Sports Equipment Padding, ranked by PFAS safety
24 products graded A to F, safest first. None have earned a C or better yet, so we show the full ranking and the least-concerning options first.
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Easton
Universal Padding Fit Kit
foam padding, elastic straps
Low risk product, but brand discloses nothing on PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Easton
Pro Style Shock Absorbing Pad
Foam padding, likely EVA or polyurethane
Lower concern; foam padding unlikely PFAS source, but no disclosure confirmed.
⚠Risky category by default
MacGregor
Shock Absorbing Base
foam or elastomer cushioning in shoe base
Unknown material composition.
⚠Risky category by default
MacGregor
B64 Double Knee Youth Leg Guard
polyester/nylon blend, likely uncoated or minimally treated
Youth athletic leg guard with lower concern profile, no PFAS-prone features identified.
⚠Risky category by default
MacGregor
Umpire's Inside Chest Protector
foam padding, cotton/poly blend outer shell
Lower PFAS concern. Sports equipment padding typically PFAS-free.
⚠Risky category by default
LP (Lp Inc)
La Pointique Four-Way Stretch Knee Sleeve Support Brace
Neoprene sleeve with nylon/spandex blend support straps
Lower concern. Standard sports brace materials rarely PFAS-treated.
⚠Risky category by default
LP (Lp Inc)
Removable Shoulder Pads
Polyester or foam padding, standard textile
Lower concern. Standard shoulder pads unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
LP (Lp Inc)
CCM LTP Shoulder Pad
foam padding, nylon shell
Lower concern; foam and nylon unlikely PFAS sources.
⚠Risky category by default
LP (Lp Inc)
LC Stretch Shoulder Pads
stretch fabric, likely polyester blend
Shoulder pads alone carry low PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
LP (Lp Inc)
LP Support Patella Strap Knee Support
Neoprene, elastic, fabric blend
Lower concern. Standard athletic support with no known PFAS-prone features.
⚠Risky category by default
LP (Lp Inc)
+POS Full Grain Black/Tan Leather Umpire Mask Pads
Full grain leather with padding
Lower concern. Leather pads unlikely treated with PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Easton
Knee Savers
Polyester/nylon with water-resistant coating
Skip due to coated fabric with no PFAS transparency disclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Easton
Power Pad
nylon/polyester blend with moisture-wicking treatment
Unknown waterproofing treatment; brand silent on PFAS details.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Easton
Stealth RS II Hockey Shoulder Pads
Foam, mesh, nylon with moisture-resistant/waterproof coating
Unknown moisture treatment; no PFAS disclosure from Easton.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Easton
Sliding Knee Pad
nylon/spandex blend with moisture-wicking water-repellent coating
Typical athletic wear; water-repellent coating likely contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Easton
Adult Original Catcher's Knee Savers
Neoprene or foam padding with likely water-resistant coating
Catcher's gear likely treated for water resistance; PFAS risk uncertain.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Easton
Mav X Youth Chest Protector
foam padding with synthetic shell, water-repellent coating treatment unspecified
Typical youth sports gear; water-repellent coating source unclear, brand silent on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
MacGregor
Adult Padded Shin Guard
Foam padding, EVA/synthetic shell, likely water-repellent coating-treated outer layer
Unknown PFAS risk; no brand disclosure on treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
MacGregor
Golf Deluxe Padded Travel Cover with Wheels
padded fabric with waterproof coating, wheels
Golf bag cover with unspecified waterproof treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
MacGregor
Varsity Chest Protector
Padded synthetic fabric with water-resistant finish
Skip due to unknown water-repellent coating treatment, no PFAS transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
MacGregor
MCB67 Umpire's Leg Guards
Padded nylon/polyester with moisture-resistant treatment
Likely water-repellent coating-treated.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
MacGregor
B61 Double Knee Varsity Leg Guard
nylon/polyester blend with water-resistant treatment
Skip due to likely water-repellent coating treatment and no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
LP (Lp Inc)
OMP Kart Knee Pads
foam padding, fabric, likely water-resistant coating
Unknown water-resistant treatment; insufficient disclosure on PFAS risk.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
LP (Lp Inc)
Gain Protection Fast Forward Rookie Pro Knee Pads
neoprene/foam padding, likely water-repellent coating-treated outer fabric
Knee pad likely has water-resistant treatment; PFAS risk unclear without disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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