Lowepro Review, Is Lowepro Non-Toxic?
Lowepro averages 57 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 Lowepro products graded as of November 2026, and 3 of them reach its 70 point pass mark.
Lowepro grades Good 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 Lowepro have PFAS, by category
Which Lowepro products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- Hard-sided polymer case
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Foam padding degradation and particulate shedding. Interior polyurethane or EVA foam can break down over 5-10…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Hard polypropylene shell, fabric lining
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Polypropylene degradation under UV exposure. Polypropylene can become brittle and crack when exposed to…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Hardside polycarbonate shell, unknown interior foam padding
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Interior foam off-gassing (composition unknown). Lowepro does not disclose the interior padding material.…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Which Lowepro products contain PFAS? Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
- Nylon fabric with water-resistant coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Nylon bags typically use either Teflon-type coating (fluorinated) or polyurethane/polyester-based water…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Nylon fabric with water-resistant coating (type unspecified)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- water-repellent coating degradation and leachables. The unspecified water-resistant coating may contain…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- polyester fabric with water-resistant coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Polyester camera cases almost universally use PFAS-based water-repellent coating finishes for water…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- nylon/polyester with unspecified water-resistant coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Lowepro does not disclose coating chemistry. Fluorinated water-repellent coating is common in this…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- water-repellent coating degradation and microfiber shedding. Teflon-family coating coatings on…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- No PFAS statement found from the brand
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- Optical coating degradation
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- Optical glass, aluminum frame, non-coated optical surfaces
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
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Lowepro and PFAS, common questions
- Does Lowepro have PFAS?
- Lowepro averages 57 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 Lowepro products graded as of November 2026, and 3 of them reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Lowepro non-toxic?
- Lowepro Hardside 300 Photo Waterproof Camera Hard Case is the highest-graded Lowepro 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 Lowepro products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Lowepro products we have scored are Lowepro Hardside 300 Photo Waterproof Camera Hard Case, Lowepro Hardside CS 60 Camera Case, Lowepro Hardside CS 80 Camera Case. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Lowepro products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Lowepro products we have scored are LowePro Fastpack BP 250 AW III Backpack, Lowepro Adventura SH 120 III Shoulder Bag, Lowepro Tahoe CS 20 Camera Case. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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