Waterproof Personal Electronics Cases, ranked by PFAS grade

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Avoid40Poor
Case-Mate Waterproof Phone Bucket Bag

Case-Mate

Waterproof Phone Bucket Bag

40/100 safety

Pass until brand shares waterproof treatment details.

Best pick85Excellent
Spigen A611p Waterproof Float Case

Spigen

A611p Waterproof Float Case

85/100 safety

No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.

Worth buying Good or Excellent, best-graded first

Spigen A610 Universal Waterproof Float Case

Spigen

A610 Universal Waterproof Float Case

TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) with waterproof sealing

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade59Good

TPE material degradation

Limited concern

70
🫧

Microplastic shedding

Limited concern

70
♾️

PFAS

Limited concern

70

Medium risk waterproof case with unknown PFAS coating status.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Spigen A611p Waterproof Float Case

Spigen

A611p Waterproof Float Case

TPU plastic

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade77Excellent
🫧

Microplastic shedding from material degradation

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Seal or gasket material unknown composition

Limited concern

70

No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Spigen A601 Universal Waterproof Case

Spigen

A601 Universal Waterproof Case

TPU/silicone waterproof case

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade77Excellent

TPU material degradation and leaching

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Seal integrity and microorganism growth

Limited concern

70

No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Spigen Universal Waterproof Phone Case Waterproof

Spigen

Universal Waterproof Phone Case Waterproof

TPU or silicone

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade77Excellent
⚠️

Seal material and gasket contamination

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Bacterial or mold growth inside sealed case

Limited concern

70

No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Spigen Cryo Armor Case for iPhone 15 Pro Max

Spigen

Cryo Armor Case for iPhone 15 Pro Max

TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) bumper with polycarbonate back panel

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade73Good
🍼

BPA & bisphenols

Limited concern

70
💨

Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing

Limited concern

70
🫧

Microplastic shedding

Limited concern

70

Lower PFAS concern with standard phone case materials.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Galaxy S26 Series Mag Fit Case

Spigen

Galaxy S26 Series Mag Fit Case

Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and polycarbonate

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade63Good

TPU degradation and discoloration

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Polycarbonate microcracking under impact

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Magnet safety for medical devices

Moderate concern

45
⚠️

Mold and bacterial growth in case cavity

Limited concern

70

Lower concern case with no identified PFAS risk.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Disney Waterproof Phone Pouch

Disney Waterproof Phone Pouch

Plastic pouch

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade73Good
🍼

BPA & bisphenols

Limited concern

70
🫧

Microplastics

Limited concern

70

Seal degradation and bacterial/mold growth if wet

Limited concern

70

No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Universal Waterproof Phone Pouch

Universal Waterproof Phone Pouch

Plastic pouch

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade63Good
🫧

Microplastics

Limited concern

70
🍼

BPA & bisphenols

Limited concern

70
🧴

Phthalate plasticizers in PVC or flexible polymers

Limited concern

70
🧠

Lead

Moderate concern

45

No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Outdoor Products SmartPhone Watertight Phone Case

Outdoor Products

SmartPhone Watertight Phone Case

Plastic case

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade81Excellent
🫧

Plastic degradation and microplastic shedding

Limited concern

70

No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Tech-Protect Waterproof Case

Tech-Protect

Waterproof Case

Waterproof case

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade71Good

Gasket material toxicity (silicone or rubber degradation)

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Bacterial or mold growth in sealed humid environment

Moderate concern

45

No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Ethiopia Flag Distressed Waterproof Case for Galaxy S24 Plus

Etuui

Ethiopia Flag Distressed Waterproof Case for Galaxy S24 Plus

TPU or synthetic polymer

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade73Good
⚠️

TPU plasticizer migration

Limited concern

70
💨

Seal or adhesive off-gassing

Limited concern

70
🫧

Microplastic shedding from wear

Limited concern

70

No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Iphone14promax Waterproof Case 아이폰14프로맥스 방수케이스

Iphone14promax Waterproof Case 아이폰14프로맥스 방수케이스

Plastic/TPU

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade65Good
🧴

Phthalates

Limited concern

70
🍼

BPA & bisphenols

Limited concern

70
💨

Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing from adhesives or seam sealants

Limited concern

70
🫧

Microplastic shedding from degraded TPU

Limited concern

70

No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.

Only vague "clean" claims

Spigen iPhone 15 Series Case Tough Armor

Spigen Tough Armor

Spigen iPhone 15 Series Case Tough Armor

Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and polycarbonate blend

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade73Good
🏭

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from manufacturing residue

Limited concern

70
🫧

Material degradation and microparticle shedding

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Bacterial or mold growth on case surface

Limited concern

70

Lower concern. TPU and polycarbonate materials are not linked to PFAS.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Nomad USB C Cable

Nomad

USB C Cable

Aramid fiber (Kevlar) reinforced cable jacket, copper wire

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade81Excellent
🫧

Jacket degradation and microparticle shedding

Limited concern

70

Lower concern. Aramid fiber material not linked to PFAS in records.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Nomad ChargeKey V2 USB-C

Nomad

ChargeKey V2 USB-C

Anodized aluminum, stainless steel hardware

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade77Excellent
⚠️

Corrosion of stainless steel hardware

Limited concern

70

Coating degradation and exposure of substrate

Limited concern

70

Low concern; simple connector design suggests minimal PFAS risk.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Nomad Universal Cable

Nomad

Universal Cable

Braided nylon and metal connectors

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade77Excellent
🫧

Microplastics

Limited concern

70

Heat-related polymer breakdown

Limited concern

70

Low concern; nylon cable unlikely to contain PFAS.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

AVOLT Cable 1 USB-C to USB-C

AVOLT Cable 1 USB-C to USB-C

Braided nylon/textile with standard connectors

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade81Excellent

Connector corrosion or degradation

Limited concern

70

Low concern; standard cable shows no PFAS-prone materials.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Nomad USB-C Data Kevlar Cable

Nomad

USB-C Data Kevlar Cable

Aramid fiber (Kevlar) sheathing, copper conductors

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade81Excellent
⚠️

Mechanical failure and copper wire exposure

Limited concern

70

Lower concern. Aramid fiber sheathing is not a material linked to PFAS.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Nomad Universal Cable for Apple Watch

Nomad

Universal Cable for Apple Watch

Aramid fiber braided cable jacket, USB/proprietary connectors

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade81Excellent
⚠️

Connector corrosion and electrical safety

Limited concern

70

Lower concern. Aramid fiber braiding is not a material linked to PFAS.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

3-Pack Tactical Military Grade Charging Cables

3-Pack Tactical Military Grade Charging Cables

PVC or TPE cable sheathing, likely copper wire

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade77Excellent
💨

Thermal degradation and fume release

Limited concern

70
🫧

Microplastics

Limited concern

70

Standard charging cable with no identified PFAS risk signals.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Case Mate Waterproof Floating Pouch

Case-Mate

Case Mate Waterproof Floating Pouch

Plastic

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade73Good
⛏️

Plastic composition and leaching (unspecified polymer)

Limited concern

70
🧴

Phthalates

Limited concern

70

Degradation of seals and material over time

Limited concern

70

No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Case-Mate Floating Waterproof Phone Pouch

Case-Mate

Floating Waterproof Phone Pouch

Plastic

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade73Good
🧴

Phthalates

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Mold or bacterial growth inside if not dried

Limited concern

70
💨

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from plastic off-gassing

Limited concern

70

No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Case-Mate Waterproof Floating Pouch 2-Pack

Case-Mate

Waterproof Floating Pouch 2-Pack

Polyurethane

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade73Good
🫧

Polyurethane degradation and microparticle shedding

Limited concern

70
🫧

Microplastic leaching from worn seams

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Bacterial or mold growth if inadequately dried

Limited concern

70

No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Case-Mate x LoveShackFancy Waterproof Floating Phone Pouch

Case-Mate

x LoveShackFancy Waterproof Floating Phone Pouch

Polyurethane or synthetic fabric

PFAS Grade85Excellent
Overall Grade69Good

Polyurethane degradation and plasticizer migration

Limited concern

70
🫧

Microplastics

Limited concern

70
🏭

Adhesive or solvent residues from manufacturing

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Zipper or fastener corrosion or failure

Limited concern

70

No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these

Spigen A603 Waterproof Bag

Spigen

A603 Waterproof Bag

Synthetic fabric with unspecified waterproof coating

PFAS Grade40Poor
Overall Grade28Poor
♾️

PFAS

Limited concern

70
🫧

Coating degradation and microparticle shedding

Limited concern

70
💨

Odor/VOC off-gassing from coating

Limited concern

70

Wait for coating details, waterproof bags often contain PFAS water-repellent coating.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Case-Mate Waterproof Phone Bucket Bag

Case-Mate

Waterproof Phone Bucket Bag

Synthetic fabric with unspecified waterproof coating/treatment

PFAS Grade40Poor
Overall Grade28Poor
♾️

PFAS

Limited concern

70

Coating degradation and leachates

Limited concern

70
🫧

Microplastic shedding

Limited concern

70

Pass until brand shares waterproof treatment details.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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