Dick's Sporting Goods (house brand) Review, Is Dick's Sporting Goods (house brand) Non-Toxic?
Across 4 graded products, Dick's Sporting Goods (house brand) averages Good (55/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 2 of its products grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
Worth buying from Dick's Sporting Goods (house brand) Good or better, best-graded first
Dick's Sporting Goods (house brand)
DSG Fitness Mat
foam/rubber base with fabric cover (likely EVA or NBR)
Formaldehyde / VOCs
EVA foam and synthetic fabric covers may emit low levels of volatile organics during…
Degradation and microparticle release over time
Foam mats degrade with UV exposure, heat, and mechanical wear. Breakdown can release…
Lower concern. Typical foam mat lacks known PFAS-prone coatings.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Dick's Sporting Goods (house brand)
Fitness Gear Fitness Mat
PVC or rubber foam, no disclosed surface treatment
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing
PVC and rubber foam both emit low levels of VOCs, especially when new. This product has…
Phthalate migration from PVC
If the mat contains virgin PVC (common in budget fitness mats), phthalate plasticizers…
Degradation and microparticle shedding
PVC and rubber mats degrade over years of use, particularly if exposed to heat, sunlight…
Likely lower concern; PVC/rubber mats rarely need PFAS treatments.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Dick's Sporting Goods (house brand)
CALIA 5mm Dry Grip Yoga Mat
Rubber base with dry-grip coating, composition unspecified
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Dry-grip coatings on rubber mats often contain polyurethane or acrylic resins that…
Coating degradation and microparticle shedding
Unspecified coatings on rubber mats are prone to wear, flaking, and degradation with use…
Rubber base off-gassing and allergenicity
Natural and synthetic rubber can off-gas organic compounds (e.g., from vulcanization…
PFAS
Dry-grip or non-slip coatings on yoga mats sometimes incorporate PFAS for water and oil…
Yoga mat with unspecified coating; PFAS risk unclear without lab testing.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Dick's Sporting Goods (house brand)
Calia No-Slip Yoga Mat Towel
microfiber polyester with water-repellent coating
Water-repellent coating composition (water-repellent coating treatment)
Microfiber yoga towels commonly use fluorinated or PFAS-based water-repellent coating…
Microplastics
Microfiber textiles can shed fibers, especially when new or after repeated washing. Shed…
Yoga mat towel likely uses water-repellent coating treatment; PFAS risk unclear without disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dick's Sporting Goods (house brand) and PFAS, common questions
- Does Dick's Sporting Goods (house brand) have PFAS?
- We graded 4 Dick's Sporting Goods (house brand) products, averaging Good (55/100). 2 grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Dick's Sporting Goods (house brand) non-toxic?
- DSG Fitness Mat is the highest-graded Dick's Sporting Goods (house brand) product we have scored, at 75/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which Dick's Sporting Goods (house brand) products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Dick's Sporting Goods (house brand) products we have scored are DSG Fitness Mat, Fitness Gear Fitness Mat. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Dick's Sporting Goods (house brand) products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Dick's Sporting Goods (house brand) products we have scored are Calia No-Slip Yoga Mat Towel, CALIA 5mm Dry Grip Yoga Mat. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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