Bridgestone · Golf Balls & Equipment
Bridgestone Soft Grip Golf Glove
Golf glove lacks known waterproofing or Teflon-family coating treatment.
Golf gloves typically use leather and synthetic materials without intentional PFAS coatings, and Bridgestone offers no public PFAS information.
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Material
Leather, synthetic grip material, textiles
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
Chromium (especially Cr(VI) in chrome tanning) and other metals can persist in finished leather. Bridgestone does not publicly disclose tanning method or metal test results for this glove; risk is typical for mass-market leather goods but not characterized for this specific product.
Source, FDA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Textile components (lining, stitching support) may contain residual formaldehyde from sizing or dye fixation. No product-specific data available; low-level exposure is typical for untreated apparel but not documented here.
Source, ATSDR ↗Synthetic grip material degradation and microparticles
Polyurethane or rubber grip compounds can shed microscopic particles during use and storage, especially if exposed to heat or UV. Bridgestone does not specify grip material composition or durability limits, so particulate release rates are unknown.
Mold and bacterial growth in textile lining if wet
Leather-textile hybrids absorb moisture and can harbor mold or bacteria if not dried and stored properly. This is a use-dependent hazard rather than a material defect, managed by regular cleaning and air-drying.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Azo dyes or restricted colorants in leather and textiles
Banned azo dyes are regulated in most major markets where Bridgestone sells; no recalls or safety alerts specific to this glove indicate non-compliance. Standard assumption is that dyes meet legal thresholds, but no independent testing is public.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
The Bridgestone Soft Grip combines genuine leather (typically cow hide) with synthetic grip material on the palm and fingers, plus textile backing. Leather itself is relatively inert once tanned and finished, though tanning chemicals (chrome or vegetable-based) are an upstream concern. The synthetic grip material is likely polyurethane or rubber compound; without waterproofing or water-resistant coatings, this glove avoids Teflon-family coating-based treatments that would introduce PFAS.
The brand's record and disclosure
Bridgestone is a major sporting goods manufacturer with no established public record of recalls or safety disclosures specific to golf gloves. The company maintains general manufacturing standards but does not publish detailed material safety or chemical disclosure reports for apparel products. No independent certifications (such as Oeko-Tex or leather-specific environmental standards) are widely documented for this product line.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves are typically leather or leather-synthetic blends; the Soft Grip sits in the mainstream category. It avoids the hazard of synthetic-only alternatives that may off-gas more volatile compounds. Compared to premium brands with explicit eco-certifications or disclosed tanning methods, this product offers standard safety but less transparency into upstream chemical inputs.
If you buy it
Wear and wash the glove regularly to reduce dust and residual tanning chemicals on the surface. Store in a cool, dry place to prevent mold growth in the textile lining, which can harbor allergens. Replace when grip material shows significant wear or cracking, as degraded synthetic materials may shed microparticles. Do not expose to heat sources or extended UV, as synthetic grip components may degrade faster than 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
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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