Hybrid Non-Stick Fry Pan

Name: Hybrid Non-Stick Fry Pan
Brand: HexClad

PFR Grade

Fair — some plastic content or limited transparency

HexClad's hybrid design uses a PTFE non-stick coating in the hexagonal pattern. Despite marketing claims, PTFE is still present and can release PFAS when scratched or overheated. The stainless steel peaks provide some protection but do not eliminate the risk.

PFR Caution

Hybrid stainless steel and non-stick fry pan with hexagonal pattern. Celebrity-endorsed and heavily marketed.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials

Packaging

Transparency

Durability

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This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 5, 2026

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High Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Non-stick cookware coated with PTFE (Teflon) or other PFAS compounds releases toxic particles and gases when overheated or scratched. These 'forever chemicals' accumulate in the body and have been linked to thyroid disease, cancer, and immune dysfunction. Every meal cooked in a scratched non-stick pan is a potential exposure event.

Synthetic Plastic Content

synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

HexClad's marketing is sophisticated but the fundamental chemistry is concerning. PTFE is still present in the hexagonal valleys of the pan. When the coating degrades — and it will — PFAS compounds are released. The premium price does not justify the chemical risk compared to cast iron or stainless steel.

Chemical & Health Analysis

Each chemical of concern is broken down below — what it is, where it comes from in this product, what it does to the body, and who is most at risk.

Contains:PTFE non-stick coating in hexagonal pattern

PFAS

Source

PTFE coating in hexagonal pattern

Health Risk

PFAS release when coating degrades or is overheated

Who Is Most At RiskEveryone who cooks with the pan regularly

Peer-Reviewed Sources

All health claims are based on published, peer-reviewed research from the NIH, WHO, IARC, and peer-reviewed journals. This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.