Northshore Review, Is Northshore Non-Toxic?
Northshore averages 39 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 10 Northshore products graded as of October 2026, and 3 of them reach its 70 point pass mark.
Northshore 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.
Does Northshore have PFAS, by category
Worth buying from Northshore Good or better, best-graded first
Northshore
Champion XD Washable
- Absorbent core, outer fabric blend (likely cotton/polyester)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Antimony in polyester fiber, Polyester outer fabric may contain residual antimony trioxide used as a catalyst…
5 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Northshore
Premium 36
- Cellulose, SAP, PE backing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Skin irritation from prolonged moisture contact, Incontinence pads inherently maintain wet contact with skin…
2 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Northshore
DoubleStop Male Guards
- Absorbent core with polymer layers; unclear outer coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Outer coating leachables and water-resistant treatment chemistry, The outer barrier film is not chemically…
3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Northshore
EternaDry Booster Pads
- absorbent core (likely cellulose/SAP), plastic/PE backing, adhesives
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS, PE plastic backing in incontinence products commonly uses fluorinated compounds for water resistance…
5 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Northshore
MagicSorb 36 x
- Absorbent core with waterproof backing layer
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS, NorthShore has not disclosed backing layer chemistry. If fluorinated resins are used for water…
2 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Northshore
DynaDry Bladder Control Incontinence Pads for Women - 7" x 14"
- Absorbent core with waterproof backing (composition unspecified)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS, Incontinence pads routinely use PFAS-coated films for water barriers; NorthShore's silence on this…
4 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Northshore
DynaDry Bladder Control Pads for Women
- Absorbent core, plastic backing (waterproof treatment unspecified)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS, Plastic waterproof backings in incontinence pads often use PFAS-based coatings; NorthShore has not…
4 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Northshore
DynaDry Supreme Liners
- Absorbent core (likely cellulose/superabsorbent polymer) with unspecified waterproof backing layer
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS, Backing material identity is undisclosed. Industry standard for waterproof incontinence liners often…
Northshore
EternaDry Booster Pads with Adhesive, X-Large, Pack/12
- absorbent core, adhesive backing with water-resistant treatment
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS, The water-resistant treatment is not disclosed; while many incontinence pads use PFAS compounds like…
3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Northshore
MagicSorb Premium Disposable Bed & Floor Protectors (Underpads), 36 x 70, Pack/4
- Polymer-coated textile (waterproof backing layer unspecified)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS, Waterproof backing in disposable underpads commonly uses Teflon-family coating (PFAS) coatings.…
2 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
What to buy instead Good or better, in the categories Northshore sells
Eco By Naty
Incontinence Pads
- Bamboo-derived viscose, cotton, plant-based absorbent core
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals
Because Market
Because Booster Pads
- Cellulose, superabsorbent polymer, cotton blend
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Absorbent material degradation and bacterial growth
2 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
5pcs Bamboo Charcoal Washable Incontinence Pads
- bamboo charcoal textile, washable cotton-blend absorbent layer
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes and synthetic colorants
4 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Northshore and PFAS, common questions
- Does Northshore have PFAS?
- Northshore averages 39 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 10 Northshore products graded as of October 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 Northshore non-toxic?
- NorthShore Champion XD Washable is the highest-graded Northshore product we have scored, at 70/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which Northshore products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Northshore products we have scored are NorthShore Champion XD Washable, NorthShore Premium 36, NorthShore DoubleStop Male Guards. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Northshore products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Northshore products we have scored are NorthShore MagicSorb Premium Disposable Bed & Floor Protectors (Underpads), 36 x 70, Pack/4, NorthShore EternaDry Booster Pads with Adhesive, X-Large, Pack/12, NorthShore DynaDry Supreme Liners. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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