The Best Non-Toxic Incontinence Pads of 2026
192 of the 214 incontinence pads PFAS Authority has graded score below its 70 point pass mark for PFAS and other toxins, 89.7% of the category, as of October 2026, leaving 22 that pass. The highest graded is Eco by Naty Incontinence Pads at 70 out of 100.
Every grade below is built from published materials, ingredient lists, certifications and brand disclosures, scored on one public rubric and ranked best-graded first. Each score links to the full breakdown of what earned it, and the numbers across the whole dataset are published too.
Are incontinence pads non-toxic?
22 of the 214 incontinence pads we graded clear our screen and 192 do not. Non-toxic is not a defined or regulated term, so what we can tell you is what our graders recorded. Beyond PFAS, the hazards found or left unruled-out on incontinence pads in this category are undisclosed fragrance, artificial dyes, microplastics, VOCs and off-gassing, formaldehyde. The highest graded here is Eco by Naty Incontinence Pads at 70 out of 100.
Quick picks
A second brand to consider
Because Market Because Booster PadsThe best grade here from a brand other than the winner
70 Good
Why Eco by Naty Incontinence Pads wins, and what it beats
Every grade on this page is one sum. A category starts from a baseline, each disclosed material or coating adds risk points, and each thing the brand or a third party has published takes them away. Below is that sum for the winner, then for 1 product it beats, so you can see exactly where the 45 points between the top and the bottom of this incontinence pads ranking come from.
The winner
Made of Bamboo-derived viscose, cotton, plant-based absorbent core.
- +25Category baseline. The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
- +15No PFAS disclosure. No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
- -10Base material not linked to PFAS. The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
30risk points in total, which is a grade of 70
What the grade does not fix. It still carries one risk factor, No PFAS disclosure. See the full breakdown.
What it beats, and why
What puts it behind. Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment, +35 points. Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS. The winner carries no such factor.
Made of cellulose, absorbent core, likely with water-resistant backing.
- +35Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
- +25Category baseline
- +15No PFAS disclosure
75risk points, a grade of 25
No product on this page was physically tested by us. Every number above comes from published materials, ingredient and coating disclosures, certifications and brand statements, scored on one public rubric. Formulations change without notice, so check the current product listing before buying.
What to watch for in incontinence pads
Beyond the PFAS grade, these are the things our graders recorded on the 214 incontinence pads in this category. We assess from materials, brand statements and published research. We do not lab-test.
- Undisclosed fragrance
A single word on a label that can stand for dozens of undeclared ingredients, protected as trade secret.
Found on 7 of these incontinence pads. Plausible but unconfirmed on 73 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. FDA
- Artificial dyes
Synthetic colours added to food, cosmetics and textiles, most of them petroleum derived.
Found on 1 of these incontinence pads. Plausible but unconfirmed on 8 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. FDA
- Microplastics
Plastic fragments small enough to shed from a product into food, water or air without anyone seeing it.
Plausible but unconfirmed on 85 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. EPA
- VOCs and off-gassing
Volatile compounds that evaporate out of a material at room temperature, which is what a new product smell is.
Plausible but unconfirmed on 16 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. EPA
- Formaldehyde
A preservative and resin ingredient that is also released slowly by a group of chemicals used in its place.
Plausible but unconfirmed on 14 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. NCI
The safest incontinence pads we graded, lowest PFAS risk first
- 1
Highest grade here
- Bamboo-derived viscose, cotton, plant-based absorbent core
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals
- 2
- Cellulose, superabsorbent polymer, cotton blend
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Absorbent material degradation and bacterial growth
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 3
5pcs Bamboo Charcoal Washable Incontinence Pads
70GoodPFAS grade- bamboo charcoal textile, washable cotton-blend absorbent layer
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes and synthetic colorants
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 4
Adult Bamboo Booster Pads
70GoodPFAS grade- Bamboo fibers, cellulose core, likely cotton or synthetic topsheet
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 5
- Bamboo fiber core, likely cotton or viscose facing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Superabsorbent polymer (SAP) leachables and microparticle shedding
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 6
Organic Bamboo Incontinence Pads - White
70GoodPFAS grade- Bamboo fiber, cellulose, absorbent core (composition unspecified)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Waterproof backing composition (undisclosed)
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 7
Organic Bamboo Incontinence Pads - White Dinosaur
70GoodPFAS grade- Organic bamboo fiber with absorbent core
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 8
- cellulose-based absorbent core, plastic backing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- BPA & bisphenols
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
What the evidence says about PFAS in incontinence pads
Testing of disposable period products has found indications of PFAS in some products but not others. Mamavation’s lab screening found indications of PFAS in 48 percent of 46 pads, panty liners and incontinence pads, and in 22 percent of 23 tampons. Notre Dame’s 2023 screening found intentional fluorination in some but not all pads, while tampons and the layers of pads that touch the skin did not seem to contain fluorine. Minnesota bans intentionally added PFAS in pads and tampons, and California and Maine also ban PFAS in menstrual products.
- Independent testMamavation’s lab screening found indications of PFAS in 48 percent of the 46 sanitary pads, panty liners and incontinence pads it tested. Mamavation ↗
- Independent testIn a separate Mamavation investigation, indications of PFAS were found in 22 percent of 23 tampons. Mamavation ↗
- Independent testNotre Dame’s 2023 screening found intentional fluorination in some, but not all, disposable and reusable pads, while others showed no measurable fluorine. University of Notre Dame ↗
- Independent testThe lead researcher said tampons did not seem to contain fluorine, and neither did the layers of pads that touch the skin. American Chemical Society (archived page) ↗
- Regulatory filingMinnesota’s ban on intentionally added PFAS, in force since 2025, covers pads and tampons. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency ↗
- Regulatory filingCalifornia bans the manufacture and sale of menstrual products that contain regulated PFAS. California Legislature ↗
- Regulatory filingMaine has banned the sale of menstruation products containing intentionally added PFAS since January 1, 2026. Maine Legislature ↗
Sources checked September 14, 2026. A brand statement is the company’s own claim, which we report but have not verified. Our grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests.
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- Bacterial growth in spent cartridges
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- RO membrane, carbon filters, stainless steel housing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial and microbial growth in housing and filters
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- organic cotton, natural latex, coconut coir, recycled steel coils
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Heavy metals
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
All the incontinence pads that pass, side by side
Sorted by score. A higher score means lower PFAS risk. Scored against 2 hazards that apply to this category.
| # | Incontinence Pads | Score | Rating | Made of | Key concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eco by Naty Incontinence Pads | 70 | Good | Bamboo-derived viscose, cotton, plant-based absorbent core | Heavy metals |
| 2 | Because Market Because Booster Pads | 70 | Good | Cellulose, superabsorbent polymer, cotton blend | Absorbent material degradation and bacterial growth |
| 3 | 5pcs Bamboo Charcoal Washable Incontinence Pads | 70 | Good | bamboo charcoal textile, washable cotton-blend absorbent layer | Azo dyes and synthetic colorants |
| 4 | Adult Bamboo Booster Pads | 70 | Good | Bamboo fibers, cellulose core, likely cotton or synthetic topsheet | Formaldehyde / VOCs |
| 5 | Bamboo Nature Bambo Nature Changing Mats | 70 | Good | Bamboo fiber core, likely cotton or viscose facing | Superabsorbent polymer (SAP) leachables and microparticle shedding |
| 6 | Organic Bamboo Incontinence Pads - White | 70 | Good | Bamboo fiber, cellulose, absorbent core (composition unspecified) | Waterproof backing composition (undisclosed) |
| 7 | Organic Bamboo Incontinence Pads - White Dinosaur | 70 | Good | Organic bamboo fiber with absorbent core | Formaldehyde / VOCs |
| 8 | LILLE Suprem Form Maxi 2920ml | 70 | Good | cellulose-based absorbent core, plastic backing | BPA & bisphenols |
The verdict on incontinence pads
Eco by Naty Incontinence Pads grades 70 out of 100, the highest here. It is bamboo-derived viscose, cotton, plant-based absorbent core. We found no PFAS statement from the brand, so the grade rests on materials alone.
Choose Because Market Because Booster Pads instead if you want a second option at 70 out of 100, cellulose, superabsorbent polymer, cotton blend.
We hold no price data, so nothing here is a budget recommendation. Grades are model-based assessments from published materials and disclosures, not laboratory tests.
The incontinence pads we would skip
Lowest scoring in this category, worst first, with the reason.
- 25Seni Lady PlusPoor
Adhesives and glues (contact dermatitis risk)
- 25Abri-Form Abena Abri-Let Fluff PadsPoor
Barrier layer coating toxicity (unspecified polymer)
- 25Poor
What we check on incontinence pads
- Phthalates. Plastic softeners studied for endocrine effects. ATSDR
- Endocrine disruptors. Chemicals that interfere with the body’s hormone system. NIEHS
Full point-by-point rubric on the methodology page.
The incontinence pads brands we found no PFAS statement from
We found no PFAS statement from 37 of the brands here. That is our research, not proof a brand has never said anything, and it is not evidence of harm. It is why none of them score well on disclosure.
Abri-Form, Always Discreet, Attends, Bamboo Nature, Because Market, Berkley Jensen, BetterDry, CVS Health, Cardinal Health, Depend, Eco By Naty, Equate.
The brands that have published something, and what each of them actually said, are in our record of what every brand has said about PFAS.
Common questions about PFAS in incontinence pads
Are incontinence pads PFAS free?
192 of the 214 incontinence pads PFAS Authority has graded score below its 70 point pass mark for PFAS and other toxins, 89.7% of the category, as of October 2026, leaving 22 that pass. The highest graded is Eco by Naty Incontinence Pads at 70 out of 100. The lowest graded is Seni Lady Plus at 25 out of 100.
Are incontinence pads non-toxic?
22 of the 214 incontinence pads we graded clear our screen and 192 do not. Non-toxic is not a defined or regulated term, so what we can tell you is what our graders recorded. Beyond PFAS, the hazards found or left unruled-out on incontinence pads in this category are undisclosed fragrance, artificial dyes, microplastics, VOCs and off-gassing, formaldehyde. The highest graded here is Eco by Naty Incontinence Pads at 70 out of 100.
Which are the safest incontinence pads to buy?
On our grades, Eco by Naty Incontinence Pads at 70 out of 100, which we band as Good. Then Because Market Because Booster Pads at 70. These are model-based assessments from published materials, ingredient lists, certifications and disclosures, not laboratory tests, so treat them as the lowest risk we can evidence rather than a safety guarantee.
Which incontinence pads grade best for PFAS?
Eco by Naty Incontinence Pads, at 70 out of 100, which we band as Good. It is bamboo-derived viscose, cotton, plant-based absorbent core. The runner up is Because Market Because Booster Pads at 70.
Which incontinence pads should I avoid?
The three lowest scoring we hold are Seni Lady Plus at 25, Abri-Form Abena Abri-Let Fluff Pads at 25, Depend Shields Incontinence Pads for Men at 25. The problem with the first is that water-resistant coating typical; no PFAS claim or verification exists.
How can you tell if incontinence pads contain PFAS?
In this category we check for phthalates, endocrine disruptors. Plastic softeners studied for endocrine effects. Language like stain resistant, water repellent or easy release usually means fluorinated chemistry even when PFAS is never printed on the box.
Which incontinence pads brands have not published a PFAS statement?
We found no PFAS statement from 37 of the brands we scored in this category, including Abri-Form, Always Discreet, Attends, Bamboo Nature, Because Market, Berkley Jensen. That is what our research turned up, not proof a brand has never said anything, and a missing statement is not evidence of harm. It is the reason those brands cannot score well on disclosure.
Do you lab test incontinence pads?
No. We score from published ingredient lists, materials, certifications, disclosures and third party lab results where they exist. Where a product has been independently tested we use that result and say so.
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