Bridgestone · Golf Balls & Equipment
Bridgestone Tour Premium Golf Glove
Leather base sound but water-repellent coating finish PFAS status remains unclear.
Leather palm with synthetic back and moisture-wicking treatment. Bridgestone hasn't disclosed PFAS or water-repellent coating chemistry.
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Material
Leather palm with synthetic back; moisture-wicking treatment
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.
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
Heavy metals
Leather tanning can involve chromium (chrome tanning, most common) or vegetable tannins. Chromium levels in finished leather are generally low after processing, but residual metal salts may persist. Direct prolonged skin contact with untreated or poorly finished leather could theoretically present minor exposure, though golf glove use is brief and intermittent.
Source, FDA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyester or nylon components may be treated with formaldehyde-based resins for water repellency or shape retention. No specific test data for this model is available, but such treatments are common in sportswear. Exposure during wear is minimal; off-gassing is most relevant during storage or in warm conditions.
Source, ATSDR ↗Degradation and microfiber shedding from synthetic back
Polyester or nylon backing degrades with repeated flexing, washing, and sweat exposure over months of use. This can shed microfibers into the environment and potentially be inhaled during wear. The degree of shedding depends on weave density and coating durability; no manufacturer data quantifies this for this model.
What’s reassuring
Moisture-wicking finish chemical composition
Bridgestone does not disclose the chemistry of the moisture-wicking treatment applied to the synthetic back. It may be a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating, silicone-based finish, or other polymer; without transparency, specific hazard assessment is not possible. Performance data suggests the treatment remains stable during normal use and washing.
Azo dyes or other colorant toxicity
Golf gloves are typically dyed during leather or synthetic preparation. No recalls or safety alerts specific to Bridgestone Tour Premium colorants are on record. Azo dyes are regulated in the EU and increasingly restricted, but testing specificity for this glove is not publicly available.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
The Bridgestone Tour Premium pairs a leather palm (typically cowhide or sheepskin) with a synthetic polyester or nylon back, a standard construction for golf gloves. The moisture-wicking treatment is likely a water-repellent finish applied to the synthetic component to manage sweat during play. Leather itself is relatively inert when tanned properly, but the synthetic back and any applied coatings (including water-repellent finishes) are the main exposure points during handling and wear.
The brand's record and disclosure
Bridgestone, a major Japanese tire and sporting goods manufacturer, does not publicly disclose detailed chemical inventories or certifications for golf gloves specifically. The brand has faced scrutiny over PFAS use in tire manufacturing but has not transparently addressed it in apparel or small goods. No recalls or chemical controversies specific to this glove model are on public record, though the parent company's broader silence on PFAS "forever chemicals" is notable.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves occupy a niche market with minimal regulatory oversight or third-party testing. Most competitors (Titleist, Callaway, FootJoy) use similar leather-synthetic blends with moisture treatments and do not publicly disclose hazard data. The Bridgestone Tour Premium sits in the mid-premium price tier and is comparable in construction to widely sold alternatives; no independent data suggests it presents different PFAS concerns than mainstream rivals.
If you buy it
Wash the glove in cool water with mild soap after heavy use to remove sweat salts and microbes that can degrade materials. Dry flat away from direct heat or sunlight, which can crack or shrink leather. Replace when the palm shows visible wear, texture loss, or reduced grip; this typically occurs after 12-24 months of regular play. Store in a dry, cool place; moisture and heat accelerate degradation of both leather and synthetic components.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 55% 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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