Sufix ProMix Braid
Braided PE line unlikely to contain PFAS disclosed.
Sufix ProMix Braid is polyethylene braided fishing line with no known PFAS ingredients. Sufix does not publicly disclose PFAS practices.
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Material
braided polyethylene fishing line
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What’s concerning
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.
Microplastic shedding during use
Braided PE fibers can fragment under abrasion (casting, knot stress, contact with rocks or structure) and shed microplastics into aquatic environments. No quantified risk assessment exists for fishing line specifically, but the potential for environmental release is inherent to the material and use case.
Bacterial growth if wet-stored
Braided line retains moisture more readily than monofilament due to its structure. Prolonged wet storage without drying can support mold and bacterial colonization, though this poses minimal human health risk during normal angling. Rinsing and air-drying mitigates this.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Additive leaching (colorants, UV stabilizers)
Polyethylene braids typically contain carbon black (for color and UV protection) and hindered amine light stabilizers (HALS). These are generally bound within the polymer matrix and do not leach significantly at room temperature or in water. No documented health incidents from these additives in fishing line use are on record.
Heavy metals
Braided PE line colors (typically black, green, yellow) rely on carbon black and organic dyes rather than cadmium, chromium, or lead-based pigments. No regulatory or safety reports suggest toxic pigment use in modern braided fishing line.
Source, FDA ↗Coating or sizing degradation
Unlike enameled cookware or coated textiles, braided PE line does not use a separate glaze, resin finish, or chemical coating. The fiber itself is the functional material, so there is no coating layer to degrade and release hazardous residues.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Sufix ProMix Braid is braided polyethylene (PE), a thermoplastic polymer chosen for fishing line because it is strong, flexible, and resistant to water absorption. Braided PE does not rely on surface coatings or enamels that degrade over time, nor does it contain the plasticizers (phthalates) or BPA typical of rigid food-contact plastics. The material is inert in water and does not leach additives under normal fishing conditions (room temperature to warm water exposure).
The brand's record and disclosure
Sufix (owned by Rapala-VMC) publishes no safety data sheets or chemical transparency statements for fishing line products. This silence is typical across the fishing tackle industry, where commodity materials are not subject to consumer product safety regulations like those for cookware or children's goods. No recalls or health controversies involving Sufix braided PE line are on record. The brand does not market certifications related to chemical safety.
How it compares in its category
Braided PE line is a low-hazard choice within fishing tackle. It avoids the fluorocarbon coatings (which may carry PFOA/PFOS concerns in some legacy products) found in premium leader materials, and sidesteps the metal hardware concerns of conventional monofilament spools. Other major braided PE brands (Power Pro, Berkley, Daiwa) operate under the same disclosure-light conditions; no competitor has published superior safety data.
If you buy it
Rinse braided line after saltwater use to remove salt deposits and organic fouling, which can weaken fibers and harbor bacteria in storage. Store in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight, as UV exposure degrades polyethylene over years. Inspect line regularly for fraying, discoloration, or reduced strength; replace when it no longer holds knots reliably or when test strength is compromised. Dispose of used line responsibly (not in water or landfills where it persists); some tackle shops accept line for recycling.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Sufix has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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