Honma · Golf Equipment & Apparel
Honma Golf Glove For Men Left Hand, All Weather Breathable Small,
All-weather glove likely treated; PFAS risk unknown, manufacturer silent.
Golf gloves marketed as all-weather breathable typically use water-repellent coating coatings. Honma discloses no PFAS information. Material composition and finish unknown.
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Material
synthetic leather or polyurethane with water-resistant finish
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.
Vague safety claims only
Uses vague language ("eco-friendly", "clean") without a specific PFAS statement.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This glove uses synthetic leather (likely polyurethane or PVC) with a water-resistant topcoat finish. Synthetic leather avoids animal-derived hazards but introduces polymer-based chemistry: polyurethane can off-gas volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during curing and initial use, while water-resistant coatings on athletic gloves are commonly treated with fluorinated compounds (PFAS) to repel moisture. The specific resin and coating composition from Honma is not disclosed in available product documentation.
The brand's record and disclosure
Honma is a Japanese golf equipment manufacturer with limited public transparency on material safety or chemical content. No independent certifications (OEKO-TEX, GOTS) or PFAS disclosure statements are evident for their glove lines. The brand does not publish material safety data sheets or supply-chain chemical policies, which is typical of many golf accessory brands but limits consumer verification of hazard mitigation.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves occupy a middle-risk position in apparel. Unlike base-layer textiles with potential formaldehyde finishes or flame retardants, gloves face less regulatory scrutiny. However, water-resistant athletic gloves are more likely to contain PFAS than non-treated cotton alternatives. Brands offering PFAS-free water repellency (e.g., via wax or silicone without fluorine) are rare and typically cost more; most all-weather gloves assume PFAS treatment.
If you buy it
Air out the glove for 24-48 hours after purchase to allow initial VOC off-gassing. Wash in cool water before first use to remove any loose finishing residues. Avoid prolonged exposure to temperatures above 60 degrees Celsius (140F), as synthetic leather can degrade and release plasticizers. Replace gloves if the coating becomes sticky, cracked, or develops odor, signaling breakdown of the topcoat. Inspect hands periodically for unexplained irritation or contact dermatitis.
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.”
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) off-gassing from polyurethane
Polyurethane synthetic leather and adhesives can emit VOCs, particularly in the first days of use. Off-gassing is typically mild for gloves (small surface area) but may trigger headache or respiratory irritation in sensitive individuals in enclosed spaces.
Skin contact irritation from finishing agents or adhesive residue
Water-resistant topcoats and polyurethane adhesives may contain uncrosslinked monomers or residual solvents that can cause contact dermatitis with prolonged skin contact. Honma does not disclose these components, so risk cannot be ruled out.
Coating degradation and plasticizer leaching over time
Synthetic leather topcoats can soften, crack, or become tacky with age or heat exposure, especially in humid storage. Degradation may release phthalates or other plasticizers that transfer to skin during use.
Azo dyes in synthetic leather coloring
No azo dye restrictions are standard in golf glove manufacturing, and Honma provides no testing data. If present, restricted azo dyes (producing carcinogenic amines) are unlikely in a premium brand, but absence of certification leaves it unverified.
PFAS-based water-repellent treatment (separate from PFAS grade)
All-weather glove coatings almost universally rely on fluorinated PFAS or fluorine-free alternatives; Honma's silence on this suggests conventional PFAS treatment, but no test data confirms this product specifically.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 35% 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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