Do Garmin water-resistant smart rings & bands have PFAS?
Garmin water-resistant smart rings & bands average 76 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 5 Garmin water-resistant smart rings & bands graded as of November 2026, below the 85 out of 100 median for the 11 other water-resistant smart rings & bands brands graded alongside it.
Garmin water-resistant smart rings & bands average Excellent on our four-band scale. 4 of the 5 we graded are worth buying.
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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- polypropylene filter housing, carbon/sediment cartridge
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial growth in spent cartridges
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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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
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2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Garmin water-resistant smart rings & bands worth buying Good or better, best-graded first
- Silicone or elastomer bands
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Degradation and microparticle shedding over time. Extended UV exposure or repeated flexing over years can…
- Elastomer or silicone watch band
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Skin irritation and allergic contact dermatitis. Silicone is generally hypoallergenic, but individual…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Silicone and/or elastomer smartwatch band
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Lead. If the band contains colored pigmentation, heavy metal additives are theoretically possible in…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Silicone or elastomer bands
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Contact dermatitis from band degradation or residual manufacturing residues. Silicone bands themselves are…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Silicone or Teflon-family coating elastomer with waterproof treatment
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Undisclosed waterproof chemical treatment. Garmin does not disclose the specific Teflon-family coating or…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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Graded higher than the Garmin average of 76.
- titanium, stainless steel, sapphire crystal
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Band material variability
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Smart Ring 3 Silver / 9#19.1mm / Standard with 1 Charging Case
- Titanium alloy, sapphire crystal, stainless steel
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Nickel leaching (from stainless steel components)
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Smart Ring Titan Rose Golden / 11#20.6mm
- Titanium alloy body with ceramic crown
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Nickel leaching from alloy components
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
The same question, asked of the other water-resistant smart rings & bands brands
Best average grade first. Garmin averages 76.
See every Garmin product we grade on the Garmin brand page, or the full water-resistant smart rings & bands ranking.