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Callaway Men's Rain Spann Golf Gloves
Golf glove with water treatment; brand silent on PFAS composition.
Callaway rain gloves use water-resistant coatings common in golf apparel, likely water-repellent coating-treated. Brand discloses no PFAS information, making ingredient confidence low.
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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
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
Callaway Rain Spann gloves use synthetic microfiber leather bonded to a base layer, treated with a water-resistant coating to shed moisture during play. Synthetic microfiber itself is generally inert polyester or polyamide, but the water-repellent finish (likely fluorocarbon-based given the PFAS uncertainty noted) is the primary concern. The adhesives binding layers and any finishing resins introduce low-level formaldehyde or solvent residue risks typical of performance apparel.
The brand's record and disclosure
Cleveland Golf (Callaway's subsidiary brand) does not publicly disclose detailed chemical composition, PFAS content, or third-party safety certifications for this product line. No major recalls or documented safety incidents are on record for this specific glove model. The brand's silence on water-treatment chemistry is standard in golf apparel but limits verification of safer alternatives to legacy PFAS chemistries.
How it compares in its category
Rain gloves inherently require water-resistant treatment, which typically introduces fluorochemicals; this product is not an outlier in that regard. Uncoated leather or wool alternatives exist but sacrifice water repellency. Compared to mass-market synthetic apparel, golf gloves see heavy hand contact and sweat exposure, potentially increasing dermal uptake of residual coating chemistry if degradation occurs.
If you buy it
Wash gloves by hand in cool water after use to remove salt and sweat buildup, which can accelerate coating breakdown. Avoid hot water, bleach, and machine washing, as these compromise the water-resistant layer and may release residual chemicals. Replace after visible wear or loss of water repellency (typically one season of regular play). Store in a dry, well-ventilated area to prevent mold and off-gassing of trapped moisture.
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 releasers (adhesives and finishing resins)
Synthetic microfiber bonding and durable water-resistant finishes commonly employ formaldehyde-releasing resins; off-gassing is typically minimal in gloves due to small surface area and ventilation, but new pairs may emit low levels during the first few wears.
Water-resistant coating degradation and leachables
The proprietary water-repellent treatment will degrade with use and washing; degradation products and residual solvents or surfactants may leach into sweat, though cumulative dermal exposure over a season is expected to be low.
Azo dyes (color fastness)
No azo dye contamination has been reported for Callaway golf gloves. Modern microfiber apparel typically uses safer dyes, but high-sweat contact (hands) could theoretically mobilize non-compliant dyes if present; no evidence of this in this product line.
Antimony in polyester base layer
Antimony trioxide is used as a catalyst in polyester synthesis but typically remains bound in the polymer and does not leach significantly in finished textiles; no specific data on Callaway Rain Spann gloves, but risk is low for this application.
Contact dermatitis from coating or dye residues
Individual sensitivity to water-resistant coatings or finishing chemicals is uncommon but documented in tight-fitting gloves with prolonged skin contact and sweat; pre-wash and testing on a small area of skin before full use is prudent for sensitive individuals.
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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