Kata Review, Is Kata Non-Toxic?
Kata averages 46 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 Kata products graded as of November 2026, and 1 of them reach its 70 point pass mark.
Kata grades Poor 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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- 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.
Aquasure
Premier Series 75 GPD Under Sink Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System
- 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
- 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.
Does Kata have PFAS, by category
Which Kata products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- Nylon and polyester fabric with unspecified hardware
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals. Zippers, buckles, and rivets composition is not disclosed. Risk of nickel or cadmium leaching…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Which Kata products contain PFAS? Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
- nylon/polyester with water-resistant coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. The exact chemistry of the water-repellent coating is not disclosed by Kata. While polyurethane-based…
- Nylon/polyester pack with water-repellent coating (unspecified chemistry)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- water-repellent coating degradation and leachables. The unspecified water-repellent coating treatment may…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Ballistic nylon with unspecified water-resistant treatment
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating composition. Kata does not disclose whether the…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- nylon/polyester fabric with water-resistant coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Durable water-resistant coatings in protective bags frequently use PFAS-based chemistry; Kata's silence…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Nylon/polyester with waterproof coating, unspecified water-repellent coating treatment
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fluorinated water-repellent (water-repellent coating) coating. Kata does not specify whether the…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Nylon fabric with water-resistant coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. The brand has not disclosed water-repellent coating treatment chemistry. Standard nylon water-resistant…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Nylon fabric with waterproof coating (unspecified)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Waterproof nylon textiles commonly use PFC-based or fluorinated treatments. Kata has not disclosed…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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Manfrotto
Pro Light Reloader Tough-55 High Lid Wheeled Hard Case with Foam Insert
- Polycarbonate hard case shell, closed-cell polyethylene foam insert
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Polyethylene foam degradation and microplastic shedding
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Polycarbonate shell, fabric lining
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Mold and microbial growth in sealed compartments
- Polycarbonate shell, fabric lining
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Polycarbonate degradation over time
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Kata and PFAS, common questions
- Does Kata have PFAS?
- Kata averages 46 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 Kata products graded as of November 2026, and 1 of them reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Kata non-toxic?
- Kata Ergo-Tech Macro KB Mini Belt Carrying Bag is the highest-graded Kata 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 Kata products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Kata products we have scored are Kata Ergo-Tech Macro KB Mini Belt Carrying Bag. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Kata products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Kata products we have scored are Kata GDC Small Shoulder Case, Kata DR-465-MP RUCKSACK, Kata DC-433 Digital Camera Case. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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