Is Kinco PFAS-free?
Across 11 graded products, Kinco averages F (21/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. None of its products grade C or better yet. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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HydroFlector Water-Resistant Premium Grain Buffalo Mitt with Heat Pack Pocket
Buffalo grain leather with unspecified water-resistant coating
Skip or contact Kinco directly about coating chemistry, water-resistant leather gloves often use PFAS-based water-repellent coating treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's HydroFlector Water-Resistant Buffalo & Synthetic Hybrid Gloves
Buffalo leather & synthetic blend with HydroFlector water-resistant coating (unspecified)
Skip until Kinco discloses HydroFlector coating composition or switches to PFAS-free water-repellent coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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HydroFlector Lined Water-Resistant Premium Suede Cowhide Driver Gloves
Cowhide suede with HydroFlector water-resistant lining (unspecified)
Skip unless Kinco discloses the water-resistant coating composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Pigskin Ski Gloves
pigskin leather with water-resistant finish
Lower concern, but confirm water-repellent treatment source before purchase.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's HydroFlector Waterproof Thermal Knit Nitrile Gloves
Nitrile rubber with waterproof coating (type unspecified)
Skip or contact Kinco directly about PFAS in waterproof treatment before buying.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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HydroFlector S Cowhide Leather Lined Gloves
Cowhide leather with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Lower-concern work glove, but water-repellent coating origin undisclosed, request spec sheet if PFAS sensitivity matters.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Hydroflector Gloves Waterproof
Synthetic leather or coated textile with unspecified waterproof treatment
Skip until waterproof treatment is disclosed, Kinco does not specify PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Duck Ski Gloves
Duck canvas/polyester shell with water-resistant treatment (likely water-repellent coating)
Skip until brand clarifies water-repellent coating chemistry, water-resistant work gloves commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's HydroFlector Waterproof Grain Pigskin Palm Glove
Grain pigskin palm with waterproof treatment (water-repellent coating unspecified)
Lower-concern glove, but water-repellent coating treatment identity unknown, contact Kinco for coating details.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Waterproof Insulated Utility Gloves
Synthetic blend with waterproof coating (composition unspecified)
Skip until Kinco discloses waterproofing chemistry or pursues third-party verification.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Cold Protection Gloves
Insulated fabric with water-resistant treatment (likely water-repellent coating)
Skip unless Kinco discloses their water-repellent coating chemistry, waterproof work gloves commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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