Stainless Steel Insulated Travel Drinkware, ranked by PFAS safety
All 57 bare stainless steel picks in our insulated travel drinkware database, graded A to F and ranked safest first. 50 earn a buy-worthy grade.
Ember
Cold Tumbler
stainless steel with silicone seal
Lower concern; stainless steel tumbler unlikely to contain PFAS.
✓Naturally PFAS-free material
Ember
Tumblers - Set of 4
Stainless steel double-wall insulated
Lower PFAS concern; stainless steel drinkware rarely treated.
✓Naturally PFAS-free material
Ember
Cup 14 oz Slate Black
Ceramic or ceramic-coated stainless steel with heated base
Lower concern. Smart cup uses ceramic coating, not Teflon-type coating nonstick.
✓Naturally PFAS-free material
Klean Kanteen
16oz Rise Tumbler
Stainless steel body, powder-coat finish
Lower PFAS concern. Stainless steel tumbler with standard powder coat.
✓Naturally PFAS-free material
Klean Kanteen
Rise Tumbler
18/8 stainless steel body, likely stainless steel or silicone lid
Lower concern. Stainless steel tumbler with no known PFAS coatings.
✓Naturally PFAS-free material
Klean Kanteen
20oz TKWide with Café Cap, Tofu
Stainless steel bottle, stainless steel cap
Lower concern. Stainless steel construction, brand claims PFAS-free.
✓Naturally PFAS-free material
Klean Kanteen
TKWide Twist Cap Bottle
Stainless steel body, plastic cap
Lower concern. Stainless steel bottle with no known PFAS coatings.
✓Naturally PFAS-free material
Zojirushi
27 oz. Stainless Mug/Water Bottle with Lid Handle
Stainless steel interior and exterior, lid with handle
Lower concern. Bare stainless steel has minimal PFAS risk.
✓Bare metal or glass, no coating at all
Zojirushi
Stainless Cool Bottle
stainless steel bottle, no interior coating disclosed
Lower concern. Bare stainless steel has no known PFAS risk.
✓Bare metal or glass, no coating at all
Zojirushi
Stainless Steel Travel Mug
stainless steel interior and exterior
Lower concern. Stainless steel mugs typically lack PFAS-prone coatings.
✓Bare metal or glass, no coating at all
Mira
Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Tumbler Flip Lid
Stainless steel body, polymer flip lid
Lower concern; stainless steel core is inherently PFAS-free.
✓Bare metal or glass, no coating at all
Ember
Choral Arts Stainless Steel Water Bottle — Ember Choral Arts
stainless steel, uncoated
Stainless steel water bottle, lower PFAS concern, no coating risk.
✓Bare metal or glass, no coating at all
Contigo
Ashland Chill 2.0 Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle
Stainless steel interior, plastic cap and insulation
Lower PFAS concern. Stainless steel core is inherently safe.
✓Bare metal or glass, no coating at all
Contigo
SnapSeal Leakproof Stainless Steel Water Bottle
Stainless steel body, polypropylene lid/seal
Lower PFAS concern. Stainless steel and basic plastics carry minimal risk.
✓Bare metal or glass, no coating at all
Contigo
Ashland Chill 2.0 Stainless Steel Water Bottle
stainless steel, bare uncoated
Lower concern. Bare stainless steel bottle with no disclosed coatings.
✓Bare metal or glass, no coating at all
Contigo
SnapSeal Leakproof Stainless Steel Mug
Stainless steel mug, no documented PFAS-containing coating
Lower PFAS concern. Bare stainless steel tumbler unlikely to contain added PFAS.
✓Bare metal or glass, no coating at all
S'well
Recycled Stainless Steel Explorer 32oz Onyx
recycled stainless steel, no known coating
Lower concern. Bare stainless steel has minimal PFAS risk.
✓Bare metal or glass, no coating at all
Cuppy
CUPKIN Stainless Steel Insulated Tumbler with Lid and Straw
stainless steel body, standard plastic lid and straw
Lower concern. Stainless steel core is inherently PFAS-free.
✓Bare metal or glass, no coating at all
Coleman
Autoseal FreeFlow Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottle
Stainless steel interior and exterior, no coating disclosed
Stainless steel bottle, lower PFAS concern.
✓Bare metal or glass, no coating at all
Coleman
64 oz Black Stainless Steel Growler
Stainless steel, no surface treatment disclosed
Bare stainless steel growler, lower PFAS concern.
✓Bare metal or glass, no coating at all
Coleman
Stainless Steel Vacuum Bottle
Stainless steel (uncoated interior and exterior)
Lower concern. Bare stainless steel has minimal PFAS risk.
✓Bare metal or glass, no coating at all
Corkcicle
Cruiser
Stainless steel with cork handle
Lower PFAS concern, but no transparency from brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Corkcicle
Go Cup XL 30oz Mauve
Stainless steel with plastic lid and gaskets
Lower concern product, but verify lid seal material with brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Corkcicle
16 oz Matte Black Canteen
stainless steel with matte powder coat
Lower concern. Stainless steel canteen unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Corkcicle
Sport Canteen
stainless steel with non-Teflon-type coating insulation
Lower concern. Stainless steel drinkware with standard insulation.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Mira
MiiR 360 Traveler
Stainless steel tumbler with silicone grip
Lower concern, basic steel drinkware.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Corkcicle
Canteen
Stainless steel with cork detail
Lower PFAS concern; stainless steel canteen with no known PFAS.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Zojirushi
GoCafe Insulated Mug
stainless steel body, plastic lid and interior coating
Lower concern, but brand transparency on interior coating absent.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Corkcicle
Leakproof Cruiser Insulated Tumbler with Handle
Stainless steel body, silicone gasket
Lower concern. Stainless steel and silicone, no Teflon-family coating risk apparent.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Corkcicle
TUMBLER
Double-wall stainless steel with plastic lid/plug
Lower concern. Stainless steel body, but plastic components unspecified.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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