MacGregor Review, Is MacGregor Non-Toxic?
Across 7 graded products, MacGregor averages Poor (33/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. None of its products grade Good or better yet. 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.
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
MacGregor
Shock Absorbing Base
foam or elastomer cushioning in shoe base
Foam degradation and off-gassing
EVA and polyurethane foams can degrade with age, heat, or moisture exposure, potentially…
Adhesive and binder leachables
Shoe cushioning is typically glued to uppers and midsoles using polyurethane or phenolic…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyurethane and phenolic adhesives in shoe construction may contain trace formaldehyde…
Unknown material composition.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
MacGregor
Umpire's Inside Chest Protector
foam padding, cotton/poly blend outer shell
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Cotton-polyester blends in sports apparel may use formaldehyde-based resins for wrinkle…
Foam degradation and particle shedding
Polyethylene and EVA foams degrade under mechanical stress and UV exposure, potentially…
Azo dyes in outer shell coloring
Dark-colored cotton-poly blends may use azo dyes, which can release aromatic amines under…
Antimony in polyester component
Polyester fibers may contain antimony as a catalyst from manufacturing. Levels in apparel…
Lower concern. Materials not linked to PFAS.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
MacGregor
Adult Padded Shin Guard
Foam padding, EVA/synthetic shell, likely water-repellent coating-treated outer layer
water-repellent coating treatment (fluorinated or non-fluorinated, unspecified)
MacGregor does not disclose whether the water-repellent finish uses PFAS or non-PFAS…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Foam-to-shell adhesion may use formaldehyde-containing resins, a common practice in…
EVA foam degradation and microparticle release
Over time, EVA padding may crumble or shed small particles, especially if compressed…
Unknown PFAS risk; no brand disclosure on treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
MacGregor
Golf Deluxe Padded Travel Cover with Wheels
padded fabric with waterproof coating, wheels
Waterproof coating composition (likely fluorinated)
water-repellent coating coatings on padded golf equipment are typically Teflon-type…
Off-gassing from adhesives and coating
Polyurethane or acrylic adhesives binding foam to outer fabric and water-repellent…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Budget-tier padded fabrics may use formaldehyde-releasing resins for crease resistance or…
Microfiber shedding from padding
Foam padding under friction (wheels, handling, flexing during travel) can generate…
Golf bag cover with unspecified waterproof treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
MacGregor
Varsity Chest Protector
Padded synthetic fabric with water-resistant finish
Water-resistant finish composition (unknown water-repellent coating chemistry)
The product uses an unspecified water-resistant treatment; if fluorochemical-based…
Bacterial and mold growth in padding
Closed-cell foam padding retains moisture if not dried thoroughly after use; prolonged…
Polyurethane or foam degradation over time
Padding degrades with repeated compression and UV exposure; breakdown products may…
Skip due to unknown water-repellent coating treatment, no PFAS transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
MacGregor
MCB67 Umpire's Leg Guards
Padded nylon/polyester with moisture-resistant treatment
Moisture-resistant coating degradation and inhalation
The undisclosed water-repellent coating finish will degrade with washing and wear. As it…
Irritation from undisclosed additives in padding
Foam or fiber padding often includes fire-retardant compounds, anti-microbial agents, or…
Likely water-repellent coating-treated.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
MacGregor
B61 Double Knee Varsity Leg Guard
nylon/polyester blend with water-resistant treatment
PFAS
MacGregor does not disclose whether the water-repellent coating is PFAS-based…
Microplastic shedding during washing
Nylon/polyester blended textiles shed microfibers, especially in early washes. This is a…
Skip due to likely water-repellent coating treatment and no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
MacGregor and PFAS, common questions
- Does MacGregor have PFAS?
- We graded 7 MacGregor products, averaging Poor (33/100). None grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is MacGregor non-toxic?
- No MacGregor product we graded reaches Good. The best of them is Macgregor Shock Absorbing Base at 65/100.
- Which MacGregor products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded MacGregor products we have scored are MacGregor B61 Double Knee Varsity Leg Guard, MacGregor MCB67 Umpire's Leg Guards, MacGregor Varsity Chest Protector. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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