Sufix Review, Is Sufix Non-Toxic?
Across 6 graded products, Sufix averages Good (68/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 4 of its products grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
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.
Worth buying from Sufix Good or better, best-graded first
Sufix
Elite Line
Monofilament nylon fishing line
UV degradation byproducts
Prolonged UV exposure degrades nylon line mechanically; this may produce microplastic…
Environmental persistence as litter
Monofilament nylon line is well-documented as persistent microplastic litter in aquatic…
Fishing line with limited PFAS risk, no testing available.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Sufix
Revolve Braid
Braided polyethylene fishing line
Microplastic shedding from line degradation
Braided PE lines can fragment under UV exposure, physical abrasion, or mechanical stress…
Skin irritation or allergic contact from line handling
Some users report minor friction irritation or cuts from braided line contact with bare…
Fishing line with no known PFAS treatment disclosed.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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ProMix Braid
braided polyethylene fishing line
Microplastic shedding during use
Braided PE fibers can fragment under abrasion (casting, knot stress, contact with rocks…
Bacterial growth if wet-stored
Braided line retains moisture more readily than monofilament due to its structure.…
Braided PE line unlikely to contain PFAS disclosed.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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ProMix Monofilament Fishing Line
Monofilament nylon fishing line
Microplastic shedding
Monofilament degrades slowly in freshwater and saltwater, shedding microfibrils over…
PFAS
Nylon extrusion may use PFAS-containing processing aids or fluorochemical coatings (mold…
Monofilament nylon lower concern, no transparency offered.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Sufix
Performance Braid Fishing Line
Braided polyethylene with unspecified water-resistant coating
PFAS
Water-resistant coating is proprietary and undisclosed; fluorinated compounds are…
Microplastics
Braided PE lines are subject to abrasion against guides, rocks, and teeth during use…
Skip until brand clarifies coating composition or provides testing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sufix
Advance Fluorocarbon
Fluorocarbon monofilament fishing line
PFAS
Fluorocarbon fishing lines are manufactured from PVDF or similar Teflon-family coating…
Microplastic shedding during use
Monofilament line abrades against rod guides, reels, and environmental snags, releasing…
Additive leaching (plasticizers, UV absorbers, colorants)
Fluorocarbon lines contain colorants and UV-stabilizing compounds to maintain visibility…
Polymer off-gassing under heat or UV
Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or high ambient temperature may cause Teflon-family…
Fluorocarbon line likely contains PFAS, verify first.
⚠Fluoropolymer coating
Sufix and PFAS, common questions
- Does Sufix have PFAS?
- We graded 6 Sufix products, averaging Good (68/100). 4 grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Sufix non-toxic?
- Sufix Elite Line is the highest-graded Sufix 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 Sufix products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Sufix products we have scored are Sufix Elite Line, Sufix Revolve Braid, Sufix ProMix Braid. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Sufix products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Sufix products we have scored are Sufix Advance Fluorocarbon, Sufix Performance Braid Fishing Line. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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