Mizuno · Golf Balls & Equipment
Mizuno Men's Pro Golf Glove
Likely water-repellent coating-treated; Mizuno won't confirm PFAS information.
Water-repellent finishes on these gloves typically use water-repellent coating technology, though Mizuno won't disclose PFAS use or absence. No independent test results exist for this model.
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Material
Leather, synthetic leather, or textile with water-repellent coating treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Mizuno Men's Pro Golf Glove is made of, ingredients and materials
Mizuno Pro Golf Gloves are typically constructed from cabretta leather (a soft, durable goat leather) or synthetic leather blends on the palm and fingers, with textile backing. Leather itself is a processed animal material with minimal inherent toxicity, but the tanning process and surface treatments (dyes, water-repellent coatings) introduce chemical exposure risk. The water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish is the primary chemical concern, as these coatings historically contained PFAS compounds, though formulations vary by manufacturer and year.
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.
PFAS
Golf glove water-repellency typically requires fluorinated or other hydrophobic treatment. Mizuno has not disclosed whether their Pro Glove uses legacy PFAS or newer alternatives; presence unconfirmed but plausible given product function and market era.
Source, ATSDR ↗Synthetic leather leachables
If synthetic leather backing contains PVC or polyurethane, plasticizers (phthalates) or other leachables may migrate to skin, especially during heavy sweating or prolonged wear in warm conditions; no specific testing on this product is available.
Contact dermatitis from residual finish chemicals
New leather gloves may harbor volatile organic compounds or uncrosslinked dyes that irritate sensitive skin. Hand-washing before use reduces this risk substantially and is standard practice.
What’s reassuring
Heavy metals
No recalls or reports of lead or cadmium in Mizuno leather gloves. Cabretta leather tanning usually employs chromium (III), considered low-toxicity at trace levels, but direct dermal contact remains a theoretical exposure route over long-term use.
Source, FDA ↗Azo dyes in leather finish
Leather dyeing can use azo colorants, which may break down into aromatic amines under sweat or friction; no documented incidents with Mizuno golf gloves, and leather-grade dyes are generally subject to stricter controls than textile dyes.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Mizuno is a Japanese athletic equipment manufacturer with a mixed transparency record on chemical content. The brand has not published public statements on PFAS elimination or use in golf gloves specifically. No major recalls or chemical safety controversies are on record for Mizuno golf gloves. Without direct disclosure from Mizuno regarding their water-repellent coating chemistry, the specific fluorinated compound(s) used remain unknown.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves are a low-use, skin-contact product worn intermittently, reducing overall chemical exposure compared to daily-wear apparel or food-contact items. Premium leather gloves from Mizuno, Callaway, and Titleist sit in a middle tier, better construction and material control than budget synthetic alternatives, but without transparent PFAS-free or GOTS-certified claims like some specialty brands offer. The water-repellent coating is functionally necessary for water resistance in wet conditions, making complete avoidance difficult in this category.
If you buy it
Wash new gloves by hand in cool water before first use to remove surface dyes and finishes. Store in a breathable bag (not plastic) to prevent moisture and mildew; avoid machine washing or heat drying, which can degrade the leather and coating. Replace when the palm shows visible wear, cracking, or loss of grip, typically after 2-3 seasons of regular play. Hand-washing periodically with mild soap extends life and reduces chemical buildup on skin contact points.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Mizuno has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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