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Mizuno RainFit Glove - Pair
Rain glove water-repellent coating likely contains PFAS but unverified.
This rain glove uses water-repellent coating finish typical of rain apparel, which often contains PFAS, unconfirmed by Mizuno.
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Material
textile with water-repellent coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Mizuno RainFit Glove - Pair is made of, ingredients and materials
Mizuno RainFit Gloves are textile (likely polyester or nylon blend) with a water-repellent water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating applied to the surface. water-repellent coating coatings are the primary source of concern for this product category because most commercial water-repellent finishes historically rely on fluorinated compounds (PFAS) to achieve their water-shedding properties. The coating sits on the outer layer and contacts skin during wear, creating a direct exposure pathway.
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.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Water-repellent and anti-wrinkle textile finishes sometimes incorporate formaldehyde-releasing resins as binders. No testing on record for this specific Mizuno product; risk is moderate and typical for coated apparel.
Source, ATSDR ↗Coating degradation and microparticle shedding
As water-repellent coating wears with washing and friction, microscopic particles of coating polymer may shed into wash water and potentially contact skin. No quantification available for this product, but common in weathered water-repellent textiles.
What’s reassuring
Azo dyes (color fastness)
Mizuno uses standard commercial dyeing; no specific recall or testing report flags azo dye hazards in this line. Standard risk for the category if glove exhibits color bleeding during wet use.
Antimony in polyester fiber
If glove material is polyester, antimony trioxide catalyst residues may be present in fiber at trace levels. No recall or testing on record for Mizuno gloves; risk is low and typical for polyester apparel.
Flame retardants
No public disclosure that RainFit gloves contain added flame retardants. Rain gloves are not typically flame-treated, but water-repellent coating coatings occasionally incorporate FR additives; Mizuno has not clarified this.
Source, EPA ↗The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Mizuno has not publicly committed to PFAS-free manufacturing or disclosed the chemistry of coatings used in this glove line. The brand maintains no published sustainability report detailing restricted substance lists or third-party testing for fluorinated compounds in apparel. This silence on a known hazard in the category is a significant transparency gap and makes independent verification impossible.
How it compares in its category
Most rain gloves use fluorinated water-repellent coating coatings because non-fluorinated alternatives (silicone, wax, polyurethane) are less durable and water-resistant over repeated wash cycles. Mizuno's offering is typical in this regard; competitors including The North Face, Salomon, and Arc'teryx also struggle with transparency, though some outdoor brands now offer fluorine-free water-repellent coating options (e.g., Paragon, Gore Wear). RainFit gloves occupy the mid-market segment where water-repellent coating durability is prioritized over chemical disclosure.
If you buy it
Wash gloves by hand in cool water and air dry; machine washing and high heat accelerate coating breakdown and may increase leaching or degradation product release. Replace gloves when water no longer beads on the surface, typically after 2-3 seasons of regular use. Avoid prolonged skin contact with the wet coating immediately after purchase (wear test wash first). If concerned about PFAS, contact Mizuno's customer service to request coating specification; silence should prompt you to consider verified fluorine-free alternatives.
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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