Always Infinity Size Pads
High uncertainty. No PFAS disclosure or testing data available.
Always Infinity pads use waterproof coatings of unspecified composition. The brand provides no PFAS information, testing, or third-party verification. Lab data on this specific product is unavailable.
The better-graded swap
Seventh Generation
Seventh Generation Chlorine Free Maxi Pads
100/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned Excellent.
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Material
cellulose and synthetic polymers with waterproof coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Always Infinity Size Pads is made of, ingredients and materials
Always Infinity pads use a cellulose-based absorbent core with synthetic polymer layers and an unnamed waterproof backing coating. The cellulose itself is a well-established low-hazard material, but the waterproof coating composition is not publicly detailed by the brand. Without disclosure of that coating's chemistry, whether it contains PFAS, other fluorinated compounds, or conventional polymers remains opaque. This opacity is the core concern, not the cellulose or standard synthetics.
What’s concerning
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Waterproof coating composition (unspecified)
Always does not disclose the chemistry of the waterproof backing layer. It may or may not contain PFAS or other synthetic coatings; absence of a recall does not confirm safety. This is the primary information gap.
Fragrance allergens or skin sensitization
Always Infinity is marketed in unscented and scented variants; scented versions may contain fragrance compounds that trigger contact dermatitis in sensitive users. This is a user-specific risk, not a formulation defect.
What’s reassuring
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No formaldehyde hazards have been reported in Always Infinity or mainstream period pad synthetic layers. Cellulose-based products in this category are not typically treated with formaldehyde resins.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
No testing or recalls on record for lead, cadmium, or azo dye hazards in Always Infinity or comparable mainstream pads. Bleaching and whitening do not inherently introduce these risks.
Source, FDA ↗Microplastic or polymer particle shedding
No evidence that Always Infinity sheds microplastics into the body during normal use. Integrity of the synthetic layers under body temperature and moisture is not a documented concern for this product class.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Procter & Gamble (Always parent company) has not published ingredient lists, coating specifications, or PFAS testing results for Infinity pads despite industry-wide pressure for menstrual product transparency. The brand has made no public commitment to PFAS phase-out or third-party certification of period products. P&G does disclose some chemicals in other categories but remains silent on period care formulations, a pattern shared across most major brands in this category.
How it compares in its category
Most mainstream period pads (Tampax, Kotex, store brands) similarly lack detailed coating disclosure and PFAS testing data; this is a category-wide transparency gap, not an Always-specific failure. A small number of certified organic or PFAS-tested alternatives (Rael, Flex, some European brands) publish more detail, but cost and availability vary widely. Always Infinity occupies the mainstream middle, no worse on disclosure than its direct competitors, but also no better.
If you buy it
There are no special usage precautions specific to this product's material composition. Standard hygiene applies, change every 4-8 hours to prevent bacterial growth and TSS risk (unrelated to coating hazards). If PFAS exposure is a personal priority, request ingredient details directly from P&G or consider certified alternatives with published test results. Storage in a cool, dry place does not degrade the product in ways that would increase leaching.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Always Infinity has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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