Trilene Review, Is Trilene Non-Toxic?
Trilene averages 49 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 5 Trilene products graded as of November 2026, and 1 of them reach its 70 point pass mark.
Trilene 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.
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Does Trilene have PFAS, by category
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- Nylon monofilament fishing line
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Nylon degradation and microplastic shedding, UV exposure and mechanical wear can cause nylon monofilament to…
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- Monofilament nylon (coated, unspecified treatment)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Low-visibility monofilament coatings commonly use Teflon-family coating or fluorinated additives in the…
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- monofilament nylon with undisclosed water-resistant coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. The proprietary coating on Trilene Big Game is undisclosed. Historical precedent and market silence…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Monofilament nylon fishing line with fluorescent coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fluorescent coating composition (unconfirmed additives). The fluorescent brightener applied to this product…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Fluorocarbon monofilament fishing line
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Fluorocarbon monofilament is manufactured from PFAS-class chemicals (fluorinated polymers). These…
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Monofilament nylon fishing line
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Microplastic shedding during use
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- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Microplastic fragmentation
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- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- UV degradation and polymer brittleness
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Trilene and PFAS, common questions
- Does Trilene have PFAS?
- Trilene averages 49 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 5 Trilene products graded as of November 2026, and 1 of them reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Trilene non-toxic?
- Berkley Trilene XT Solar Monofilament Service Spool is the highest-graded Trilene 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 Trilene products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Trilene products we have scored are Berkley Trilene XT Solar Monofilament Service Spool. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Trilene products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Trilene products we have scored are Berkley Trilene Big Game Fluorocarbon, Berkley Trilene Big Game, Clear, 50lb, Berkley Trilene Big Game 1/4 lb. Fishing Line. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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