FootJoy · Golf Equipment & Apparel
FootJoy Men's WeatherSof Golf Gloves
Likely lower concern, but water treatment undisclosed; verify if needed.
WeatherSof golf gloves use treated leather with water-repellent finish. FootJoy does not disclose PFAS use in treatment; water-repellent coating gloves commonly use legacy PFAS, though modern alternatives exist.
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Material
Leather/synthetic with water-repellent 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
FootJoy WeatherSof gloves combine genuine leather (typically sheep or goat) with synthetic reinforcement in high-wear zones, treated with a water-repellent finish. Leather itself is inert once tanned, but the water-repellent coating, likely a fluorocarbon or silicone-based water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating), is where chemical exposure potential resides. The coating allows moisture to bead off without soaking the glove, preserving grip and durability during wet conditions. No public disclosure of the specific water-repellent coating chemistry or testing for leachables is available from FootJoy.
The brand's record and disclosure
FootJoy is owned by Acushnet and is a long-established golf equipment brand with no widely documented chemical safety controversies or recalls specific to glove compositions. The company does not publicly disclose detailed chemical inventories, coating formulations, or third-party certification (e.g., OEKO-TEX, bluesign) for this product line. Industry standard for golf glove manufacturing does not mandate such disclosure, leaving water-repellent treatment chemistry opaque. FootJoy's silence on PFAS and water-repellent coating specifics is typical for the category but means verification through direct contact is necessary if fluorocarbon-free treatment is a priority.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves occupy a niche within apparel where water repellency is a key performance feature, making some form of water-repellent coating treatment standard across premium brands (FootJoy, Callaway, TaylorMade). Leather gloves inherently carry lower microfiber-shedding risk than synthetics and avoid synthetic dye hazards, but the water-repellent finish introduces chemical exposure that most budget synthetic gloves also carry. FootJoy's use of genuine leather is a material strength compared to purely synthetic competitors; the undisclosed coating is neither unique nor worse than category norms.
If you buy it
Wash hands after use and before eating, as residual coating can transfer to skin, though dermal absorption risk is minimal. Avoid prolonged heat exposure (dishwasher, direct sunlight, intense heat storage) as this can degrade or offgas the water-repellent layer. Replace the glove when the leather shows cracks, tears, or loss of grip, typically after 40-80 rounds depending on use intensity and care. Air dry naturally after play; leather conditioner formulated for gloves (not silicone-based shoe polish) can extend life without destabilizing the water-repellent treatment.
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 composition (undisclosed water-repellent coating)
The specific water-repellent coating formulation is not publicly disclosed by FootJoy. It is likely silicone or fluorocarbon-based (the industry standard), but without confirmation, residual coatings or leachables cannot be ruled out with certainty. Direct contact with the manufacturer is the only way to confirm fluorocarbon-free or low-PFAS status if that is a concern.
Leather tanning residues and chromium
Modern leather tanning for gloves typically uses chrome salts (Cr III), which are stable and not a known hazard in finished leather products. FootJoy does not disclose tanning method, but chrome-tanned leather is the industry standard and no recalls or health alerts exist for this glove line. Chromium exposure during normal use is negligible.
Synthetic reinforcement dyes and finishes
Synthetic patches (often polyester or nylon) may use azo dyes or other colorants, but golf gloves are not designed for prolonged skin contact in sensitive areas and no documented cases of dye migration or allergic reaction from FootJoy gloves exist. Standard regulatory compliance for apparel applies.
Formaldehyde in finishing resins
Formaldehyde is sometimes used in fabric finishing processes, but leather gloves do not typically undergo the resin-curing treatments that pose formaldehyde risk in synthetic textiles. No evidence of formaldehyde contamination in golf gloves has been reported.
Degradation and microparticle shedding over time
As the water-repellent coating wears and leather ages, microscopic particles may shed into skin contact areas. This is normal wear and does not pose acute toxicity, but extended use of a heavily degraded glove may increase particle inhalation or ingestion risk if gloves are not replaced when visibly worn.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 55% 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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