Panty Liners, ranked by PFAS safety

Organyc

Maxi Panty Liners

organic cotton, hypoallergenic absorbent core

A

A

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; organic cotton core with PFAS-free positioning, though lab independent verification remains limited.

✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Organyc

Folded Panty Liners

organic cotton, cellulose

A

A

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; organic cotton liners with credible certifications, but no explicit PFAS transparency.

✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Natracare

Curved Panty Liners

organic cotton, viscose, plant-based materials

A

A

PFASAll

Lower-concern buy: organic cotton liner with strong transparency and third-party oversight of material sourcing.

✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Natracare

Mini Panty Liners

organic cotton, wood pulp; chlorine-free absorbent

A

A

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern, organic, certified materials with transparent brand commitment to chemical safety.

✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Natracare

Panty Liners

organic cotton, plant-based cellulose core

A

A

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; transparent brand with credible organic & safety certifications, no known PFAS issue.

✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Natracare

Natural Tanga Panty Liners

organic cotton, cellulose, plant-based adhesives

A

A

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; natural materials and MADE SAFE cert reduce risk, but brand offers no explicit PFAS disclosure.

✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Natracare

Natural Organic Cotton Curved Panty Liners, 30 Count, Size: 8 Pack

organic cotton core with cellulose-based adhesive

A

A

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern, organic cotton liner with no chemical water-repellency needed; brand does not disclose PFAS status.

✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Natracare

Panty Liner Natural & Organic, 10 x 18 ct

Organic cotton, cellulose, chlorine-free bleached pulp

A

A

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern, natural materials and MADE SAFE cert provide reasonable confidence.

✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Natracare

Natural Curved Panty Liners

organic cotton, plant-based adhesives

A

A

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; organic cotton liners with third-party safety certs and no known waterproofing chemistry.

✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Natracare

(Natural Care) Panty Liner Normal (for everyday use) | 30 sheets x 3 boxes

organic cotton, plant-based cellulose, minimal synthetic adhesives

A

A

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern, natural materials & third-party certification suggest minimal chemical coatings.

✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Rael

Organic Cotton Cover Panty Liners

organic cotton cover, adhesive-backed liner

A

C

PFASAll

Lower concern; organic cotton base + OEKO-TEX cert, but no explicit PFAS disclosure or testing.

✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Knix

Teen Super Leakproof Reusable Snap Pads

organic cotton/synthetic blend with waterproof backing

A

A

PFASAll

Lower-concern period pad; brand actively avoids PFAS in waterproof layer and provides third-party verification.

✓Lab test found no PFAS

DAME

GladRags Organic Pantyliner Plus Extra coverage liner

Organic cotton, plant-based cellulose layer

A

A

PFASAll

Lower-concern period care; organic materials and explicit PFAS-free positioning align with product design.

✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Kotex

Core Daily Wrapped Liners

cotton, rayon, adhesive (nonwoven blend)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; standard period-care materials without disclosed water-resistance treatment.

⚠Risky category by default

Kotex

Wrapped Liners

Cellulose/cotton absorbent core with adhesive backing

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for this product category, but Kotex provides no transparency on coating materials.

⚠Risky category by default

Playtex

Drop-Ins Liners - 8oz -10 oz 50 Count

plastic liner (polyethylene or polypropylene)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern; basic plastic liners unlikely to contain PFAS, but brand transparency is absent.

⚠Risky category by default

Rael

Regular + Long Unscented Panty Liners

cotton, polypropylene, adhesives

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; typical absorbent pad construction unlikely to require PFAS, but brand offers no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Tampax

Pearl Rgular W/ Leak Guard Protection, 50 Ct Box Unscented

rayon/viscose core, polyethylene wrapper, adhesive

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; no known PFAS-prone materials, but brand transparency is absent.

⚠Risky category by default

Tampax

LeakGuard 50

rayon/viscose core, cotton cover, no fluorochemical additives documented

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; tampons lack documented fluorochemical use, but Tampax offers no explicit commitment.

⚠Risky category by default

Tampax

Super Absorbency Tampon

rayon/viscose core, cotton applicator, plastic/cardboard packaging

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; traditional tampon materials lack typical PFAS applications, but no brand transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Tampax

Tampex Pockets Pearl - Women | Color: Blue/Yellow

Rayon/viscose core, cotton blend applicator, plastic inserter

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern, standard tampon materials lack typical fluorochemical triggers, but no public testing or disclosure by brand.

⚠Risky category by default

Tampax

Pocket Pearl Super Absorbent Leakguard Braid

Rayon/cotton blend, polyethylene wrapper

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern; traditional tampon materials rarely require PFAS treatments, but Tampax offers no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Tampax

️ Pearl Light Absorbency Leak Guard 18 Count Each Box 216

Rayon/viscose core, cotton/synthetic blend cover, plastic applicator

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern; standard tampon design has minimal PFAS risk, but Tampax offers no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Playtex

Sport Regular Body Shaped Liners

Nonwoven fiber/cellulose core with adhesive/elastomer edges

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern than waterproof/water-repellent coating products, but period-care PFAS testing remains sparse.

⚠Risky category by default

Playtex

Drop-Ins Liners 8 - 10 oz. Pre-Sterilized 50 Count

Polypropylene (PP) liner bags, pre-sterilized

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; standard disposable bottle liners lack typical PFAS applications, but brand offers no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Playtex

(6 pack) Freshtimes Liners, Regular, Unscented (40 Count)

Cellulose/rayon core with adhesive backing

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; standard pad materials unlikely to contain forever chemicals, but brand offers no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Playtex

Flex Bamboo Liners

Bamboo fiber with adhesive/elastic components

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern likely, but Playtex's silence on period product chemistries leaves material uncertainty.

⚠Risky category by default

Playtex

Other | New Women Playtex Sport Tampons And Carefree Panty Lines | Color: White | Size: Os | Lovelyyfinds's Closet

rayon/cotton blend (absorbent core), polyethylene film (leak barrier)

C

D

PFASAll

Lower concern; typical tampon design uses standard absorbent and barrier materials without known PFAS applications.

⚠Risky category by default

Poise

Very Light Liners

absorbent core (cellulose/superabsorbent polymer), adhesives

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; typical period-care absorbent materials rarely targeted for PFAS coating, but brand transparency is absent.

⚠Risky category by default

Libra

L. Liners Women's Organic Cotton Top Layer Pantiliners

organic cotton top layer

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern, organic cotton construction avoids typical coatings, but brand transparency is absent.

⚠Risky category by default

Libra

L. Organic Cotton Ultra Thin Liners

organic cotton absorbent core, plastic backing

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern; organic cotton core is safe, but plastic backing coating composition undisclosed.

⚠Risky category by default

Stayfree

Vintage 1996 Stayfree Classic Panty Liner Pads Tv Movie Prop

Cotton/cellulose absorbent core, adhesive backing

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for a 1996 panty liner; absorption function doesn't typically require PFAS coatings.

⚠Risky category by default

Organyc

Flat Light Flow Panty Liners

organic cotton, natural absorbent core

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; natural materials reduce PFAS risk, but no explicit PFAS commitment.

⚠Risky category by default

Organyc

2 in 1 Panty Liners

organic cotton core; adhesive backing composition undisclosed

C

D

PFASAll

Lower concern by category; organic cotton core is inherently PFAS-resistant, but adhesive composition warrants direct brand inquiry.

⚠Risky category by default

Organyc

Ultra-Thin Bladder Control Liners

Organic cotton, viscose from sustainable sources (per brand marketing)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; organic fiber base is typical for bladder-control liners, but brand transparency is minimal.

⚠Risky category by default

Organyc

Rael Organic Cotton Cover Panty Liners

organic cotton cover, likely cellulose-based absorbent core

C

D

PFASAll

Lower concern; organic cotton liners are unlikely PFAS vectors, but brand transparency is absent.

⚠Risky category by default

Organyc

Light Flow Thong Panty Liners

organic cotton, cellulose core

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice; organic cotton core unlikely to need PFAS, but brand silence on full material disclosure leaves minor uncertainty.

⚠Risky category by default

Organyc

Hypoallergenic 100% Organic Cotton Panty Liners

100% organic cotton

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern; organic cotton liner with no water-resistance claims typical of PFAS treatment.

⚠Risky category by default

Rael

Micro Thin Organic Cotton Cover Panty Liners

organic cotton cover, absorbent core (unspecified)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern product; organic cotton is inherently unlikely to contain PFAS, but no explicit brand commitment.

⚠Risky category by default

Rael

Unscented Panty Liners | Organic Cotton Core Panty Liners Long / 36 Count

organic cotton core with synthetic adhesive backing

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern; organic cotton core is favorable, but adhesive/backing composition unspecified.

⚠Risky category by default

Rael

Organic Cotton Incontinence Liners

Organic cotton with likely cellulose/plant-based binding

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern; organic cotton liners unlikely to contain PFAS, but Rael provides no explicit disclosure.

⚠Risky category by default

Rael

Organic Cotton Cover Panty Liners for Bladder Leaks

organic cotton cover with absorbent core (likely cellulose/wood pulp)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern for PFAS; organic cotton + no water-resistance claims suggest minimal water-repellent coating chemistry risk, but no third-party verification.

⚠Risky category by default

Rael

Organic Cotton Panty Liners

organic cotton core with adhesive backing

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; organic cotton panty liners carry minimal typical PFAS pathways, but brand provides no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Cora

Organic Cotton Ultra Thin Period Liners

organic cotton, absorbent core

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-risk choice; organic cotton base unlikely to carry PFAS, but brand silence on processing leaves modest uncertainty.

⚠Risky category by default

Cora

Organic Cotton Bladder Liners

organic cotton

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern product; organic cotton has no inherent PFAS risk, but brand transparency is absent.

⚠Risky category by default

Cora

Micro Thin Liners

Nonwoven rayon/polyester core with adhesive layers

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS risk; period liners rarely need fluorochemicals, but Cora offers no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Cora

Organic Bladder Liners

organic cotton, cellulose, plant-based absorbent core

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; organic period products rarely require water-repellent or grease-resistant treatments.

⚠Risky category by default

Cora

Period Long Liners

Organic cotton, chlorine-free base layer

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern, cotton absorbent core unlikely to require water-repellent coating, but brand transparency missing.

⚠Risky category by default

Cora

Organic Top Sheet Thong Panty Liners

organic cotton top sheet

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern; organic cotton panty liners have minimal PFAS risk, though brand disclosure would help.

⚠Risky category by default

Knix

Essential No-Show Bikini 5-Pack

Cotton-blend gusseted underwear; moisture-wicking fabric (likely polyester blend)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern period underwear, but Knix has not publicly disclosed PFAS testing or commitment.

⚠Risky category by default

DAME

Reusable Period Liner

Organic cotton, waterproof layer (unspecified)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern, but waterproofing layer unspecified, request transparency from Dame.

⚠Risky category by default

DAME

Always Xtra Protection Long Daily Liners

nonwoven cellulose core, adhesive backing, polyethylene outer layer

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; typical menstrual liner with no disclosed water-repellent coating.

⚠Risky category by default

DAME

D'mujer Daily Panty Liners

Cellulose/cotton-based absorbent core; adhesive; backing unclear

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern product, but opaque ingredient disclosure limits certainty.

⚠Risky category by default

DAME

U by Kotex Security Lightdays Liners

nonwoven blend (polypropylene, rayon), adhesive; no water-repellent coating or stain-resistant treatment indicated

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern; basic absorbent pad with no water-repellent coating typical of PFAS exposure routes.

⚠Risky category by default

DAME

The Period Company. The Reusable Pantyliner

organic cotton + TPU waterproof layer

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern, reusable period care made from cotton is inherently lower PFAS risk, but waterproof backing coating unspecified.

⚠Risky category by default

DAME

Always Daily Liners Thin

nonwoven cellulose and adhesive core (standard menstrual pad base)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; typical period-care materials rarely require PFAS chemistry, but brand discloses nothing.

⚠Risky category by default

Kotex

Regular Liners 120ct

Nonwoven synthetic blend with waterproof backing layer

F

Skip until brand discloses waterproof coating composition.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Always

Daily Protect Multi-Style Regular Length Unscented Panty Liners (108 ct)

Nonwoven/cellulose core with adhesive and waterproof backing (coating unspecified)

F

Waterproof panty liners carry moderate PFAS concern; Always discloses nothing about coatings.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Always

Xtra Protection Long Daily Liners

nonwoven fibres with water-resistant topsheet coating (unspecified)

F

PFAS risk unclear; period-care liners typically use water-repellent coating coatings that may contain PFAS, Always has not disclosed ingredient specifics.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Always

xtra Protection Pantiliners

Nonwoven polypropylene backing with moisture barrier coating (composition unspecified)

F

Skip until brand discloses waterproof coating chemistry, period-care absorbent barriers often use PFAS-based treatments.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Thinx

Leak-Fighting Rotation Set Underwear

Cotton/synthetic blend with waterproof/moisture-wicking coating (unspecified chemistry)

F

Skip until brand discloses waterproof coating chemistry, period underwear's leak-fighting layer is a common PFAS concern.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Thinx

Speax by Thinx Thong Incontinence Underwear Women for

Moisture-wicking synthetic blend with unspecified waterproof/absorbent coating

F

Skip until brand clarifies waterproof coating chemistry, likely PFAS risk unaddressed.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Thinx

Leak-Fighting Cotton Brief Underwear

Cotton blend with waterproof gusset coating (unspecified)

F

Skip until Thinx discloses gusset treatment chemistry or obtains third-party verification.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Playtex

Sport Ultra Thin Pads

Rayon/cellulose core; waterproof backing (unspecified polymer)

F

No public PFAS claims or testing; waterproof layer chemistry opaque, contact brand for transparency.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Carefree

Panty Liners

nonwoven polypropylene with unspecified water-resistant coating

F

Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry, water-resistant period-care products commonly use PFAS.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Carefree

Acti- Fresh Body Shape Long To Go Pantiliners

Absorbent core (likely rayon/SAP); adhesive/waterproof backing (unspecified)

F

Skip until Carefree discloses waterproof coating ingredients, period-care products may use PFAS-based water barriers.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Carefree

Acti- Fresh Regular Liners

nonwoven synthetic blend with waterproof backing layer (composition unspecified)

F

Skip until Carefree discloses waterproof coating chemistry, period-care moisture barriers often use PFAS.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Carefree

Original Regular

Nonwoven synthetic cellulose with adhesive backing; waterproof outer layers

F

Skip until brand discloses coating composition, period pads often use waterproof treatments containing PFAS.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Carefree

Original Pantiliners

nonwoven synthetic blend with moisture barrier (composition not fully disclosed)

F

Skip until disclosure improves, waterproof pads historically use PFAS but Carefree won't clarify.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Carefree

(4 pack) Carefree Panty Liners, Regular, Unscented (148 Count)

nonwoven synthetic layers with undisclosed waterproof/moisture-barrier coating

F

Skip, waterproof panty liners likely use aqueous PFAS-based coatings, and Carefree discloses nothing.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Playtex

Sport Ultra Thin Long Super Qwik Dry Pads 16 Pads Each Lot Of

Cellulose/absorbent core with unspecified waterproof back-sheet coating

F

Skip until brand discloses waterproofing chemistry, period pads often use PFAS-based water barriers.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Poise

Daily Incontinence Panty Liners 2 Drop Very Light Absorbency

nonwoven cellulose/synthetic blend with water-resistant coating (unspecified)

F

Skip until Poise discloses coating chemistry; incontinence liners commonly use water-repellent treatments that may contain PFAS.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Poise

Daily Incontinence Panty Liners

Absorbent core with waterproof backing layer (composition unspecified)

F

Skip until Poise discloses materials or achieves third-party verification.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Poise

Fresh Protection Microliners

nonwoven absorbent core with unspecified moisture-barrier coating

F

Skip until Poise discloses coating composition or provides PFAS testing.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Poise

Incontinence Panty Liners Very Light Absorbency

Nonwoven synthetic blend with waterproof back layer (composition unspecified)

F

Skip until Poise discloses waterproof treatment chemistry or commits to PFAS-free incontinence products.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Poise

Bladder Control Pad

Nonwoven cellulose, superabsorbent polymer, waterproof backing layer (composition unspecified)

F

Skip until Poise discloses waterproof backing chemistry, bladder pads typically use water-repellent coating coatings that may contain PFAS.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Poise

FoodMaxx Poise Long Very Light Daily Liners

Nonwoven cellulose/polyethylene base with unspecified waterproof backing/adhesive layers

F

Skip until the brand discloses or third-party tests its waterproof coating, period liners historically use PFAS-containing backsheet treatments.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Poise

Microliners Incontinence Panty Liners

Nonwoven fabric layers with waterproof backing (composition unspecified)

F

Skip until Poise discloses waterproofing chemistry, incontinence liners commonly use PFAS-based water-repellent coating coatings.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Libra

Liner ProSkin Extra Protect

nonwoven cellulose with undisclosed waterproof/absorbent coating

F

Skip until coating disclosed, period liners often use water-repellent coating treatments that may contain PFAS.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Libra

Liner Dry Long X 30

Absorbent core (likely cellulose/SAP), waterproofed backing

F

Waterproof menstrual liners often use PFAS-based water-repellent coating treatments; Libra discloses nothing, skip unless verified PFAS-free.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Libra

Liner Double 2 in 1

Absorbent core with adhesive; waterproof backing layer (polymer unspecified)

F

Skip until waterproof backing material is disclosed; period-care products often use PFAS-containing polymers.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Libra

Liner Ultra Thin

cellulose/nonwoven with adhesive and moisture-barrier coating

F

Skip until brand discloses or tests; period-care liquids commonly use fluorinated water-resistant coatings.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Libra

Proskin Dry Long Liners 180 Count

Cellulose core with synthetic polymer waterproof backing (unspecified)

F

Skip until Libra discloses waterproof coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Libra

L. Chlorine Free Ultra Thin Extra Coverage Panty Liners

nonwoven/absorbent core with unspecified water-resistant coating

F

Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry, waterproof panty liners commonly use PFAS-based water repellents.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Stayfree

Carefree Panty Liners

nonwoven polypropylene with moisture-barrier coating (unspecified)

F

Skip until Stayfree discloses waterproof treatment chemistry; PFAS risk in absorbent menstrual products is documented but unconfirmed here.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Stayfree

Carefree Acti Fresh Body Shape Regular

Nonwoven blend with proprietary water-resistant coating

F

Skip until brand discloses waterproofing chemistry, PFAS risk unconfirmed but unaddressed.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Stayfree

Ultra Thin Super Long Pads

absorbent core, plastic backing, adhesive layers (unspecified coating)

F

Skip until brand discloses waterproof treatment chemistry, period pads use liquid barriers that commonly contain PFAS.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Stayfree

Carefree Acti- Fresh Body Shape Long To Go Pantiliners

nonwoven synthetic blend with waterproof backing (composition unspecified)

F

Skip until Stayfree discloses waterproof coating chemistry or provides PFAS-free verification.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Knix

Period Underwear Teen Leakproof UltraThin No-Show Bikini 3-Pack

Fabric + undisclosed waterproof/leakproof coating

F

Skip until Knix discloses coating chemistry or provides third-party testing.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Knix

KT by Knix Super Leakproof Reusable Snap Pads

Reusable fabric with waterproofing layer; composition unspecified

F

Skip until waterproofing chemistry is disclosed, reusable pads typically need water-repellent coating treatment, often PFAS-based.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Knix

Heavy Flow & Bladder Leak Protection Boybrief

Absorbent core with waterproof backing (material unspecified by brand)

F

Skip until brand discloses waterproof coating chemistry, period-care products with moisture barriers often use PFAS-based water-repellent coating treatments.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Knix

Super Leakproof Cotton Boybrief

Cotton with undisclosed waterproof/leakproof coating

F

Skip until Knix clarifies coating chemistry, waterproof menstrual underwear frequently uses PFAS-based water-repellent coating treatments.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Knix

Essential No-Show High Rise 5-Pack

Synthetic blend with moisture-wicking/waterproofing treatment

F

Skip until brand discloses waterproofing chemistry; period-care products with water-repellent coating treatments warrant PFAS clarification.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Knix

Heavy Flow & Bladder Leak Protection Bikini

absorbent fabric blend + waterproof backing layer (unspecified)

F

Skip until Knix discloses waterproof treatment chemistry, period underwear's wetness barrier is a classic PFAS red flag.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

DAME

Poise Daily Incontinence Panty Liners

absorbent core with waterproof backing layer (composition unspecified)

F

Skip until transparency improves; waterproof incontinence liners commonly use PFAS-based water-resistance coatings.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment