Bridgestone · Golf Balls & Equipment
Bridgestone Golf Tour B Fit Glove
Lower PFAS risk but brand offers limited transparency.
Leather and synthetics without Teflon-family coating coatings or waterproofing. Bridgestone provides no PFAS disclosure.
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Material
Leather and synthetic materials
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.
Heavy metals
Chrome, lead, and cadmium can be present in leather after industrial tanning. Golf glove leather is usually chrome-tanned under regulatory oversight in major manufacturers, reducing but not eliminating risk. Hand skin contact is the exposure route; risk is low if hands are washed after use and glove is not worn with open wounds.
Source, FDA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Leather may contain trace formaldehyde or formaldehyde-releasing biocides from preservation during storage and shipping. Exposure via skin contact is minimal; inhalation risk is negligible given glove is not heated. Unlikely to exceed occupational thresholds for non-industrial users.
Source, ATSDR ↗Azo dyes in synthetic materials
Polyester and nylon blends on the glove back may use azo-based colorants, which are restricted in some jurisdictions but still used in non-regulated markets. Skin contact is primary route; azo dyes are not systemically absorbed in significant amounts through intact skin. Risk is higher if glove is worn on damp or abraded skin.
Microplastics
Synthetic cuff and back materials may shed microfibers during use and washing, though golf gloves see minimal mechanical stress compared to apparel worn full-body. Shedding is unlikely to be significant over a glove's typical 1-2 season lifespan.
Source, EPA ↗What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
VOC off-gassing from synthetic blends
No documented reports of excessive VOC emissions from Bridgestone golf gloves. Polyester and spandex blends are not typically volatile at room temperature. Off-gassing would only be relevant if glove were heated (not a normal use case).
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Bridgestone Tour B Fit Gloves use leather (typically sheepskin or goat leather on palm/fingers) combined with synthetic materials (polyester, spandex, or nylon blends) on the back and cuff. Leather tanning introduces potential heavy metal residues (chromium, lead) and formaldehyde-based preservatives, though quality golf glove leather is usually chrome-tanned under regulated conditions. Synthetic blends may contain azo dyes and finishes, though golf gloves are not heat-applied or directly ingested, limiting exposure routes compared to cookware or food-contact items.
The brand's record and disclosure
Bridgestone is a major Japanese multinational in sports equipment with no public record of apparel chemical transparency initiatives or third-party certifications for glove lines. The brand has not published restricted substance lists, bluesign certifications, or OEKO-TEX compliance for Tour B gloves. No recalls or chemical safety controversies specific to Bridgestone golf gloves are on record. Silence on PFAS and tanning chemistry is typical for golf equipment but limits independent verification.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves occupy a middle ground in apparel risk, they are skin-contact items but not heated, not ingested, and worn for short periods (rounds typically 3-4 hours). Most competitors (Callaway, TaylorMade, Titleist) follow the same leather-synthetic blend model without public chemical disclosures. Premium tour-grade gloves prioritize durability and grip performance over sustainability certifications, so Bridgestone is neither ahead nor behind on chemical transparency versus category norms.
If you buy it
Store in a dry place away from direct heat or sunlight to minimize synthetic material degradation and off-gassing. Wash hands after use if you have sensitive skin, as trace residues from tanning or dyes may irritate (rare but possible with untreated leather). Replace when grip degrades or seams fray, typically after 1-2 seasons of regular play. Avoid prolonged contact with wet skin in the glove, as moisture accelerates tanning chemical leaching.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 68% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Bridgestone has made none
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