Dunlop · Golf Balls & Golf Gloves
Hydro Grip – Rain Ready Golf Glove for Wet Conditions
Skip until Dunlop confirms water treatment PFAS status.
Golf glove marketed for wet grip likely uses water-repellent coating, a common PFAS application. Dunlop provides no public disclosure of water-treatment chemistry or PFAS-free claims.
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Material
synthetic leather or microfiber with water-resistant coating
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
Hydro Grip uses synthetic microfiber or synthetic leather (likely polyester or polyamide blend) with a water-resistant surface treatment. The coating that makes the glove water-repellent is the critical variable: water-resistant finishes on textiles historically rely on fluorochemical treatments (PFAS compounds) or silicone-based alternatives. Dunlop has not publicly disclosed which chemistry they use here, making the coating composition opaque to consumers. This ambiguity is the primary safety concern for this product.
The brand's record and disclosure
Dunlop (Dunlop Sports, owned by Sumitomo Rubber) has not published a formal PFAS phase-out policy or transparency report specific to apparel or sporting goods as of available public records. The brand has not disclosed manufacturing standards for water-resistant treatments in golf apparel. No major safety recalls or formaldehyde/azo dye incidents are publicly documented for Dunlop golf gloves. Their silence on PFAS in water-resistant coatings is typical for sporting goods manufacturers but represents a meaningful gap in consumer information.
How it compares in its category
Water-resistant golf gloves occupy a niche where coating chemistry directly affects safety risk. Most competing brands (Titleist, Callaway, FootJoy) likewise do not disclose PFAS status for their rain-ready gloves, making this a category-wide transparency problem rather than a Dunlop-specific failure. Non-water-resistant synthetic leather gloves eliminate the coating variable but sacrifice the intended wet-weather function. This product is typical of its category in terms of disclosure opacity but not unusual in actual hazard profile.
If you buy it
Wash the glove before first use to reduce any surface chemical residue or off-gassing. Avoid prolonged heat exposure (dishwasher, dryer, direct sunlight for extended periods), as synthetic microfiber can degrade and microfiber shedding, while generally low, may increase with heat stress. Replace the glove if the coating begins to crack, peel, or flake visibly, as a compromised barrier may shed microfiber more readily. Store in a cool, dry place and air-dry after use; do not use softeners or bleach, which can compromise the water-resistant coating.
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-resistant coating composition (likely PFAS or unknown fluorochemical)
Dunlop has not disclosed whether this glove uses PFAS-based water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) or PFAS-free alternatives. Most synthetic leather sports gloves still rely on fluorochemical finishes; skin contact with degraded or worn coating poses potential chronic exposure risk.
Microfiber shedding from synthetic material
Polyester/polyamide microfiber gloves may shed microscopic fibers, particularly if the water-resistant coating degrades or the material is subjected to heat or friction. No specific shedding data for Hydro Grip exists; risk is theoretically low during normal use but increases with wear and washing.
Formaldehyde-based resin finishes
Synthetic leather and microfiber apparel can contain formaldehyde-releasing resins for wrinkle resistance or dye fixation. No documented formaldehyde incidents in Dunlop golf gloves; risk is moderate for untested imported textile coatings but typical skin contact exposure is minimal.
Azo dyes or heavy metal pigments
Synthetic leather colorants can include restricted azo dyes or cadmium-based pigments in some regions. Dunlop, as a major brand, likely adheres to EU and US textile regulations, but no third-party certifications (OEKO-TEX, bluesign) are advertised for this glove model.
Coating degradation and leachables over time
As the water-resistant coating wears with use and washing, the base synthetic material (polyester/polyamide) becomes exposed. Degradation may release residual coating components or trigger increased microfiber release; no maintenance data is provided by Dunlop.
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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