Honma · Golf Equipment & Apparel
Honma Golf Speed Monster Gloves
Golf gloves likely treated for water resistance; no PFAS disclosure available.
Honma does not publicly disclose PFAS content or water-repellent coating treatment chemistry. Golf gloves typically use water-resistant coatings that may contain PFAS, but brand transparency is absent.
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Material
Synthetic leather or polyester blend with waterproof 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
Honma Speed Monster Gloves use a synthetic leather or polyester blend upper with waterproof treatment, typical of performance golf gloves. Synthetic leather (often polyurethane or PVC) avoids the toxins associated with chrome tanning of genuine leather, but requires a water-repellent finish to function, this finish is almost certainly fluorochemical-based (PFAS) given industry standards and Honma's silence on the matter. The waterproof layer can degrade with heat and UV exposure, potentially releasing particles during use or washing.
The brand's record and disclosure
Honma, a Japanese golf equipment manufacturer, has not published publicly available material safety disclosures, restricted substance lists, or PFAS commitments for apparel products. The brand does not appear on lists of companies with formal ZDHC Gateway certifications or similar transparency frameworks common in athletic wear. This absence of disclosure is typical of legacy golf equipment makers but represents a significant gap compared to mainstream athletic brands adopting water-resistance alternatives.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves are a smaller category with less pressure for disclosure than mainstream athletic apparel; most major competitors (Titleist, Callaway, FootJoy) similarly lack explicit PFAS pledges on glove products. However, some brands now market PFAS-free water resistance using wax, silicone, or polyurethane-based treatments. Honma's lack of marketing around alternative coatings suggests reliance on conventional fluorochemical finishes, placing it in the middle-to-lower tier for transparency within golf equipment.
If you buy it
Wash gloves in cool water by hand rather than machine to minimize coating breakdown and microfiber shedding; air dry away from direct heat or sunlight. Replace gloves when the grip surface shows visible wear, loss of water repellency, or cracking, as degraded coatings may shed particles. Store in a dry place between uses to extend waterproof treatment life. If you have concerns about PFAS exposure, contact Honma directly to request material composition data; pressure from consumers is a primary driver of brand disclosure.
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.”
Waterproof coating degradation and microfiber shedding
Synthetic leather gloves with polymer coatings are prone to cracking and flaking over time with friction and heat exposure; washing or sweat can accelerate this, though the risk of systemic harm from microfiber inhalation or ingestion in this use context is low.
Azo dyes in synthetic leather or polyester backing
No recalls or public safety alerts specific to Honma golf gloves for azo dye contamination have been documented; however, synthetic leather textiles can contain azo dyes that break down to carcinogenic amines if not managed to ZDHC standards, and Honma does not disclose testing.
Formaldehyde resins in textile sizing or finishing
Synthetic textile gloves may use formaldehyde-based resins for stiffness or water resistance; acute exposure is unlikely during normal wear, but off-gassing may occur when new and could be noticeable in poorly ventilated spaces or with sensitive individuals.
Contact dermatitis or sensitization from finishes
Waterproof coatings and synthetic leather can irritate skin in individuals with sensitive skin or latex-like sensitivities; direct skin contact in a fitted glove amplifies this risk if the glove is worn without a base layer.
PFAS in water-resistant treatment (graded separately but contextually relevant)
Honma provides no disclosure or alternative claims for PFAS-free treatment; standard industry practice for golf glove water resistance involves fluorochemical coatings, making PFAS presence highly probable even if not confirmed for this specific product.
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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