Acushnet · Golf Balls & Golf Gloves
MacWet Micromesh Original Golf Rain Gloves
Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating treatment chemistry.
Golf rain gloves with water-repellent micromesh. Brand does not disclose water-repellent coating composition, which commonly uses PFAS. No third-party verification available.
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Material
Micromesh nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
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
MacWet Micromesh gloves are nylon (polyamide) with a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish. The water-repellent coating is the sole chemistry concern: historically, water-repellent coating treatments on textiles used PFOA or PFAS-family compounds, though modern formulations sometimes use shorter-chain or non-PFAS alternatives. Acushnet has not publicly disclosed which chemistry is used on this product. Nylon itself is chemically stable and not a leaching risk during normal use.
The brand's record and disclosure
Acushnet (parent of Titleist and FootJoy) does not appear to have issued public statements on PFAS use or phase-out in golf apparel as of available records. The company has not sought third-party certifications (Bluesign, OEKO-TEX, GOTS) that would signal chemical transparency. Absence of disclosure is not proof of harm, but it reflects a lack of proactive chemical accountability in a product category where water-repellent coating treatments are routine.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves are a niche segment; most competitors (Callaway, Ping, TaylorMade) similarly do not disclose water-repellent coating chemistry. A small number of brands (notably some premium European makers) have shifted to fluorine-free water repellents, but these are exceptions. MacWet's Micromesh is known for durability and grip; the water-resistance trade-off is typical for the category, not a MacWet-specific liability.
If you buy it
Wash gloves in cool water before first skin contact to reduce any surface chemical residue. Avoid hot water or machine drying, which can degrade the water-repellent coating and potentially alter any finish chemistry. Replace gloves every 1-2 seasons if worn frequently; degraded water-repellent coating may shed microfibers. Store dry to prevent mold or bacterial growth in the moisture-wicking interior.
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.”
water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish chemistry
Acushnet does not publicly disclose whether this product uses traditional PFAS-based water-repellent coating or a non-PFAS alternative. water-repellent coating coatings on textiles have historically relied on PFOA and related compounds; migration risk during normal wear is low but not zero, particularly if the coating degrades.
Formaldehyde resins in nylon finishes
Nylon textiles sometimes contain formaldehyde-based resins for wrinkle resistance or stiffness. No public record of such treatment in MacWet gloves, and glove design does not require heavy finishing. Risk is minimal but unconfirmed by independent testing.
Azo dyes or heavy metals in colorants
MacWet gloves use standard synthetic dyes typical of apparel nylon. No recalls or reports of dye toxicity associated with this brand. Risk is not elevated versus standard athletic gloves, but manufacturer dye chemistry is not publicly detailed.
Microfiber shedding from degraded coating
As the water-repellent coating finish wears (after repeated washing or heavy use), nylon microfibers may shed into water or soil. This is a physical, not chemical, hazard; microplastics from synthetic textiles are an environmental concern rather than a direct user safety risk.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 35% 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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