MacGregor · Sports Equipment Padding
MacGregor B64 Double Knee Youth Leg Guard
Youth athletic leg guard with lower concern profile, no PFAS-prone features identified.
Sports protective gear typically uses polyester or nylon without water-repellent coatings. No evidence of PFAS-linked treatments, though MacGregor provides no explicit disclosure on PFAS practices.
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Material
polyester/nylon blend, likely uncoated or minimally treated
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
Category baseline
clothing is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
The MacGregor B64 combines polyester and nylon in a blend typical for youth sports protective gear. Polyester is a synthetic polymer with low inherent toxicity when uncoated, and nylon similarly poses minimal leaching risk during normal wear. Neither material is known to off-gas volatile organic compounds (VOCs) at room temperature or during typical athletic use, making them safer choices than some legacy foam or rubber compounds that can emit odors during storage or heat exposure.
The brand's record and disclosure
MacGregor, a Spalding Sports Worldwide subsidiary, does not publicly disclose detailed material safety certifications or chemical testing data for this specific product. The brand has no widely documented controversies related to heavy metals, formaldehyde, or flame retardants in apparel. Absence of disclosure is typical for mid-tier athletic equipment manufacturers and does not indicate a safety failure, but limits independent verification of manufacturing standards.
How it compares in its category
Youth leg guards are minimally regulated protective accessories without the flame-retardant requirements of bedding or furniture. The polyester/nylon construction is standard across competitors (Shock Doctor, McDavid, Mizuno) and represents the mainstream material choice for comfort and durability. This product sits in the typical risk profile for casual youth sports padding and does not use exotic additives or coatings that would elevate concern relative to peers.
If you buy it
Wash before first use to remove any residual dyes or manufacturing dust. Machine wash in cool water with standard detergent; avoid bleach and fabric softeners, which can degrade the nylon. Inspect seams and padding annually for wear and replace if foam begins to compress unevenly. Store in a dry location away from direct sunlight to prevent dye fading and material embrittlement over multiple seasons.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
Azo dyes
Polyester athletic wear often uses azo dyes for color. MacGregor does not publicly disclose dye chemistry; reputable manufacturers phase out certain azo classes linked to aromatic amines, but confirmation is unavailable for this model.
Formaldehyde resins in finishes
No coating or durable-press finish is typical for unstructured leg guards. Polyester/nylon blends do not inherently require formaldehyde-based resins, and no evidence suggests MacGregor uses them in this product line.
Antimony in polyester
Polyester synthesis sometimes employs antimony trioxide as a catalyst. Finished polyester apparel poses negligible skin exposure risk unless heavily abraded, but migration increases with sweat and heat; no testing data for this specific product is public.
Flame retardants
Youth leg guards are not subject to children's sleepwear flame-retardant regulations and MacGregor has no known history of adding flame retardants to athletic padding in this category.
Color fastness and dye bleeding
Polyester/nylon blends with budget dyes can bleed onto skin or adjacent clothing, especially in first washes. This is a practical concern for comfort rather than acute toxicity but indicates quality-control variation across production lots.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 72% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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