Waterproof Phone Cases, ranked by PFAS safety
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Motorola
Body Glove Waterproof Tidal Phone Case for Motorola moto g Play
Waterproof phone case with undisclosed coating; PFAS risk uncertain.
Blackview
Blackview C03 Leather Protective Case with Shoulder Strap For Active 7/Active 10 Pro
Lower concern. Leather cases rarely treated with PFAS.
Worth buying Good or Excellent, safest first
Blackview
C03 Leather Protective Case with Shoulder Strap For Active 7/Active 10 Pro
leather (primary material), shoulder strap
Lead
Limited concern
Synthetic dyes and colorants in leather and strap fabric
Limited concern
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from tanning and finishing
Moderate concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Lower concern. Leather cases rarely treated with PFAS.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Griffin
Survivor Case with Belt Clip for Apple iPhone 4/4S GB01902
Polycarbonate, silicone, TPE
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing
Limited concern
Lower concern phone case.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Griffin
Survivor Strong for iPhone 11 Pro GIP-023
TPU, polycarbonate, recycled plastic
Heavy metals
Limited concern
VOC off-gassing (polycarbonate/TPU)
Limited concern
Phone case materials lower concern.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Mophie
Juice Pack Access Battery Case for iPhone 11 Pro
Polymer plastic housing, internal lithium-ion battery
Lithium-ion battery thermal runaway risk
Limited concern
Polymer housing degradation and microplastic shedding
Limited concern
Bacterial or fungal growth in case seams
Limited concern
No known PFAS risk, but brand transparency on materials is limited.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Mophie
Check Case for iPhone 17
Polycarbonate plastic shell, microfiber interior
Microplastic shedding from microfiber interior
Limited concern
Degradation and brittleness over extended time
Limited concern
Typical phone case, lower concern.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro TechWoven Case with MagSafe
Woven textile (likely polyester/nylon blend) with elastomer accents
Heavy metals
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding from woven fiber
Limited concern
Lower concern. Textile case unlikely to contain PFAS; no water-repellent coating treatment evident.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Apple
Beats iPhone 17 Pro Max Rugged Case with MagSafe and Camera Control
Polymer blend (likely polycarbonate or TPE), metal accents
Polymer degradation over time
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding from wear
Limited concern
Lower concern; no PFAS-typical treatment claims, but no public disclosure.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max TechWoven Case with MagSafe
Woven fabric blend, MagSafe magnets
Nickel leaching from MagSafe magnets
Limited concern
No PFAS risk signals identified; standard case materials
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Pelican
Voyager MagSafe Case with Holster for Apple iPhone 16e / iPhone 15 / iPhone 14 / iPhone 13
Polycarbonate and rubberized polymer case with MagSafe attachment
Rubberized polymer off-gassing (VOCs)
Limited concern
PFAS
Limited concern
Phone case lacks PFAS disclosure.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Incipio
Velocity for MagSafe for iPhone 17 Pro
Polycarbonate and thermoplastic polyurethane
Skin irritation or contact dermatitis from materials
Limited concern
Phone case material unlikely to require PFAS.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Incipio
DualPro for iPhone 16 Pro Max
TPE/polycarbonate blend case
Degradation and microplastic shedding from wear
Limited concern
Rigid phone case, lower PFAS concern.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Urban Armor Gear
UAG Pathfinder Case for Apple iPhone 13
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), polycarbonate composite
Thermal degradation and off-gassing
Limited concern
Coating adhesion and separation
Limited concern
Durable phone case, no confirmed PFAS concern.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Urban Armor Gear
Plyo iPhone 15 Pro Case
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), polycarbonate core
Polycarbonate microleaching under heat stress
Limited concern
TPU degradation and polymer fragmentation
Limited concern
Bacterial and fungal growth on outer surface
Limited concern
Phone case with lower PFAS concern; no evidence of problematic treatments.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Urban Armor Gear
UAG Pathfinder Clear Magsafe iPhone 16 Pro Case
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and polycarbonate blend, clear coating
Microplastic shedding from coating breakdown
Limited concern
No public PFAS disclosure.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Incipio
Velocity Fog for Magsafe for iPhone 17
Thermoplastic polymer blend with MagSafe components
Plasticizer and additive leaching
Limited concern
UV and heat-induced polymer breakdown
High concern
Metal (MagSafe component) corrosion and leaching
Limited concern
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing
Limited concern
Insufficient transparency.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Ghostek
iPhone 16 Series Rugged Full Body MagSafe Cases — NAUTICAL slim
TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) with unknown protective coating
Unknown protective coating composition
Limited concern
TPU degradation under heat or UV
Moderate concern
Microplastic shedding from coating wear
Limited concern
Unknown coating formulation; no PFAS disclosure by Ghostek.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Motorola
for Motorola Moto G 5G 2025 Case with Built-in Screen Protector
Plastic case and glass screen protector, coating unspecified
PFAS
Limited concern
Adhesive leaching from case-to-glass bond
Limited concern
Unknown coatings on screen protector raise concern, skip until clarified.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Incipio
Duo for Magsafe for iPhone Air
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and polycarbonate blend with unspecified coatings
Coating composition (unspecified)
Limited concern
Volatile organic compounds (VOC) off-gassing
Limited concern
Coating degradation and microplastic shedding
Moderate concern
Leaching from coating into hand contact
Limited concern
Skip until manufacturer clarifies coating and material sourcing.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Urban Armor Gear
Pathfinder MagSafe Case for Apple iPhone 17
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and polycarbonate composite
Microplastics
Limited concern
Adhesive leachables from MagSafe attachment
Limited concern
Unknown coating composition.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
CAT
Nyan Cat Waterproof Phone Protector Y2k Case Keep It Dry Swim Iphone
Unspecified plastic/polymer with waterproof coating
Waterproof coating composition (undisclosed)
High concern
Polymer base leaching (unspecified plastic type)
Limited concern
Coating degradation and microparticles
Moderate concern
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing
Limited concern
Skip. Waterproof coating composition undisclosed, PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
CAT
Underwater Cat Tough Phone Case for iPhone 717 Pro Max Glossy Dual Layer Shockproof Ocean Animal Protective Cover Gift f
TPU or silicone dual-layer with unspecified waterproof coating
PFAS
Limited concern
TPU/silicone base layer degradation
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding
Limited concern
Skip until coating transparency improves.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Ghostek
iPhone 16 Waterproof Case Military Grade 10FT Drop Protection — NAUTICAL
TPU/polycarbonate blend with unspecified waterproof treatment
Waterproof coating leaching
Limited concern
Coating failure and micro-abrasion
Limited concern
Lack of safety certification or third-party testing
Moderate concern
Waterproof cases often use PFAS coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
LifeProof
Fre Case for iPhone 11 Pro
Polycarbonate and synthetic rubber, waterproof coating unspecified
PFAS
High concern
Polycarbonate degradation under UV/stress
Limited concern
Skin sensitization from coating residue
Limited concern
Waterproof case; coating chemistry undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
LifeProof
FRE Series Waterproof Case for iPhone 11 PRO MAX Non-Retail Packaging
Polycarbonate/TPE with undisclosed waterproof coating
Undisclosed waterproof coating composition
Limited concern
TPE elastomer degradation and leaching
Limited concern
Coating adhesion loss and microparticle exposure
Moderate concern
Waterproof cases often use PFAS coatings; LifeProof silent on materials.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
LifeProof
FRE Magsafe Series Waterproof Case for iPhone 13 Pro
Polycarbonate shell, unspecified waterproof coating
Undisclosed waterproof coating composition
High concern
Polycarbonate degradation under UV and heat
Limited concern
Coating delamination and microplastic shedding
Limited concern
Mold or bacterial growth in sealed cavities
Limited concern
Skip. Waterproof case lacks PFAS transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
LifeProof
Next Series Dirt + Drop-Proof Case for iPhone 11 Pro
Polycarbonate and proprietary waterproof coating
Proprietary waterproof coating composition
Limited concern
Coating adhesion and microparticle shedding
Limited concern
Port seal durability and bacterial growth
Limited concern
Skip pending material transparency; waterproof cases often use PFAS coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sony
Onn Waterproof Phone Pouch, Clear Compatible with iPhone, Samsung, Google, and Huawei with screens up to 7
PVC or TPU with unspecified waterproof coating
Phthalate leaching (PVC only)
Limited concern
Waterproof coating composition unknown
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding with wear
Limited concern
Degradation under UV and heat exposure
High concern
Skip. Waterproof pouch coating source and PFAS content unknown.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sony
Geckobrands Waterproof Mobile Phone Pouch
Polyurethane or PVC with unspecified waterproof coating
PFAS
Limited concern
Polyurethane or PVC degradation
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding from coating
Limited concern
Unknown additive package in coating
Moderate concern
Waterproof coating source unclear; no PFAS disclosure from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sony
Case Mate Waterproof Floating Pouch
Unspecified fabric/plastic with waterproof coating
Waterproof coating composition (unspecified)
Limited concern
Coating degradation and microplastic release
Limited concern
Mold or bacterial growth on fabric
Limited concern
Unknown waterproof treatment raises PFAS concern.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Blackview
Nite Ize RunOff Waterproof Phone Case
Plastic shell with waterproof coating (type unspecified)
Waterproof coating leaching (unidentified chemistry)
Limited concern
Plastic shell degradation and microplastic shedding
Limited concern
Skin sensitization from coating contact
Limited concern
Waterproof phone cases often use PFAS coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Blackview
Body Glove Tidal Waterproof Phone Pouch
Plastic pouch with waterproof coating, composition unspecified
Unspecified waterproof coating (possible Teflon-type coating or polyurethane-derived polymers)
Limited concern
Plastic base composition unspecified
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding from coating wear
Limited concern
Skin sensitization from coating residues or absorbed moisture
Limited concern
Skip until waterproof coating and materials fully disclosed
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Griffin
Survivor iPhone Gb36203
Polycarbonate shell with proprietary waterproof/drop-protective coating
PFAS
Limited concern
Coating degradation and microparticles
Limited concern
Chemical off-gassing or odor
Limited concern
Protective case coating unspecified; Griffin discloses no PFAS position.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Griffin
Survivor Waterproof And Catalyst For Iphone 5/ 5s - 4 Colors
Polycarbonate/thermoplastic with waterproof coating
BPA & bisphenols
Limited concern
PFAS
High concern
Coating degradation and secondary leaching
Moderate concern
Phthalates
Limited concern
Skip. Waterproof phone cases often contain PFAS; Griffin provides no disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Ozark Trail
Waterproof Phone Pouch Full Cover Case for All Models
Neoprene or PVC with unspecified waterproof coating
Undisclosed waterproof coating (likely fluorocarbon-based)
Moderate concern
PVC off-gassing and plasticizer leaching
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding from coating
Limited concern
Mold or bacterial growth in storage
Limited concern
Skip. Waterproof pouch coating composition not disclosed by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Mophie
Juice Pack Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Plastic housing with unspecified waterproof coating
PFAS
Limited concern
Coating integrity and moisture ingress
Limited concern
Skip until brand discloses waterproof coating composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Mophie
Juice Pack Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Lithium battery, plastic housing, elastomer seals with unspecified waterproof coatings
Lithium battery thermal and mechanical rupture
Moderate concern
PFAS
Limited concern
Plastic housing degradation and microplastic release
Limited concern
Electrolyte leakage if seal integrity fails
Limited concern
Skip until Mophie discloses waterproof treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Apple
Body Glove Tidal Waterproof Phone Case for iPhone
Thermoplastic urethane (TPU) or silicone rubber with proprietary waterproof coating
PFAS
High concern
TPU or silicone elastomer degradation under UV and heat
Limited concern
Allergic contact dermatitis from case material or processing residues
Limited concern
Seal failure and liquid ingress if gaskets degrade
Moderate concern
Skip until Body Glove discloses waterproof coating composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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