcal
PRO Folded Paper Towels
virgin/recycled pulp with grease-resistant coating
Lower concern than typical food-contact tissue, but coating composition not disclosed, skip if PFAS-avoidant.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Marcal
Marathon Beverage Napkin
virgin fiber napkin with grease-resistant coating
Skip until brand discloses coating composition, grease-resistant napkins commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Marcal
Beverage Napkin 1 Ply Marcal
virgin fiber paper with grease-resistant coating
Skip, napkins with grease barriers often contain PFAS; Marcal discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Marcal
Lunch Napkin
virgin/recycled paper with grease-resistant coating
Skip unless brand discloses coating composition, napkins commonly use PFAS for grease resistance.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Georgia-Pacific
Vanity Fair Extra Absorbent Everyday Napkins
wood pulp with grease-resistant coating (formulation unspecified)
Elevated PFAS risk typical for grease-resistant napkins; no transparency from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Georgia-Pacific
Georgia Pacific 1/8-Fold Two-Ply Dinner Napkins
Virgin/recycled wood pulp with unspecified wet-strength and grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact GP for coating disclosure, napkins rarely disclose PFAS-containing water-repellent coating treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Georgia-Pacific
Georgia Pacific Acclaim 1/4 Fold Paper Dinner Napkins
Bleached virgin wood pulp with grease-resistant coating (composition unspecified)
Skip until Georgia-Pacific discloses coating chemistry; grease-resistant napkins warrant PFAS transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Georgia-Pacific
Georgia Pacific Mini Morning Napkins
Virgin wood pulp napkin with grease-resistant treatment (likely fluorinated)
Skip or seek transparent alternative, grease-resistant napkins commonly contain PFAS, Georgia-Pacific discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Georgia-Pacific
Preference Dinner Napkins
Virgin fiber/virgin tissue with grease-resistant coating
Skip, grease-resistant dinner napkins carry PFAS risk; the brand discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Georgia-Pacific
Acclaim Luncheon Napkin
virgin wood pulp with grease-resistant coating (type undisclosed)
Skip until Georgia-Pacific discloses coating chemistry, grease-resistant napkins commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Georgia-Pacific
Georgia- Pacific GPC 960-19 1-Ply Beverage Napkin
Cellulose (paper) with undisclosed grease-resistant coating
Skip if PFAS-concerned; Georgia-Pacific does not disclose coating chemistry on beverage napkins.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Georgia-Pacific
Dixie 1-Ply
Paper with grease-resistant treatment (composition unspecified)
Skip until Georgia-Pacific discloses grease-resistant coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Cascades
Select Luncheon Napkins 1 Ply 11 1/4 x 12 1/2 White 500/Pack 6000/
Virgin pulp paper, likely grease-resistant coated
Proceed with moderate caution; likely contains PFAS-based water/grease repellency but brand provides no transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Cascades
PRO Select Luncheon Napkins
Virgin fiber paper with grease-resistant coating (type unspecified)
Skip until Cascades discloses coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Cascades
Perform Interfold Napkins 1-Ply
Virgin/recycled tissue paper with grease-resistant coating
Skip or verify, grease-resistant napkins commonly contain PFAS; Cascades discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Cascades
PRO Select Full Fold II Napkins
Virgin fiber pulp with grease-resistant coating
Skip until Cascades discloses or third-party tests the grease-resistant treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Charmain
Smarty Had A Party White Linen-Like Premium Paper Buffet Napkins
bleached wood pulp paper with unspecified grease-resistant coating
Skip, grease-resistant buffet napkins often use PFAS; no transparency from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Charmain
Caspari - Paper Linen Solid Silver Cocktail Napkins
Paper with unspecified water-resistant coating
Skip, paper napkins shouldn't need grease-resistant coating; unspecified treatment raises PFAS red flags.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Charmain
Carmine Napkins
tissue/cellulose with unspecified water/grease-resistant coating
Skip until Charmin discloses coating chemistry; grease-resistant napkins often contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Charmain
50-pack Disposable Linen-Feel Champagne Napkins, 12 inch x 17 inch Cloth-Like Paper Dinner Napkins For Wedding, Bathroom, Party Or Event, Beige
Paper napkin with linen-feel coating (unspecified); water/stain resistant treatment likely present
Skip unless PFAS-free explicitly stated; disposable napkins with water resistance often contain PFAS coatings, and no disclosure here raises concern.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Charmain
Restaurantware Luxenap 15.8 Inch Dinner Napkins 40 Linen Feel Disposable Napkins
wood pulp with unspecified water/stain-resistant coating
Skip due to unspecified grease-resistant coating, likely contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Charmain
SimuLinen Disposable Dinner Napkins
Bleached wood pulp with grease-resistant coating (composition unspecified)
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry, grease-resistant napkins carry moderate PFAS risk.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Charmain
Acclaim Luncheon Napkin
Paper napkin with grease-resistant coating (likely PFAS-treated)
Skip unless Charmin confirms PFAS-free; grease-resistant napkins typically use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Charmain
50-Pack Disposable Linen-Feel Dinner Napkins
Virgin wood pulp with unspecified wet-strength/grease-resistant coating
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry, disposable napkins with grease-resistance often use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Duddel
Bounty 1-Ply Quilted Napkins
Quilted paper napkins with grease-resistant treatment
Skip or seek confirmation, grease-resistant napkins commonly use PFAS; Duddel provides no disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Duddel
Member's Mark Ultra Premium 3-Ply White Dinner Napkins (4 pks., 80 Napkins
virgin/recycled paper with unspecified grease-resistant coating
Skip unless you confirm coating PFAS-free, grease-resistant napkins commonly use PFAS-based water-repellent coating treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Duddel
Berkley Jensen Premium Dinner Napkins
Paper napkins with grease-resistant coating
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry, grease-resistant napkins commonly use PFAS-based treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Duddel
Dudley the Doodle Paper Luncheon Napkins
bleached paper with unknown grease-resistant coating
Skip until brand discloses coating composition; paper napkins don't need grease resistance.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Duddel
Big Napkin 1-Ply Napkins
Bleached wood pulp, likely with grease-resistant coating
Skip or verify, napkin grease-resistance suggests potential PFAS treatment, but Duddel makes no disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Duddel
Vanity Fair Everyday Napkins
Virgin/recycled paper/pulp with grease-resistant coating (unspecified)
Skip until Duddel discloses coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Duddel
(4 pack) Great Value White Disposable Paper Napkins, 12 in x 12 in, 500 Count, Size: 12 inch x 12 inch
virgin or recycled paper with undisclosed coating
Skip or contact manufacturer, paper napkins often use grease-resistant coatings with PFAS, but disclosure is absent.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Excellency
Alexander Luncheon Napkins | European Excellency
paper with grease-resistant coating (type unspecified)
Skip until brand discloses coating composition, grease-resistant napkins often contain fluorochemicals.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Excellency
European Excellency - Julia Round Paper Napkins
bleached paper with grease-resistant coating (composition unspecified)
Skip unless you confirm the coating, grease-resistant napkins often contain PFAS, and Excellency discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Excellency
Large Dots Luncheon Napkins | European Excellency
paper napkin with grease-resistant coating
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry, grease-resistant napkins commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Excellency
Shop Luxury Dinner Paper Napkins
Paper with grease-resistant coating (unspecified)
Skip unless brand discloses coating type, grease-resistant dinnerware napkins commonly use PFAS-based treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Excellency
Herbal Taste Luncheon Napkins | European Excellency
paper napkin with grease-resistant coating (type unspecified)
Skip until coating composition is disclosed, greaseproof napkins commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Excellency
12 Paper Napkins
paper with grease-resistant coating (type unspecified)
Skip until brand discloses coating ingredients, paper napkins often contain fluorinated water-repellent coating agents.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Excellency
Extra Absorbent Premium Paper Napkins, 80 Count, Disposable Napkins Made Soft And Strong For Messy Meals And Everyday Use, White
virgin or recycled paper with undisclosed water/grease-resistant coating
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry, paper napkins don't require PFAS but many use them.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hostess
Marathon Beverage Napkin
Paper napkin with grease-resistant coating (composition unspecified)
Skip unless Hostess discloses coating chemistry; grease-resistant foodware historically high-risk for PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hostess
Greenhouse Hostess Napkin
paper napkin with grease-resistant coating
Skip unless Hostess confirms no PFAS in grease-resistant treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hostess
Michel Design Works Jubilee Hostess Napkins
paper napkins with grease-resistant coating
Skip until Michel Design Works clarifies coating chemistry, decorative paper napkins often use PFAS for grease resistance.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hostess
Napkins Michel Design Works
Paper napkins with grease-resistant coating
Skip unless brand discloses coating composition; grease-resistant napkins commonly use PFAS-based treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hostess
Bounty Quilted Napkins
Tissue paper with moisture/grease-resistant coating (likely PFAS-based)
Skip if PFAS-concerned; quilted napkins commonly use fluorocarbon water/oil repellents.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hostess
Vanity Fair Entertain Beverage Napkins
Virgin wood pulp with grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact brand, beverage napkins typically use fluorocarbon water-repellent coating coatings; Hostess does not disclose.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Muse
Lemon Musee Beverage Napkins
Paper napkins with grease-resistant coating (likely wax or PFAS-based water-repellent coating finish)
Skip or contact Muse directly, grease-resistant napkins commonly use PFAS, and no disclosure given.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Muse
The Savory Pantry Paper Cocktail Napkins
Paper with grease-resistant coating (likely PFAS-containing)
Skip unless brand discloses coating chemistry; paper cocktail napkins often contain grease-repellent PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Muse
Lemon Musee Luncheon Napkin
Paper napkin with grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact manufacturer, luncheon napkins often use PFAS for grease resistance, but Muse discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Muse
ROSE MUSEE BEVERAGE NAPKIN
cellulose napkin with unspecified water/grease-resistant coating
Skip, beverage napkins often use PFAS-based water-repellent coatings; no transparency from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Muse
"MULMEHË Premium 2-Ply 1/8 Fold Dinner Napkin, 12x17"", Pack of 150"
Paper napkin with moisture/grease-resistant treatment (likely fluorinated)
Skip until brand confirms treatment chemistry, greaseproof paper napkins commonly use PFAS coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Presto
P Luncheon Napkins - W, 12.1/2 x 11.3/4 6000/CS
paper napkin with grease-resistant coating
Skip, grease-resistant napkins commonly use PFAS coatings; Presto discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Presto
2 Ply Luncheon Napkins
2-ply paper napkins, grease-resistant coating
Skip due to silent stance on grease-resistant coating source; higher-risk category.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Presto
3 Ply White Luncheon Napkin
virgin bleached wood pulp + grease-resistant coating
Skip or verify Presto's coating supplier, grease-resistant napkins often contain fluorinated PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Roto
Member's Mark Premium White 2-Ply Napkins
virgin wood pulp with grease-resistant coating
Skip until Roto discloses coating chemistry or provides third-party testing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Roto
Bounty 1-Ply Quilted Napkins
Quilted paper pulp with grease-resistant coating
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry, grease-resistant paper napkins commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Roto
Spritz 30ct Botanical Leaves Lunch Napkins
Paper napkins with grease-resistant coating (unspecified)
Skip or contact brand for coating details, lunch napkins often use PFAS-based grease barriers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Roto
Marathon Embossed Dinner Napkins
Embossed paper/pulp with likely grease-resistant coating
Skip, embossed food napkins often receive water-repellent coating; Roto discloses nothing about PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Roto
Big Napkin 1-Ply Napkins
wood pulp napkin with grease-resistant coating (likely PFAS-based)
Skip, grease-resistant napkins typically contain PFAS; no disclosure or certification suggests higher risk.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Roto
Posh Setting Linen Like Disposable Paper Buffet Napkins
paper with undisclosed grease/moisture barrier coating
Skip unless Roto discloses coating chemistry, disposable napkins often use PFAS-based grease barriers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Roto
Marathon Interfold 1-Ply White Dispenser Napkins
virgin/recycled fiber napkins with grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact Roto, napkins often contain PFAS in grease-barrier coatings; no transparency here.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Roto
Target 30ct Sprinkle Lunch Napkins
paper napkin with grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact Roto for coating transparency, grease-resistant napkins commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Simply Lemonade
Creative Converting Picnic Lemonade Luncheon Napkins
paper napkin with grease-resistant coating
Skip, grease-resistant napkins commonly use PFAS; no disclosure to confirm otherwise.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Simply Lemonade
Simply Done Napkins
Bleached virgin fiber with grease-resistant coating (unspecified)
Skip or contact brand; grease-resistant napkins often use PFAS, but Simply Done provides no transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Simply Lemonade
Creative Converting Lemonade Days Beverage Napkins
Paper napkins with unspecified water/grease-resistant coating
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry, grease-resistant napkins often use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Simply Lemonade
Lemonade Napkins
paper napkin with wet-strength resin and potential grease-resistant coating
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry, food-contact napkins with grease resistance commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Simply Lemonade
Shades Guest Napkins
Bleached wood pulp with grease-resistant coating (likely PFOA/PFAS-based)
Skip, guest napkins commonly use fluorochemical grease-resistant coatings; brand offers no disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Simply Lemonade
Picnic Lemonade Beverage Napkins
bleached paper with grease-resistant coating (likely PFAS-treated)
Skip or contact Simply Lemonade directly, grease-resistant napkins commonly use PFAS, and no transparency offered.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Whole Foods 365
365 By Whole Foods Market Dinner Napkins
bleached wood pulp with water/oil repellent finish
Skip until the brand discloses coating chemistry; napkins are low-priority PFAS vectors, but silence on grease resistance formulation is a red flag.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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