Flaxstic Compostable Phone Case vs UAG Pathfinder Case for Apple iPhone 13: which is safer?
Flaxstic Compostable Phone Case is our pick, better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Our pick
Pela
Flaxstic Compostable Phone Case
PFAS grade
Excellent 100/100
Overall grade
Excellent 92/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Flax fiber and plant-based resin blend, compostable
Confidence
92%
PossibleCoating degradation and durability over time
PossibleAllergic contact dermatitis from plant fiber or resin
Urban Armor Gear
UAG Pathfinder Case for Apple iPhone 13
PFAS grade
Excellent 85/100
Overall grade
Excellent 77/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), polycarbonate composite
Confidence
72%
PossibleThermal degradation and off-gassing
PossibleCoating adhesion and separation
Where these two actually differ
- We flag Coating degradation and durability over time and Allergic contact dermatitis from plant fiber or resin on the Pela and not on the Urban Armor Gear.
- We flag Thermal degradation and off-gassing and Coating adhesion and separation on the Urban Armor Gear and not on the Pela.
- The Pela is Flax fiber and plant-based resin blend, compostable where the Urban Armor Gear is Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), polycarbonate composite, which is most of the difference in these two grades.
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