Acushnet · Golf Balls & Golf Gloves
Ladies Small Acushnet Golf Glove White Lh
Lower concern; traditional golf glove materials carry minimal PFAS risk.
Golf gloves typically use leather or synthetic materials without water-repellent coatings that require PFAS. Acushnet provides no PFAS disclosure, but the product category itself poses limited concern compared to treated textiles.
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Material
leather or synthetic leather with cotton lining
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
This glove uses leather or synthetic leather (likely polyurethane or PVC) with a cotton lining. Leather tanning traditionally involves chromium salts, which are safe in finished form but require responsible manufacturing. Synthetic alternatives avoid tanning chemicals but depend on the polymer type and any surface coatings. The cotton lining minimizes direct skin contact with the outer material, reducing risk from residual chemicals or dyes.
The brand's record and disclosure
Acushnet (parent of Titleist) does not publicly disclose detailed chemical composition or third-party certifications (OEKO-TEX, bluesign) for golf gloves. No recalls or major safety controversies are on record for this product. The brand's silence on materials suggests standard industry practice rather than hidden risk, but transparency remains limited.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves are a low-exposure apparel item compared to base layers or sleepwear. Leather gloves avoid synthetic polymer off-gassing better than all-synthetic alternatives. This product sits at the safer end of the spectrum; premium glove brands (Callaway, TaylorMade) offer similar or less documented transparency, so Acushnet is roughly category-typical.
If you buy it
Store in a cool, dry location away from direct heat or sunlight to preserve the material and avoid accelerated degradation. Air dry after use; do not machine wash or expose to high heat, which can damage leather and shrink the cotton lining. Inspect periodically for cracks or peeling that might expose underlying materials. Replace every 12-24 months depending on use intensity.
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.”
Chromium (Cr VI) from leather tanning
Finished leather contains inert chromium compounds with no established risk in normal wear. No recalls or test failures reported for Acushnet gloves. Risk arises only in manufacturing, not consumer use.
Azo dyes or heavy metals in dyes
White leather is typically achieved with bleaching and minimal dyes, lowering risk. No product-specific test data published. Standard leather gloves rarely trigger azo or metal contamination alerts, but Acushnet does not disclose dye sourcing.
Synthetic leather polymer off-gassing (if polyurethane/PVC)
If the outer material is synthetic rather than genuine leather, low-level VOC off-gassing is typical during the first weeks of use. Cotton lining and outdoor use (where gloves are worn) reduce inhalation risk. No recall or complaint record for this product.
Formaldehyde in cotton finishing resins
Cotton linings may be treated with formaldehyde-releasing finishes for wrinkle resistance or mold prevention. Levels in finished textiles are typically negligible and safe for skin contact. Acushnet does not certify against formaldehyde, but no product-specific incidents are documented.
Degradation and microfiber shedding over time
As leather or synthetic cracks with age, small fragments may shed. Golf gloves are worn outdoors and washed infrequently, so shedding is minimal and unlikely to accumulate in the environment. Not a significant concern for this use case.
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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