Mizuno · Golf Balls & Golf Gloves
Mizuno Men's Comp Golf Glove
Golf glove with leather palm has lower PFAS concern, but brand silent on treatments.
Mizuno Comp Golf Glove uses leather and synthetics without disclosed water or stain treatments. No brand PFAS claims found; inherent material composition suggests lower risk than coated apparel.
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Material
leather palm, synthetic back
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 Mizuno Comp glove combines a leather palm (typically cow or sheep leather) with a synthetic knit back, usually polyester or nylon. Leather palms are processed with tannins and oils; the synthetic back may receive finishing treatments for water resistance, stretch, or durability. This hybrid construction avoids the heavy coating systems found in full synthetic gloves, reducing exposure to volatile organic compounds or problematic synthetic finishes.
The brand's record and disclosure
Mizuno has not published detailed chemical disclosure statements or third-party safety certifications (such as OEKO-TEX) for its glove lines. The company maintains a general sustainability framework but does not communicate specific testing for formaldehyde resins, heavy metals in dyes, or textile chemical controls. No recalls or substantiated safety incidents related to Mizuno golf gloves are on public record.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves are lighter-duty apparel than, for example, athletic wear or work gloves; they involve minimal body surface contact and short wearing periods. Leather palm gloves generally carry lower chemical burden than full synthetic gloves treated with water-repellent coatings. Certified alternatives (e.g., OEKO-TEX Standard 100 gloves) exist but are not common in golf; the Mizuno sits in the middle of the transparency spectrum for this niche.
If you buy it
Wear the glove without prolonged skin contact on the synthetic back if you have contact dermatitis or dye sensitivity; the leather palm is the lower-risk surface. Air dry after use rather than direct heat; leather can shrink and synthetic backing may degrade if exposed to high temperatures. Replace when the leather shows visible wear or cracking, as the protective barrier diminishes. Wash hands after extended wear if concerned about dye or finish residue transfer.
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.”
Formaldehyde-based fabric resins
Synthetic back may contain formaldehyde resins for wrinkle resistance or shape retention; leather tanning can also involve trace formaldehyde. No independent testing of this product line is publicly available, but this is a standard industrial practice in textiles.
Azo dyes and heavy metals in pigments
Leather and synthetic dyes may include azo compounds or heavy metal pigments (chromium, copper). Mizuno does not publish restricted substance lists or third-party test reports for this glove, so residual dye transfer cannot be ruled out.
Leather tanning chemicals (chromium, vegetable tannins)
Standard leather processing uses either chromium salts or vegetable tannins; neither poses acute risk in a golf glove worn briefly on one hand, but chromium exposure has been documented in leather workers. Consumer-level exposure is low, and no specific Mizuno glove testing is on record.
Synthetic back degradation and microfiber shedding
Polyester or nylon backing may shed microfibers during washing or wear, particularly if the glove is machine-washed. The risk is minimal for a single golf glove worn occasionally, but care method matters.
Flame retardants
Golf gloves are not typically treated with flame retardant chemicals because they are not classified as sleepwear or high-fire-risk apparel. No evidence of flame retardant use in this product category is established.
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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