Cobra · Golf Equipment & Apparel
Cobra Golf Stormgrip Rain Glove
Skip pending clarification. Water-resistant gloves commonly use PFAS-based water-repellent coating treatments.
Cobra does not disclose PFAS content or treatment chemicals. Water-resistant golf gloves typically rely on water-repellent coating coatings, which often contain PFAS. No third-party verification available.
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Material
Synthetic leather/polyurethane 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
Cobra Stormgrip uses polyurethane-based synthetic leather bonded to a fabric backing, treated with a water-resistant finish to shed rain during play. Synthetic leather itself poses minimal toxicity risk compared to natural leather tanning chemicals, but the durability of the polyurethane layer and the composition of the water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment are the unknowns. Polyurethane can shed microparticles over time with friction and washing, though the quantity from a golf glove is likely negligible. The brand has not disclosed whether its water-repellent coating uses PFAS-based or fluorine-free chemistry, which is the primary concern.
The brand's record and disclosure
Cobra (owned by Puma) maintains no publicly available materials safety data or water-repellent coating transparency for this specific glove line. The brand has not signed ZDHC Gateway or similar supply-chain transparency initiatives that would clarify chemical restrictions at the material level. No product recalls or safety warnings are recorded for this glove. Cobra's parent company Puma has made general sustainability commitments but has not issued category-specific PFAS-free certifications for golf apparel.
How it compares in its category
Most rain gloves in the performance golf segment (Callaway, FootJoy, TaylorMade) use similar synthetic-leather-plus-water-repellent coating construction; few voluntarily disclose their water-repellent coating agent chemistry. Some premium alternatives (e.g., certain wool-blend gloves) avoid synthetic membranes entirely but sacrifice grip and water resistance. Budget alternatives sometimes skip water-repellent coating treatment altogether, shifting the PFAS question but reducing water protection. Cobra's positioning is mid-market with emphasis on grip texture rather than material transparency.
If you buy it
Wash in cool water by hand; machine washing or hot water can accelerate polyurethane breakdown and microparticle shedding. Replace when the grip texture deteriorates visibly or the glove becomes stiff after drying, typically after 1-2 seasons of regular use. Avoid prolonged storage in heat or direct sunlight, which degrades polyurethane. If water-repellent coating performance fades (water no longer beads), do not retreat the glove yourself; most aftermarket water-repellent coating sprays also contain PFAS.
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.”
Polyurethane degradation and microparticle shedding
Polyurethane layers on synthetic leather can fragment under friction and repeated washing. Quantity shedding from a golf glove is low, but exposure occurs during repeated skin contact and grip.
Water-resistant (water-repellent coating) treatment composition unknown
Standard industrial water-repellent coating for synthetic leather historically uses PFAS-based fluorocarbon chains. Cobra has not disclosed whether this product uses PFAS or fluorine-free alternatives; see separate PFAS assessment.
Formaldehyde resins in fabric backing
No specific evidence of formaldehyde use in Cobra Stormgrip fabric. Synthetic leather and polyurethane glues typically do not require formaldehyde resins, but the fabric backing may contain trace cross-linkers; not documented for this brand.
Azo dyes or heavy metal pigments in colorants
Cobra does not publish dye composition. Synthetic leather colorants are generally lower-risk than natural leather, but no third-party testing or certifications (e.g., Oeko-Tex) are listed for this glove.
Contact dermatitis from glove material or finishes
Polyurethane and synthetic leather can trigger irritation in sensitive individuals, particularly if residual processing chemicals (e.g., isocyanate traces) remain. Not brand-specific; inherent to material class.
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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