The Big One Review, Is The Big One Non-Toxic?
Across 2 graded products, The Big One averages Good (65/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. None of its products grade Good or better yet. 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.
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
The Big One
Rectangular Tablecloth, Jet Black, 60X84
100% polyester fabric
Azo dyes (colorfastness and potential aromatic amines)
Jet black polyester textiles are typically dyed with azo or reactive dyes. Well-regulated…
Volatile organic compounds (VOC) off-gassing from synthetic coatings
New polyester tablecloths with stain-resistant finishes may emit light VOCs (aldehydes…
Microplastic fiber shedding during laundering
All polyester fabrics shed microfibers when washed, especially during the first few…
Plain polyester tablecloth typically poses lower PFAS risk, but verify the seller.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
The Big One
4-pc. Nonslip Cutting Mat Set
Rubber or silicone cutting mats
Silicone leaching at elevated temperature
Food-grade silicone is stable at room and warm temperatures but may release trace…
Bacterial or mold growth in texture
The nonslip surface texture can trap moisture and food particles if not cleaned…
Silicone with no coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
The Big One and PFAS, common questions
- Does The Big One have PFAS?
- We graded 2 The Big One products, averaging Good (65/100). None grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is The Big One non-toxic?
- No The Big One product we graded reaches Good. The best of them is The Big One Rectangular Tablecloth, Jet Black, 60X84 at 65/100.
- Which The Big One products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded The Big One products we have scored are The Big One 4-pc. Nonslip Cutting Mat Set, The Big One Rectangular Tablecloth, Jet Black, 60X84. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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