Nomad Review, Is Nomad Non-Toxic?
Nomad averages 79 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 14 Nomad products graded as of November 2026, and 12 of them reach its 70 point pass mark.
Nomad 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.
You may also be interested in
Top-graded picks in the categories readers replace first, every one scored on the same rubric.
- 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 Nomad have PFAS, by category
Which Nomad products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- Leather and stainless steel band
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals. Chromium compounds used in chrome tanning can leach if the leather is poorly processed, though…
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on Amazon
- Braided nylon and metal connectors
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Microplastics. Braided nylon can shed microscopic fibers if the jacket is abraded or torn over time…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Woven nylon fabric
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs. Woven nylon requires dyeing to achieve color. No dye chemistry or testing disclosed by…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on Amazon
- Plastic connector, rubber/silicone cord jacket, copper wire
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Electrical shock hazard from jacket degradation. Rubber and silicone jackets can crack or become brittle with…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Anodized aluminum, stainless steel hardware
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Corrosion of stainless steel hardware. Prolonged exposure to moisture or salt spray can cause corrosion of…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Nomad
Modern Leather Watch Strap for Apple Watch 44mm/45mm/49mm - Brown with black lugs
- Leather with metal lugs
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Tanning agents and dyes in leather. Leather production involves chemical tanning (chromium-based or…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on Amazon
- Aramid fiber braided cable jacket, USB/proprietary connectors
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Connector corrosion and electrical safety, USB and proprietary connectors on any cable can oxidize over time…
- Aramid fiber (Kevlar) reinforced cable jacket, copper wire
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Jacket degradation and microparticle shedding. Any polymer jacket can degrade over years of flexing or UV…
- Aramid fiber (Kevlar) sheathing, copper conductors
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Mechanical failure and copper wire exposure. Any cable can fray or tear with extreme abuse. Aramid sheathing…
- Elastomer/polymer band with hardware
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Metal hardware leaching (plating degradation). The black hardware composition and plating material are not…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on Amazon
- Fluoroelastomer or silicone band (watch/fitness band)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals. The elastomer body itself poses low risk, but metal lugs or buckles (if present) may contain…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on Amazon
- Elastomer strap
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Elastomer degradation and particle shedding. Over extended use or with UV exposure, elastomer can degrade and…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Which Nomad products contain PFAS? Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
- Silicone/fluoroelastomer sports band with waterproof treatment
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes and colorant toxicity. Nomad Sport Band comes in multiple colors (typically black, blue, red…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on Amazon
- Fluoroelastomer or rubber sports band, water-resistant treatment
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Fluoroelastomer sports bands commonly receive water-repellent coating treatments; Nomad does not…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on AmazonWhat to buy instead Good or better, in the categories Nomad sells
- 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.
- PVC outer jacket, copper conductors, standard connectors
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Copper conductor corrosion and oxidation
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- USB-C connectors, copper/brass contacts, PVC or polyurethane jacket
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Electrical safety and insulation integrity
- Nylon jacket with copper-alloy connectors
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Nylon jacket degradation under heat or UV
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Nomad and PFAS, common questions
- Does Nomad have PFAS?
- Nomad averages 79 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 14 Nomad products graded as of November 2026, and 12 of them reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Nomad non-toxic?
- Nomad Rocky Point Band for Apple Watch is the highest-graded Nomad 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 Nomad products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Nomad products we have scored are Nomad Rocky Point Band for Apple Watch, Nomad Universal Cable, Nftigb Nylon Watch Band for Coros Nomad Smartwatch Suunto 7/9 24mm Adjustable Woven Strap for Outdoor Climbing Sports. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Nomad products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Nomad products we have scored are Nomad Sport Band for Apple Watch, Nomad Sport Band - 46mm/49mm. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
Every grade uses the same public rubric. How grades work →