Mizuno · Golf Balls & Equipment
Mizuno MX Golf Glove
Water-resistant golf glove treatment may contain PFAS without brand clarity.
This glove features synthetic materials with water-resistant coating, but Mizuno doesn't disclose whether PFAS is in the water-repellent treatment.
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Material
Synthetic leather/microfiber with water-resistant treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Mizuno MX Golf Glove is made of, ingredients and materials
The Mizuno MX uses synthetic leather (likely polyurethane or PU) and microfiber construction rather than animal leather, which eliminates tanning-chemical risks but introduces polymer-based concerns. Water resistance in golf gloves typically requires a surface treatment, most commonly water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coatings that historically relied on PFAS chemistries such as C8 or C6 variants. Mizuno has not publicly disclosed the specific water-repellent coating chemistry used in this model, leaving the PFAS content uncertain.
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
Water-repellent finishes on synthetic golf gloves commonly contain fluorinated compounds; Mizuno's specific water-repellent coating formulation is not disclosed, making presence and concentration unknown but plausible given industry standard practice.
Source, ATSDR ↗Skin irritation from residual manufacturing chemicals
Synthetic materials may retain trace amounts of processing solvents or finishes; individuals with sensitive skin or chemical sensitivities could experience mild irritation. Pre-washing or airing out the glove before first use may reduce this risk.
What’s reassuring
Polyurethane degradation and off-gassing
Synthetic leather polyurethane is generally stable during normal use and storage at room temperature. No recalls or reports of volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing from Mizuno MX gloves have been documented.
Azo dyes in synthetic leather or microfiber
Synthetic leather and microfiber can be dyed with azo or non-azo colorants; Mizuno does not publicly specify dye chemistry. Azo dyes are regulated in EU and restricted under many brand codes of conduct, but absence of public disclosure does not confirm compliance.
Heavy metals
Golf gloves are not a known source of lead or cadmium contamination in published safety literature. No recalls for the Mizuno MX citing heavy metal content have been issued.
Source, FDA ↗The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Mizuno is a Japanese sporting goods manufacturer with no widely documented public commitment to PFAS phase-out or transparent material disclosure policies specific to footwear and gloves. The brand has not released sustainability reports detailing restricted substance lists or certifications for golf glove lines. This silence is typical among mid-tier sports equipment brands but limits consumer ability to verify lower-concern alternatives within Mizuno's own portfolio.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves are a minor-use, short-contact-duration accessory compared to footwear or clothing, reducing dermal and ingestion exposure routes. Competitors such as Titleist and Callaway also rarely disclose water-repellent coating chemistry. A small number of premium brands (e.g., some leather-focused makers) avoid synthetic coatings entirely but at higher cost. The MX sits in the mainstream market with undifferentiated environmental transparency.
If you buy it
Store the glove dry and avoid prolonged water immersion beyond normal golf course use, as this may increase leaching of coating chemicals. Do not wash in hot water or machine-dry; hand-rinse in cool water and air-dry to preserve the water-repellent coating layer and minimize chemical mobilization. Replace every 1-2 seasons or when grip deteriorates. If you have sensitive skin or chemical sensitivities, request material safety data sheets from the retailer before purchase, though Mizuno may not provide detailed composition.
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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