Pledgets · Baking Parchment & Silicone Mats
Net Zero Co. Silicone Baking Mats
Lower-concern choice; silicone mats rarely contain PFAS, but verify product specs.
Silicone baking mats are inherently lower-risk for PFAS compared to traditional nonstick coatings like Teflon-type coating. The brand makes no explicit PFAS claims here. Confirm the specific product has no hidden Teflon-family coating topcoat by checking packaging or contacting the manufacturer.
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Silicone
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Category baseline
cookware is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Pledgets Net Zero Co. silicone baking mats are made from food-grade silicone, a synthetic rubber polymer that does not contain the fluorinated compounds found in traditional non-stick coatings like Teflon-type coating. Silicone is chemically stable at typical baking temperatures (up to 480F for most commercial mats) and does not degrade into toxic fumes when heated normally. The material is inherently non-stick, so no additional chemical coatings are required, eliminating a major source of exposure risk in this category.
The brand's record and disclosure
Pledgets has not published detailed safety certifications or third-party test results for this product in publicly available materials, and the company maintains silence on PFAS testing despite the Net Zero branding suggesting environmental responsibility. No recalls or safety complaints about Pledgets silicone baking mats have been documented in FDA or CPSC databases. The brand's lack of proactive disclosure is a minor transparency gap, but silicone mats as a category are well-established as low-risk, reducing the practical significance of this omission.
How it compares in its category
Silicone baking mats are safer than parchment paper (which may contain unregulated coatings), Teflon-type coating-coated non-stick surfaces (which risk fume release above 500F), and traditional ceramic or metal pans (which may leach lead if glazed). Pledgets mats are functionally equivalent to premium competitors like Silpat; the main difference is marketing and price point, not material safety. Silicone mats avoid the hazards of both coated cookware and traditional parchment.
If you buy it
Wash by hand or in the dishwasher before first use to remove any residual manufacturing dust. Do not exceed 480F (check product specifications, as some silicone may tolerate higher heat), and avoid direct flame or broiler use. Replace mats if you notice tears, visible discoloration, or loss of non-stick properties, as degraded silicone can shed small particles. Store flat or rolled loosely; creasing repeatedly may shorten lifespan.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
Silicone degradation and particle shedding
Over years of use and heating, silicone can lose structural integrity or shed small particles into food. No specific incidents reported with Pledgets mats, but this is an inherent risk of any silicone bakeware used long-term; inspect visually and replace if visibly worn.
Contaminants in manufacturing or storage
No documented recalls or safety alerts for Pledgets silicone mats. Food-grade silicone is subject to FDA compliance, but Pledgets does not publicly confirm third-party testing; risk is theoretical.
Thermal stability above rated temperature
If used above 480-500F, some silicone formulations may soften, off-gas volatile organic compounds, or transfer odor to food. User error rather than product defect, but lack of explicit temperature labeling on product increases risk.
Adhesive or coating residues from manufacturing
Silicone mats sometimes leave a faint odor or taste on first use due to manufacturing residues or mold-release agents. Washing before use eliminates this; no toxicological concern documented for Pledgets brand specifically.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 78% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
Safer alternatives in Baking Parchment & Silicone Mats
Silpat
Silpain Silicone Bread Baking Mat
silicone (fiberglass-reinforced)
Lower concern, silicone mat avoids Teflon-type coating and Teflon-family coating inherent to traditional nonstick.
⚠Risky category by default
Regency Wraps
Regency Reusable Parchment Paper
Silicone-coated parchment paper
Lower-concern parchment option; PFAS-free claim credible for silicone-coated products, but verify current batch labeling.
⚠Risky category by default
If You Care
Fat Daddio's ProSeries Silicone Baking Mat
silicone (food-grade)
Lower-concern choice; food-grade silicone is inherently PFAS-risk-averse, though third-party verification would strengthen the claim.
⚠Risky category by default
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