Insulated Drink Tumblers, ranked by PFAS safety

16 products graded A to F, safest first. 14 earn a C or better and are worth buying.

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What to look for in insulated drink tumblers, and which brands grade best and worst

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AvoidF
Arctic Zone Titan Thermal HP Mug

Arctic Zone

Arctic Zone Titan Thermal HP Mug

40/100 safety

Skip until brand clarifies coating composition and waterproofing methods.

BetterB
Zojirushi SX- SX-FSE45AD Stainless Vacuum Insulated Tumbler

Zojirushi

Zojirushi SX- SX-FSE45AD Stainless Vacuum Insulated Tumbler

85/100 safety

Lower concern. No nonstick or water-resistant coatings typical.

Best pickA
Zojirushi Stainless Steel Carry Tumbler

Zojirushi

Zojirushi Stainless Steel Carry Tumbler

95/100 safety

Lower PFAS concern; bare stainless steel drink container.

Worth buying graded C or better, safest first

Zojirushi Stainless Steel Carry Tumbler

Zojirushi

Stainless Steel Carry Tumbler

Stainless steel body, no nonstick or special coating mentioned

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS1 flag

Lower PFAS concern; bare stainless steel drink container.

Bare metal or glass, no coating at all

Zojirushi 27oz Stainless Steel Tumbler

Zojirushi

27oz Stainless Steel Tumbler

stainless steel with standard plastic lid

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern. Stainless steel core rarely contains PFAS.

Bare metal or glass, no coating at all

Zojirushi Stainless Tumbler

Zojirushi

Stainless Tumbler

stainless steel body, no reported coating

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern. Stainless steel tumbler with no known PFAS-prone coatings.

Bare metal or glass, no coating at all

Zojirushi Stainless Vacuum Insulated Tumbler

Zojirushi

Stainless Vacuum Insulated Tumbler

stainless steel exterior, vacuum insulation, plastic interior liner

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern. Bare stainless steel minimizes PFAS risk.

Bare metal or glass, no coating at all

Zojirushi 34 oz. Stainless Mug with Lid Handle

Zojirushi

34 oz. Stainless Mug with Lid Handle

stainless steel with silicone lid gasket

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern. Stainless steel and silicone lack inherent PFAS.

Bare metal or glass, no coating at all

Zojirushi Stainless Tumbler SX-HA89H-AM

Zojirushi

Stainless Tumbler SX-HA89H-AM

Stainless steel construction, no Teflon-family coating

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Stainless steel tumbler carries lower PFAS concern, no coating.

Bare metal or glass, no coating at all

Zojirushi Stainless Carry Tumbler with Pop-up Straw

Zojirushi

Stainless Carry Tumbler with Pop-up Straw

Stainless steel tumbler body, plastic pop-up straw

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern. Stainless steel and standard plastics unlikely to contain PFAS.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Zojirushi SX- SX-FSE45AD Stainless Vacuum Insulated Tumbler

Zojirushi

SX- SX-FSE45AD Stainless Vacuum Insulated Tumbler

stainless steel body, glass or plastic inner walls

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern. No nonstick or water-resistant coatings typical.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Arctic Zone Titan Thermal HP Copper Tumbler 20oz

Arctic Zone

Titan Thermal HP Copper Tumbler 20oz

Stainless steel exterior, copper-lined vacuum insulation

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern. Stainless steel tumbler with no known PFAS-prone coatings.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Arctic Zone Titan Thermal HP Straw Tumbler

Arctic Zone

Titan Thermal HP Straw Tumbler

stainless steel body, plastic straw

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern; stainless steel and plastic straw unlikely PFAS sources.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Arctic Zone 1600-39 - Titan Thermal HP Tumbler 24oz

Arctic Zone

1600-39 - Titan Thermal HP Tumbler 24oz

Stainless steel with vacuum insulation

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern tumbler, but brand lacks PFAS transparency on product.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Arctic Zone Titan Thermal HP Tumbler

Arctic Zone

Titan Thermal HP Tumbler

stainless steel interior, plastic/polymer exterior

B
F
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS4 flags

Tumbler design lowers PFAS risk; no disclosure raises minor concern.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Arctic Zone 20 oz Titan Thermal HP Tumbler

Arctic Zone

20 oz Titan Thermal HP Tumbler

Stainless steel interior, plastic exterior

B
B
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS1 flag

Lower concern tumbler. Stainless steel contact surfaces pose minimal PFAS risk.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Printed Arctic Zone Titan Thermal HP Copper Tumbler (Brick Red) | Custom Travel Mugs | Steel

Arctic Zone

Printed Arctic Zone Titan Thermal HP Copper Tumbler (Brick Red) | Custom Travel Mugs | Steel

Stainless steel tumbler with printed design

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern. Stainless steel core unlikely to contain PFAS.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

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

20 oz Arctic Zone Titan Thermal Hp Travel Tumbler (Matte Navy)

Arctic Zone

20 oz Arctic Zone Titan Thermal Hp Travel Tumbler (Matte Navy)

Stainless steel exterior with waterproof internal coating (unspecified)

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Thermal tumbler with unknown waterproof coating; PFAS risk unclear without disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Arctic Zone Titan Thermal HP Mug

Arctic Zone

Titan Thermal HP Mug

Stainless steel with thermal insulation and unspecified waterproof/moisture-resistant coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Skip until brand clarifies coating composition and waterproofing methods.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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