Bridgestone · Golf Balls & Equipment
Bridgestone Golf Soft Grip Glove
Lower concern; grip material unlikely to contain PFAS.
Leather, synthetic, or elastomer grip without water repellency treatment. No PFAS disclosure from Bridgestone.
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Material
leather, synthetic leather, or fabric grip with elastomer overlay
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.
Elastomer leachates and plasticizers
Elastomer grip overlays may contain phthalates or other plasticizers to maintain flexibility. Direct skin contact is limited and dermal absorption is low, but no public testing data exists for this specific product.
Azo dyes in leather or synthetic leather
If the glove uses colored synthetic leather or dyed genuine leather, azo dyes are a potential component. Skin contact risk is minimal unless the glove is wet or sweating profusely; no recalls have been issued.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
If fabric backing is treated with formaldehyde-based wrinkle resistance or preservation, low-level offgassing may occur. Exposure is brief and localized to hands; no known incidents reported for Bridgestone gloves.
Source, ATSDR ↗Contact dermatitis or skin sensitization
Individual sensitivity to latex, synthetic rubber, or leather dyes is documented in the general population but not specific to this brand. Users with known allergies should verify material composition with the manufacturer before purchase.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Heavy metals
No established data indicates heavy metal contamination in golf glove adhesives. This hazard is monitored primarily in food-contact or children's products, not sports accessories.
Source, FDA ↗The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Bridgestone Golf Soft Grip Gloves typically combine genuine leather or synthetic leather palm surfaces with elastomer (rubber) grip overlays, sometimes reinforced with fabric backing. The elastomer overlay is the primary contact surface and determines chemical leaching risk. Unlike cookware or food-contact items, golf gloves have minimal absorption or ingestion risk, which substantially lowers hazard severity for most chemical classes.
The brand's record and disclosure
Bridgestone is a major Japanese multinational with ISO 9001 and environmental certifications, but does not publicly disclose detailed chemical composition or third-party testing for golf apparel accessories. No product recalls for Soft Grip Gloves appear in CPSC or major safety databases. The brand's silence on PFAS and other additives is typical for the golf equipment sector, not a red flag unique to Bridgestone.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves occupy a low-risk niche, they are worn briefly during activity, have no food or water contact, and shed minimally during use. Compared to textiles with color (where azo dyes are a concern) or flame-retardant apparel, plain grip gloves avoid these exposures. Elastomer grip materials are generally more stable than plasticized fabrics, reducing volatile off-gassing.
If you buy it
Store in a cool, dry place away from prolonged sunlight to prevent elastomer degradation and potential leachate formation. Wash hands after extended use if skin sensitivity exists. Replace gloves when grip material becomes sticky, cracked, or visibly degraded, as breakdown may increase surface leaching. Standard laundry or hand washing of the glove is recommended; avoid high heat or bleach, which can degrade elastomer and leather.
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
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