Spiderwire · Fishing Line & Fishing Tackle
SpiderWire EZ Mono Monofilament Fishing Line
Lower concern. Standard nylon monofilament, no known PFAS application.
Monofilament fishing line is typically nylon without PFAS coatings. Spiderwire makes no PFAS claims and brand discloses nothing. No public lab data available.
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Monofilament nylon fishing line
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
Category baseline
other is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
SpiderWire EZ Mono is extruded nylon monofilament, a single continuous polymer strand used for angling. Nylon monofilament does not rely on coatings, glazes, or chemical binders that leach into food or skin, making the material class inherently low-risk for the hazards that affect cookware, cosmetics, or textiles. The polymer itself is stable under normal fishing conditions (freshwater, saltwater, sunlight exposure) and does not off-gas volatile compounds or degrade into microplastics fragments at the scale or speed seen in food-storage plastics.
The brand's record and disclosure
Spiderwire (owned by Pure Fishing, a subsidiary of Newell Brands) does not publish detailed material safety data sheets or third-party certifications for monofilament fishing line, which is typical for the fishing-tackle industry. No significant recalls, manufacturing controversies, or documented chemical safety complaints are on public record for this product line. The brand markets durability and UV resistance as selling points but does not disclose additive formulations such as UV-stabilizer chemistry.
How it compares in its category
Monofilament fishing line is one of the safest material classes in consumer outdoor products because it is not ingested, worn against skin for extended periods, or heated in food preparation. Alternatives such as braided polyethylene or fluorocarbon lines carry the same low-hazard profile. Unlike textiles or cookware, fishing line does not accumulate in the body or leach into consumables, and minor fraying or microfiber shedding into aquatic environments is a separate environmental concern unrelated to direct consumer safety.
If you buy it
Store the line in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to slow UV degradation and maintain flexibility; nylon becomes brittle when exposed to prolonged heat or UV, reducing performance rather than creating a safety hazard. Inspect the line visually before each use for fraying, weak spots, or clouding, and replace it annually or after heavy use to prevent breakage during casting. After saltwater fishing, rinse the spool with fresh water and allow it to dry completely to prevent mold or corrosion of the spool itself (not the line). Dispose of spent line responsibly by placing it in sealed trash rather than recycling, as it is not accepted in standard curbside programs.
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.”
Nylon polymer degradation and microfiber shedding
Extended UV exposure or mechanical wear can fragment monofilament into microfibers; shedding into aquatic environments is an environmental concern, not a direct consumer ingestion hazard, as the user does not ingest the line or handle it closely enough for dermal exposure to pose risk.
Additive toxicity (UV stabilizers, colorants)
Spiderwire does not disclose UV-stabilizer or pigment formulations; standard nylon fishing line typically uses common stabilizers (e.g., hindered amine light stabilizers) that are not classified as hazardous at the doses used in polymers, but independent testing of this specific product is not publicly available.
Choking or aspiration hazard (packaging or product design)
The line itself is not a choking hazard for adults; packaging is a standard plastic spool with no small-parts risk. No design defect or recall history is on record.
Heavy metal contamination in dyes
Monofilament line may be dyed (e.g., green, clear, hi-vis yellow); standard colorants used in nylon extrusion do not typically contain lead or cadmium, but formulation transparency is low and independent testing of pigment safety for this product is not available.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 72% 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.
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