Mizuno · Golf Balls & Golf Equipment
Mizuno MX Golf Glove
Golf glove water treatment may contain PFAS; no brand disclosure available.
Mizuno MX Golf Glove uses synthetic materials with water-resistant coating. Brand provides no PFAS information; water-repellent treatments on sports gloves often use fluorochemicals.
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Material
Synthetic leather/microfiber with water-resistant treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
Category baseline
other 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 MX uses synthetic leather (likely polyurethane or PU) and microfiber construction rather than animal leather, which eliminates tanning-chemical risks but introduces polymer-based concerns. Water resistance in golf gloves typically requires a surface treatment, most commonly water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coatings that historically relied on PFAS chemistries such as C8 or C6 variants. Mizuno has not publicly disclosed the specific water-repellent coating chemistry used in this model, leaving the PFAS content uncertain.
The brand's record and disclosure
Mizuno is a Japanese sporting goods manufacturer with no widely documented public commitment to PFAS phase-out or transparent material disclosure policies specific to footwear and gloves. The brand has not released sustainability reports detailing restricted substance lists or certifications for golf glove lines. This silence is typical among mid-tier sports equipment brands but limits consumer ability to verify safer alternatives within Mizuno's own portfolio.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves are a minor-use, short-contact-duration accessory compared to footwear or clothing, reducing dermal and ingestion exposure routes. Competitors such as Titleist and Callaway also rarely disclose water-repellent coating chemistry. A small number of premium brands (e.g., some leather-focused makers) avoid synthetic coatings entirely but at higher cost. The MX sits in the mainstream market with undifferentiated environmental transparency.
If you buy it
Store the glove dry and avoid prolonged water immersion beyond normal golf course use, as this may increase leaching of coating chemicals. Do not wash in hot water or machine-dry; hand-rinse in cool water and air-dry to preserve the water-repellent coating layer and minimize chemical mobilization. Replace every 1-2 seasons or when grip deteriorates. If you have sensitive skin or chemical sensitivities, request material safety data sheets from the retailer before purchase, though Mizuno may not provide detailed composition.
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.”
PFAS in water-resistant coating
Water-repellent finishes on synthetic golf gloves commonly contain fluorinated compounds; Mizuno's specific water-repellent coating formulation is not disclosed, making presence and concentration unknown but plausible given industry standard practice.
Polyurethane degradation and off-gassing
Synthetic leather polyurethane is generally stable during normal use and storage at room temperature. No recalls or reports of volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing from Mizuno MX gloves have been documented.
Azo dyes in synthetic leather or microfiber
Synthetic leather and microfiber can be dyed with azo or non-azo colorants; Mizuno does not publicly specify dye chemistry. Azo dyes are regulated in EU and restricted under many brand codes of conduct, but absence of public disclosure does not confirm compliance.
Heavy metals in pigments or finishes
Golf gloves are not a known source of lead or cadmium contamination in published safety literature. No recalls for the Mizuno MX citing heavy metal content have been issued.
Skin irritation from residual manufacturing chemicals
Synthetic materials may retain trace amounts of processing solvents or finishes; individuals with sensitive skin or chemical sensitivities could experience mild irritation. Pre-washing or airing out the glove before first use may reduce this risk.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 45% 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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Lower concern. Leather glove lacks water treatment trigger.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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