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Latex Free Sports Equipment List
Allergy & Anaphylaxis – A Practical Guide for Schools & Families
Always confirm that products are latex free before using. This is not meant to be an all-inclusive list
Boeri Sport
Bike/Ski Helmets
Avoid direct contact with skin
Bungee Cords
Goggles
Handles - Ping
Pong Paddles,
Golf Clubs,
Baseball Bats,
Rackets, Ski
Poles, Bikes
Mouth Guards
Basketballs,
Footballs, Soccer
Balls, Baseballs
Playground
Markers, Cones,
Baseball Bases
Protective
Eyewear
Rubber Balls
Tennis Balls
Swim Cap
Water Toys
Wet Suits,
Scuba/Snorkel
Masks
Use silicone or vinyl goggles:
Speedo (888-477-3336) – Hydrospex, Vanquisher goggles are latex free. Latex-free
replacement strap can be bought separately for other Speedo goggles. LifeGuard®
TYR (800-252-7878) – Racetech Reveal Goggles
NOTE: Some latex-allergic individuals may react to chlorine and/or latex proteins released from
swimsuits and pool items due to chlorine.
Use vinyl or leather handles, or cover with tape or cloth
Shock Doctor – Silicone, SafeTGard®, UA ArmourFit®
Please check with manufacturer
BSN MacGregor (800-527-7510)
Spalding (800-772-5346)
Rawlings (866-660-4151)
Wilson (773-714-6400)
Gopher Sport (800-533-0446)
Flinn Scientific (800-452-1261), Liberty Sport (800-444-5010) - Rec Specs are latex free
Scott (800-292-5874) - Ski goggles: Foam around eyes is latex free, but head strap DOES
CONTAIN natural rubber latex
Gopher Sport (800-533-0446) has latex-free balls, including volleyballs, physioballs, foam balls
and Gator Skin Balls.
WARNING:
Do not use: ALL Koosh products contain natural rubber latex.
Do not use: Balzac Balloon Balls or Omnikin, as these contain natural rubber latex balloon
bladders.
Master Play Indoor Foam & Training tennis balls are latex free. Some allergic individuals can
use any tennis balls that are new and completely covered. Bladders of tennis balls are natural
rubber latex. DO NOT CUT IN HALF!
Use silicone swim caps
Nike – (800-806-6453) – Swift cap silicone swim caps – Dual Durometer, Dome Molded Swim
Cap (#N999)
Snap-Cap (Shiffler Equipment Sales: 800-547-1539)
Speedo (888-4SPEEDO) – Silicone Flag Swim Cap
TYR (800-252-7878) – Warmwear Swim Cap, Lycra Swim Cap
DO NOT USE: USA Flag Latex Swim Cap, Canada Swim Cap these contain latex.
Use PVC or plastic toys
Patagonia (800-638-6464) ScubaBoard,
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