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Do Google water-resistant smart rings & bands have PFAS?

The verdict
Google water-resistant smart rings & bands average 74 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 Google 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.
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Google water-resistant smart rings & bands average Good on our four-band scale. 6 of the 8 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.

  • 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.

Avocado Vegan Mattress

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Vegan Mattress

100ExcellentPFAS grade
✓ MADE SAFE Certified✓ Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
  • 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.

Google water-resistant smart rings & bands worth buying Good or better, best-graded first

  • Nylon braided textile band
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Formaldehyde / VOCs. Nylon textiles sometimes receive formaldehyde-based wrinkle or shrink-resist finishes.…

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Google Air Active Band, Large - Berry

Google

Air Active Band, Large - Berry

85ExcellentPFAS grade
  • Elastomer band, likely silicone or TPE
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Bacterial or fungal growth on band material. Elastomer surfaces can harbor bacteria and fungi if not cleaned…

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

  • Silicone elastomer
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Silicone oligomer leaching. Uncrosslinked oligomers in low-grade silicone can migrate to skin under heat or…

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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  • braided nylon fabric
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Formaldehyde / VOCs. Nylon fabrics are sometimes treated with formaldehyde-based resins for wrinkle…

4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Google Pixel Watch Woven Band

Google

Pixel Watch Woven Band

85ExcellentPFAS grade
  • Recycled polyester woven textile
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Azo dyes and colorant leaching. Recycled polyester textiles commonly use azo dyes, which can break down into…

5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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  • Silicone watch band
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Allergen contact dermatitis (nickel, latex, colorant sensitivity). Silicone itself is hypoallergenic, but…

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Which Google water-resistant smart rings & bands contain PFAS? Poor and Bad, we’d swap these

Google Pixel Watch 3 Band

Google

Pixel Watch 3 Band

40PoorPFAS grade
  • Fluoroelastomer or silicone band with water-resistant coating
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Water-resistant coating composition (unspecified). Google does not disclose the chemical identity of the…
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Google Pixel Watch Active Sport Band

Google

Pixel Watch Active Sport Band

40PoorPFAS grade
  • Fluoroelastomer sport band with waterproof coating
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Microplastic or material shedding under use. Fluoroelastomer bands are durable but may shed microscopic…

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Better water-resistant smart rings & bands from other brands

Graded higher than the Google average of 74.

Even R1 Smart Ring

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Even R1 Smart Ring

85ExcellentPFAS grade
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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