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Mizuno Men's RainFit Golf Gloves
Waterproof golf gloves likely use water-repellent coating coatings; brand silent on PFAS.
Golf glove with synthetic leather or polyurethane and water-resistant coating. Mizuno does not disclose PFAS use or avoidance.
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Material
Synthetic leather or polyurethane with water-resistant coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Mizuno Men's RainFit Golf Gloves is made of, ingredients and materials
Mizuno RainFit gloves use synthetic leather or polyurethane with a water-resistant (water-repellent coating) topcoat to shed moisture on the golf course. Polyurethane itself is stable and low-toxicity in normal use, but the applied water-repellent finish is almost certainly fluorinated (PFAS-based) since that is the industry standard for durable golf-glove water resistance. The glove's interior may use cotton or synthetic lining, which poses minimal chemical risk if dyes are controlled.
What’s concerning
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
PFAS
Water-resistant golf gloves almost universally use fluorochemical (PFAS) finishes for durability. Mizuno does not disclose coating composition. Skin contact during wear is considered low-risk, but manufacturing, laundering, and end-of-life disposal pose environmental and indirect exposure concerns.
Source, ATSDR ↗Polyurethane degradation and off-gassing
Synthetic leather and polyurethane can emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during storage or in warm conditions, though established toxicity is low. Well-ventilated storage and initial airing reduce any odor risk.
Skin sensitization or contact dermatitis
Synthetic leather and water-repellent coating coatings can occasionally trigger reactions in users with sensitive skin, particularly if residual processing chemicals remain. Washing before first use and in cool water minimizes risk.
What’s reassuring
Heavy metals
No recalls or public testing data document azo dyes or heavy-metal contamination in Mizuno golf gloves. Premium sports brands typically source polyurethane from regulated suppliers, but Mizuno does not publish third-party dye or metal testing.
Source, FDA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Formaldehyde is uncommon in polyurethane synthetic leather but possible in cotton linings or adhesives. Mizuno has not disclosed use or testing; established data suggests low risk in this product category.
Source, ATSDR ↗The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Mizuno is a major Japanese sportswear manufacturer with no publicly available statements on PFAS use, fluorochemical sourcing, or elimination timelines. The brand has not published restricted-substance lists (RSLs) or third-party certifications (Bluesign, GOTS, OEKO-TEX) specific to this glove line. This silence is typical for performance athletic brands but leaves buyers without data on coating chemistry or durability testing standards.
How it compares in its category
Most premium golf gloves (Callaway, TaylorMade, FootJoy) use similar fluorinated water-repellent coating coatings and offer equally opaque disclosure. A few brands (notably Bionic Glove) advertise PFAS-free or reduced-fluorine alternatives, though these are less common in the golf segment. Mizuno's RainFit sits in the mainstream performance tier without distinguishing itself on chemical transparency or safer-chemistry claims.
If you buy it
Wash gloves by hand in cool water after use to remove salts and debris; avoid hot water or dryers, which can degrade the polyurethane and water-repellent coating prematurely. Store in a dry place away from direct heat. Replace every 1-2 years if used regularly, as the water-repellent finish wears with friction and laundering. Do not expose to solvents or dry cleaning, which can strip the coating.
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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