Is Mechanix PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Mechanix averages F (31/100). 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
Mechanix
Wear ColdWork Guide Gloves
Synthetic leather/polyurethane with neoprene and nylon
Lower concern; no evidence of PFAS treatment, but brand provides no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Wear ColdWork FastFit Gloves
synthetic rubber, neoprene, nylon mesh
Lower PFAS concern for work gloves; no known water-repellent coating typical of this product line.
⚠Risky category by default
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Wear ColdWork Insulated Driver
Synthetic textiles (polyester/nylon blend) with unspecified water-resistant treatment
Skip until Mechanix discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switch to untreated alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Mechanix
Wear ColdWork M-Pact Winter Work Gloves
Nylon/synthetic shell with unspecified waterproof/water-resistant treatment
Skip until brand discloses waterproofing chemistry or provides PFAS assurance.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Mechanix
Coldwork Waterproof Leather M-Pact Driver Gloves
Leather with waterproof treatment (unspecified water-repellent coating)
Skip until waterproof treatment is disclosed, leather work gloves often use PFAS-based water-repellent coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Wear Tactical ColdWork Original Winter Gloves
Synthetic leather/PU upper with water-repellent coating-treated textile lining
Moderate concern: water-repellent coating type undisclosed; contact Mechanix for PFAS chemistry before purchase.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Wear ColdWork M-Pact Heated Gloves
synthetic textiles (nylon, polyester) with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish; heated elements likely polyamide insula
Moderate PFAS risk due to water-repellent coating; Mechanix does not disclose chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Wear ColdWork Heated Gloves
Synthetic leather/polyester blend with waterproof treatment and heated elements
Skip until Mechanix discloses waterproof treatment chemistry, heated work gloves often use water-repellent coating coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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