Mizuno · Golf Balls & Golf Gloves
Mizuno RainFit Glove - Pair
Rain glove with water-repellent coating; PFAS risk likely but unconfirmed by brand.
Mizuno RainFit uses water-repellent coating finish typical of rain apparel, which often contains PFAS. No public PFAS disclosure or third-party verification available from the brand.
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Material
textile with water-repellent coating
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
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
Mizuno RainFit Gloves are textile (likely polyester or nylon blend) with a water-repellent water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating applied to the surface. water-repellent coating coatings are the primary source of concern for this product category because most commercial water-repellent finishes historically rely on fluorinated compounds (PFAS) to achieve their water-shedding properties. The coating sits on the outer layer and contacts skin during wear, creating a direct exposure pathway.
The brand's record and disclosure
Mizuno has not publicly committed to PFAS-free manufacturing or disclosed the chemistry of coatings used in this glove line. The brand maintains no published sustainability report detailing restricted substance lists or third-party testing for fluorinated compounds in apparel. This silence on a known hazard in the category is a significant transparency gap and makes independent verification impossible.
How it compares in its category
Most rain gloves use fluorinated water-repellent coating coatings because non-fluorinated alternatives (silicone, wax, polyurethane) are less durable and water-resistant over repeated wash cycles. Mizuno's offering is typical in this regard; competitors including The North Face, Salomon, and Arc'teryx also struggle with transparency, though some outdoor brands now offer fluorine-free water-repellent coating options (e.g., Paragon, Gore Wear). RainFit gloves occupy the mid-market segment where water-repellent coating durability is prioritized over chemical disclosure.
If you buy it
Wash gloves by hand in cool water and air dry; machine washing and high heat accelerate coating breakdown and may increase leaching or degradation product release. Replace gloves when water no longer beads on the surface, typically after 2-3 seasons of regular use. Avoid prolonged skin contact with the wet coating immediately after purchase (wear test wash first). If concerned about PFAS, contact Mizuno's customer service to request coating specification; silence should prompt you to consider verified fluorine-free alternatives.
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 resins (durable finish binders)
Water-repellent and anti-wrinkle textile finishes sometimes incorporate formaldehyde-releasing resins as binders. No testing on record for this specific Mizuno product; risk is moderate and typical for coated apparel.
Azo dyes (color fastness)
Mizuno uses standard commercial dyeing; no specific recall or testing report flags azo dye hazards in this line. Standard risk for the category if glove exhibits color bleeding during wet use.
Coating degradation and microparticle shedding
As water-repellent coating wears with washing and friction, microscopic particles of coating polymer may shed into wash water and potentially contact skin. No quantification available for this product, but common in weathered water-repellent textiles.
Antimony in polyester fiber
If glove material is polyester, antimony trioxide catalyst residues may be present in fiber at trace levels. No recall or testing on record for Mizuno gloves; risk is low and typical for polyester apparel.
Flame retardant chemicals (if added)
No public disclosure that RainFit gloves contain added flame retardants. Rain gloves are not typically flame-treated, but water-repellent coating coatings occasionally incorporate FR additives; Mizuno has not clarified this.
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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