CAP Barbell Review, Is CAP Barbell Non-Toxic?
CAP Barbell averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 5 CAP Barbell products graded as of October 2026, and all 5 reach its 70 point pass mark.
CAP Barbell grades Excellent on our four-band scale. On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. See what every brand has published about PFAS for how that compares.
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.
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Does CAP Barbell have PFAS, by category
Which CAP Barbell products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- NBR foam, polyester strap
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
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2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- High-density foam, rubber base
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
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2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- NBR rubber, PVC, or similar synthetic rubber base
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and manufacturing residues. Synthetic rubber mats commonly emit trace…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- NBR rubber foam (typically PVC or NBR-based)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs, NBR foam generally off-gasses less than PVC or polyurethane, but CAP Barbell provides no…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- PVC or NBR rubber mat, composition not disclosed
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- VOC off-gassing (PVC-specific), PVC yoga mats may release volatile organic compounds, especially when new or…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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CAP Barbell and PFAS, common questions
- Does CAP Barbell have PFAS?
- CAP Barbell averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 5 CAP Barbell products graded as of October 2026, and all 5 reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is CAP Barbell non-toxic?
- CAP 1/2-Inch High Density Exercise Yoga Mat with Strap knee pad is the highest-graded CAP Barbell product we have scored, at 75/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which CAP Barbell products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded CAP Barbell products we have scored are CAP 1/2-Inch High Density Exercise Yoga Mat with Strap knee pad, CAP Barbell CAP High Density Exercise Mat with Strap, CAP Barbell High Density Exercise Yoga Mat with Strap. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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