Bridgestone · Golf Balls & Equipment
Bridgestone Fit Golf Glove
Lower concern glove; no known PFAS use in product.
Leather, synthetic, or textile blend without water-resistant coating. Bridgestone makes no PFAS claims.
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Material
leather, synthetic leather, or textile blend
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.
Azo dyes and synthetic dye residues
Synthetic leather backing and any colored textile components may use azo dyes, which can release aromatic amines under sweat or friction; however, golf glove contact is brief and localized. No recalls or complaints are on record for this brand.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Leather tanning may involve formaldehyde resins as a finishing agent; chromium or vegetable tanning are alternatives. Bridgestone does not publicly specify tanning method for this glove. Off-gassing risk is minimal given the product's limited skin contact and outdoor use context.
Source, ATSDR ↗What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Adhesive residues and solvent off-gassing
Glove seams are typically glued and stitched; industrial adhesives can contain volatile organic compounds. No specific off-gassing complaints or test data for Bridgestone Fit gloves are on record.
Antimony in polyester components
If polyester textile is used in back panels, antimony (a flame-retardant catalyst) may be present in trace amounts; however, antimony leaching from finished polyester is not a documented concern, and golf gloves are not treated as flame-retardant apparel.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Bridgestone Fit Golf Gloves use a combination of leather (typically goat or cabretta leather on palm/fingers) and synthetic textile or synthetic leather on the back and sides. Leather is a processed animal material with inherent durability and minimal chemical leaching concerns when tanned properly; synthetic components reduce cost and improve moisture-wicking. The blended construction is standard for mid-range golf gloves and avoids heavy reliance on single-material risks like all-PVC or all-polyester.
The brand's record and disclosure
Bridgestone is a major Japanese tire and sporting goods manufacturer with no publicized major product safety recalls or chemical disclosure scandals for apparel or golf equipment. The company maintains ISO 9001 quality certifications and supplies equipment to professional golf tours, which implies routine third-party oversight. No specific PFAS commitment or disclosure statement is on record for this glove line, consistent with the broader industry silence on water-repellent coatings in golf apparel.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves as a category carry lower chemical exposure risk than clothing worn daily against skin, since contact is limited to one hand for a few hours. Leather-synthetic blends are the industry standard (Callaway, Titleist, FootJoy all use similar constructions). This product sits in the mainstream safety tier; premium all-leather gloves have no chemical advantage, and budget synthetic-only gloves may have higher dye or flame-retardant residues.
If you buy it
Rinse or wipe the glove with a damp cloth before first use to remove any loose dyes or dust from manufacturing. Avoid storing in direct heat or sunlight, which can degrade synthetic components. Wash by hand in cool water with mild soap every 5-10 uses if heavily sweated; air-dry flat. Replace when the grip surface becomes slippery or seams separate, typically after one to two seasons of regular play.
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
- Bridgestone has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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