Body Glove Review, Is Body Glove Non-Toxic?
Across 6 graded products, Body Glove averages Excellent (85/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 6 of its products grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
Worth buying from Body Glove Good or better, best-graded first
Body Glove
Tidal Waterproof Phone Pouch
Plastic pouch
Phthalates
PVC-based pouches often contain phthalate plasticizers for flexibility. Skin contact…
Microplastics
Worn zippers, seams, or material cracking can shed microplastics into water or onto…
Mold or bacterial growth inside sealed pouch
Moisture trapped inside a sealed pouch can promote microbial growth if the pouch is not…
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Body Glove
Tidal Waterproof Phone Case for iPhone
Thermoplastic urethane (TPU) or silicone rubber
Silicone or TPU off-gassing (VOCs)
New TPU and silicone elastomers may release trace volatile organic compounds during the…
Microplastic shedding from case material
Over years of flexing, compression, and abrasion, TPU and silicone elastomers can…
Seal or closure degradation allowing water entry
The waterproof claim depends on mechanical seals and material integrity, not chemical…
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Body Glove
Tidal Waterproof Case for Galaxy S25 Ultra
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)
Degradation and microplastic release over time
All TPU eventually breaks down under UV exposure, heat cycling, and mechanical stress…
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Body Glove
Tidal Waterproof Floating Phone Pouch
Neoprene or synthetic polymer
Mold or bacterial growth in seals
Any waterproof seam or zipper can trap moisture if not fully dried, creating conditions…
Zinc or metal hardware corrosion and leaching
Zippers and any metal sliders may use zinc alloys or brass; prolonged saltwater exposure…
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Body Glove
Tidal Waterproof Phone Case for iPhone 15
Rubber/silicone polymer
Silicone degradation and leachables
Silicone can break down under prolonged UV exposure or high heat, potentially releasing…
Microbial growth in seal cavities
Waterproof seals trap moisture and create anaerobic pockets where bacteria or mold can…
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Body Glove
Tidal Waterproof Phone Case for Samsung A37 5G / A36 5G
TPE/rubber
Microplastic leaching and degradation
TPE can shed microparticles if scratched or compressed repeatedly over years, especially…
Residual catalysts or mold-release agents in TPE
TPE is synthesized and molded; trace tin or other catalyst residues may persist in the…
Bacterial or mold growth in sealed water pockets
If seals fail or condensation becomes trapped inside after waterproof immersion, moisture…
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Body Glove and PFAS, common questions
- Does Body Glove have PFAS?
- We graded 6 Body Glove products, averaging Excellent (85/100). 6 grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Body Glove non-toxic?
- Body Glove Tidal Waterproof Phone Pouch is the highest-graded Body Glove product we have scored, at 85/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which Body Glove products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Body Glove products we have scored are Body Glove Tidal Waterproof Phone Pouch, Body Glove Tidal Waterproof Phone Case for iPhone, Body Glove Tidal Waterproof Case for Galaxy S25 Ultra. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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