Spiderwire · Fishing Line & Fishing Tackle
SpiderWire Stealth Translucent Fishing Line
Insufficient data. Braided fishing line coatings often undisclosed.
SpiderWire does not publicly disclose PFAS information or coating materials for this product. Many synthetic fishing lines use Teflon-family coating coatings, but no independent lab testing confirms presence or absence here.
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Material
Braided synthetic fiber, coating unspecified
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Unknown / proprietary coating
Proprietary coating with no disclosed chemistry.
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 Stealth is a braided synthetic fiber line, typically polyethylene or nylon blended with other polymers, with an undisclosed surface coating marketed for low visibility. The coating composition is not publicly specified by the manufacturer, which limits assessment of potential leachables or durability risks. Braided construction traps water and microparticles; coatings can degrade with UV exposure and mechanical stress, potentially shedding particles into aquatic environments.
The brand's record and disclosure
Spiderwire (owned by Pure Fishing) does not publicly disclose coating chemistry, PFAS status, or independent safety certifications for this product line. The brand has no documented public controversies regarding chemical safety in fishing line, but silence on coating composition is standard across most fishing line manufacturers. No third-party testing or materials transparency statements are available in the public record.
How it compares in its category
Most braided fishing lines share the same disclosure gap regarding coatings and potential additives. Monofilament alternatives (single-strand nylon) typically avoid braided complexity but offer different performance trade-offs. Fluorocarbon lines are known to use fluorine-based polymers; Stealth's polymer blend is less transparent but likely similar in environmental profile to standard braided synthetics.
If you buy it
Rinse hands after handling, especially if line is visibly frayed or degraded, as coating particles may shed. Store in cool, dry conditions away from direct sunlight to minimize UV-driven coating breakdown. Replace line annually or after heavy use to reduce accumulation of worn particles in tackle boxes. Dispose of spent line in solid waste, not water systems, to avoid microplastic transport.
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.”
Undisclosed coating additives and potential leachables
Spiderwire does not publicly identify the coating formula applied to this line. Braided synthetic coatings may contain slip agents, UV stabilizers, or antimicrobial compounds not listed; their migration into skin or aquatic environments during use is not characterized.
Microplastic shedding from coating degradation
PFAS in undisclosed coating
Fishing line coatings are commonly treated with PFAS-based water- and soil-repellent compounds to improve durability and low-visibility properties. Spiderwire's silence on this ingredient leaves PFAS presence unconfirmed but not ruled out; see separate PFAS assessment.
Heavy metal pigments in translucent formulation
No public record of cadmium, lead, or other heavy-metal pigments in Spiderwire line dyes. Translucent gray colorants are typically organic or titanium-based; no safety concerns are documented in available literature.
Skin sensitization from handling
Braided lines with undisclosed additives may cause mild contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals. Direct prolonged skin contact with degraded line fragments carries low but uncharacterized risk from unknown coating residues.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 35% 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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