PFAS score
Mechanix · Waterproof Winter Gloves
Mechanix Wear ColdWork FastFit Gloves
Lower PFAS concern for work gloves; no known water-repellent coating typical of this product line.
Mechanix ColdWork FastFit Gloves are constructed from synthetic rubber, neoprene, and nylon, materials not inherently associated with intentional PFAS use. The brand has made no public PFAS disclosures. No third-party lab data or certifications are publicly available.
The safe swap
Patagonia
Patagonia R4 Yulex Regulator Three Finger Mitts
90/100 safety
Still want this one anyway? Check the price on Amazon. We’d swap it.
Material
synthetic rubber, neoprene, nylon mesh
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Category baseline
clothing is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 70% 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.
Safer alternatives in Waterproof Winter Gloves
Patagonia
R4 Yulex Regulator Three Finger Mitts
Yulex (synthetic rubber), neoprene-free alternative
Lower PFAS concern; Yulex is a known PFAS-reduction choice, though independent lab verification of these mitts is absent.
⚠Risky category by default
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