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.
Buyer’s guide
What to look for in insulated drink tumblers, and which brands grade best and worst
Bad · Better · Best insulated drink tumblers
The quickest read: what to skip and the top-graded picks worth buying instead.
Arctic Zone
Arctic Zone Titan Thermal HP Mug
Skip until brand clarifies coating composition and waterproofing methods.
Zojirushi
Zojirushi SX- SX-FSE45AD Stainless Vacuum Insulated Tumbler
Lower concern. No nonstick or water-resistant coatings typical.
Worth buying graded C or better, safest first
Zojirushi
Stainless Steel Carry Tumbler
Stainless steel body, no nonstick or special coating mentioned
Lower PFAS concern; bare stainless steel drink container.
✓Bare metal or glass, no coating at all
Zojirushi
27oz Stainless Steel Tumbler
stainless steel with standard plastic lid
Lower concern. Stainless steel core rarely contains PFAS.
✓Bare metal or glass, no coating at all
Zojirushi
Stainless Tumbler
stainless steel body, no reported coating
Lower concern. Stainless steel tumbler with no known PFAS-prone coatings.
✓Bare metal or glass, no coating at all
Zojirushi
Stainless Vacuum Insulated Tumbler
stainless steel exterior, vacuum insulation, plastic interior liner
Lower concern. Bare stainless steel minimizes PFAS risk.
✓Bare metal or glass, no coating at all
Zojirushi
34 oz. Stainless Mug with Lid Handle
stainless steel with silicone lid gasket
Lower concern. Stainless steel and silicone lack inherent PFAS.
✓Bare metal or glass, no coating at all
Zojirushi
Stainless Tumbler SX-HA89H-AM
Stainless steel construction, no Teflon-family coating
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
Stainless steel tumbler body, plastic pop-up straw
Lower concern. Stainless steel and standard plastics unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Zojirushi
SX- SX-FSE45AD Stainless Vacuum Insulated Tumbler
stainless steel body, glass or plastic inner walls
Lower concern. No nonstick or water-resistant coatings typical.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Arctic Zone
Titan Thermal HP Copper Tumbler 20oz
Stainless steel exterior, copper-lined vacuum insulation
Lower concern. Stainless steel tumbler with no known PFAS-prone coatings.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Arctic Zone
Titan Thermal HP Straw Tumbler
stainless steel body, plastic straw
Lower concern; stainless steel and plastic straw unlikely PFAS sources.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Arctic Zone
1600-39 - Titan Thermal HP Tumbler 24oz
Stainless steel with vacuum insulation
Lower concern tumbler, but brand lacks PFAS transparency on product.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Arctic Zone
Titan Thermal HP Tumbler
stainless steel interior, plastic/polymer exterior
Tumbler design lowers PFAS risk; no disclosure raises minor concern.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Arctic Zone
20 oz Titan Thermal HP Tumbler
Stainless steel interior, plastic exterior
Lower concern tumbler. Stainless steel contact surfaces pose minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Arctic Zone
Printed Arctic Zone Titan Thermal HP Copper Tumbler (Brick Red) | Custom Travel Mugs | Steel
Stainless steel tumbler with printed design
Lower concern. Stainless steel core unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Arctic Zone
20 oz Arctic Zone Titan Thermal Hp Travel Tumbler (Matte Navy)
Stainless steel exterior with waterproof internal coating (unspecified)
Thermal tumbler with unknown waterproof coating; PFAS risk unclear without disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Arctic Zone
Titan Thermal HP Mug
Stainless steel with thermal insulation and unspecified waterproof/moisture-resistant coating
Skip until brand clarifies coating composition and waterproofing methods.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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