The Best Non-Toxic Waterproof Winter Gloves of 2026
We scored 15 waterproof winter gloves for PFAS forever chemicals and other hazards, then ranked them safest first. The top pick is Patagonia Patagonia R4 Yulex Regulator Three Finger Mitts at 90/100. Every score below links to the full breakdown of what earned it.
93% of the 15 waterproof winter gloves we scored fail our PFAS and toxin screen.
The safest PFAS-free waterproof winter gloves we have scored
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Patagonia
R4 Yulex Regulator Three Finger Mitts
Yulex (synthetic rubber), neoprene-free alternative
PFAS Grade90ExcellentOverall Grade82Excellent⏳70Coating degradation and water-repellency loss
Limited concern
⚠️70Allergen potential from Yulex itself
Limited concern
Lower PFAS concern; Yulex is a known PFAS-reduction choice, independent verification absent.
⚠Risky category by default
The waterproof winter gloves we would skip
Lowest scoring in this category, worst first.
The North Face
Women's Montana Ski Glove
Nylon/polyester shell with waterproofing treatment
PFAS
High concern
Microplastics
Limited concern
Wait for North Face to disclose water-repellent coating chemistry; ski gloves typically use PFAS-based waterproofing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
The North Face
Women's Etip Indi Gloves
Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
PFAS
Limited concern
Microplastics
Limited concern
Moderate PFAS risk from waterproofing; The North Face has not disclosed coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
The North Face
Women's Osito Etip Glove
Polyester shell with water-repellent coating finish; fleece lining
PFAS
High concern
Polyester microfiber shedding
Limited concern
Coating degradation and leaching from heat exposure
Limited concern
Moderate caution; typical fleece glove with likely water-repellent coating but no brand PFAS transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
What we check on waterproof winter gloves
- Confirmed PFAS, PTFE or fluoropolymer content, which is the heaviest penalty we apply.
- Stain, water or grease resistant treatments, which usually mean fluorinated chemistry.
- Whether the brand discloses what is in the product, or stays silent behind a “clean” claim.
- Independent lab results and certifications where they exist.
Full point-by-point rubric on the methodology page.
The waterproof winter gloves brands that will not say
4 of the brands here publish nothing about PFAS at all. Silence is not evidence of harm, but it is why none of them score well on disclosure.
Columbia, Hestra, Patagonia, The North Face.
Common questions about PFAS-free waterproof winter gloves
Is waterproof winter gloves PFAS free?
Mostly not. Of the 15 waterproof winter gloves we have scored, 93% fail our PFAS and toxin screen, which leaves 1 that pass. The highest scoring is Patagonia Patagonia R4 Yulex Regulator Three Finger Mitts at 90 out of 100. The lowest is The North Face The North Face Women's Montana Ski Glove at 20.
What is the safest waterproof winter gloves you have scored?
Patagonia Patagonia R4 Yulex Regulator Three Finger Mitts, at 90 out of 100, which we band as Excellent. It is yulex (synthetic rubber), neoprene-free alternative.
Which waterproof winter gloves should I avoid?
The three lowest scoring we hold are The North Face The North Face Women's Montana Ski Glove at 20, The North Face The North Face Women's Etip Indi Gloves at 20, The North Face The North Face Women's Osito Etip Glove at 20. The problem with the first is that wait for North Face to disclose DWR chemistry; ski gloves typically use PFAS-based waterproofing.
Which waterproof winter gloves brands will not say whether they use PFAS?
4 of the brands we scored in this category publish nothing about PFAS at all, including Columbia, Hestra, Patagonia, The North Face. Silence is not evidence of harm, but it is the reason those brands cannot score well on disclosure.
Do you lab test waterproof winter gloves?
No. We score from published ingredient lists, materials, certifications, disclosures and third party lab results where they exist. Where a product has been independently tested we use that result and say so.
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