Dunlop · Golf Equipment & Apparel
Men's Left Dunlop Golf Glove - Large - Large LH / White / Used
Golf glove with low PFAS risk; no known treated surfaces.
Golf gloves typically use leather and synthetic materials without water-repellent or stain-resistant coatings. Dunlop makes no PFAS claims and the product shows no evidence of Teflon-family coating treatment.
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Material
leather palm, synthetic back, standard construction
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 combines a leather palm (typically sheepskin or goat leather in golf gloves) with a synthetic back, likely polyester or nylon mesh for breathability and stretch. Leather palms are chosen for grip and durability, while the synthetic back reduces weight and cost. The primary chemical exposure points are tanning agents in the leather and any dyes or finishes applied to both materials during manufacturing.
The brand's record and disclosure
Dunlop does not publicly disclose detailed chemical restrictions or certifications for golf gloves beyond standard golf equipment standards. The brand has no widely documented controversies regarding formaldehyde, azo dyes, or heavy metal contamination in apparel products. As a sporting goods manufacturer, Dunlop is not known for aggressive transparency in chemical supply chains, but golf gloves are not a category flagged by independent safety organizations for systemic hazards.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves are lower-risk apparel compared to densely dyed garments, undergarments, or children's clothing because they are single-use, single-hand worn, and not in prolonged full-body contact. Leather-palm construction is industry standard and safer than synthetic-only alternatives that may off-gas more volatile compounds. Used condition further reduces risk because any volatile finishing chemicals will have largely dissipated during the previous owner's use and storage.
If you buy it
Wash or wipe the glove with a damp cloth before first use to remove any surface dust or residue. Store in a dry place away from direct heat or sunlight to prevent leather cracking and synthetic degradation. Inspect the seams and palm surface periodically for wear; leather-palm gloves typically last one season of regular use before grip degrades. Replace when the palm becomes slick or develops tears, as this indicates loss of material integrity.
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.”
Leather tanning agents (chromium salts, aldehydes)
Dunlop does not publicly disclose tanning methods for this glove. Traditional chrome tanning is standard in golf gloves and generally safe when cured properly, but aldehydes or other cross-linkers may persist in low levels; skin contact risk is minimal for hand-wear.
Azo dyes in synthetic back or stitching
No recalls or warnings exist for Dunlop golf gloves related to azo dyes. The white color of this glove reduces likelihood of heavy synthetic dye use in the back panel, though stitching may contain dyes; risk is low for hand-wear with limited skin contact duration.
Formaldehyde resins in fabric finishing
Golf gloves do not typically undergo the wrinkle-resistance or flame-retardant treatments that introduce formaldehyde resins in other apparel. No documented formaldehyde issues in Dunlop golf glove products are on record.
Synthetic back degradation and microfiber shedding
Used polyester or nylon backing may shed microscopic fibers over time, especially if stressed or washed aggressively. This is not specific to Dunlop but a general property of synthetic sports glove backs; risk is mitigated by glove's brief contact window and hand-only coverage.
Heavy metals in adhesives or dyes
No recalls or public warnings exist for Dunlop golf gloves involving lead, cadmium, or other heavy metals. Golf gloves are not a category typically targeted by heavy-metal contamination alerts in apparel.
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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