Maxfli · Golf Balls & Golf Gloves
Maxfli 2026 Honors Golf Glove
Unknown water-repellent coating treatment on golf glove. Maxfli silent on PFAS.
Golf gloves typically use water-resistant or moisture-wicking treatments, often PFAS-based. Maxfli provides no public disclosure about PFAS in this product or treatment methods used.
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Material
Leather/synthetic with moisture-wicking 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
The Maxfli 2026 Honors combines leather (likely goat or sheep skin) with synthetic materials and an applied moisture-wicking treatment. Leather itself is relatively stable and low-risk when untreated, but the finishing chemicals applied during tanning and the moisture-wicking coating introduce potential concern points. The synthetic components and wicking treatment are the main variables; their specific chemical composition is not publicly disclosed by Maxfli.
The brand's record and disclosure
Maxfli (owned by Dick's Sporting Goods/Spalding Sports) does not publicly disclose material certifications, chemical composition of coatings, or testing for hazardous substances on apparel products. The brand maintains silence on PFAS use in water-repellent treatments, which is standard across most golf equipment manufacturers. No recalls, lawsuits, or published safety incidents involving Maxfli gloves are on record.
How it compares in its category
Most golf gloves use treated leather with moisture management coatings; Maxfli's approach is typical for mid-range brands. Premium competitors (Titleist, Ping) also do not consistently disclose coating chemistry. Budget alternatives use similar or lower-grade synthetic blends. None of the major golf glove manufacturers have adopted PFAS-free or third-party certified water-repellent systems as a market standard.
If you buy it
Store the glove in a dry location away from direct heat or prolonged sunlight to avoid accelerated coating degradation. Hand-wash with mild soap and air-dry; avoid machine washing or high heat, which can degrade both leather and synthetic components. Replace when the grip surface becomes slick or the material shows visible cracking. Contact skin irritation is uncommon with golf gloves but discontinue use if redness or dermatitis develops.
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.”
Formaldehyde resins in leather finishing
Leather tanning and water-proofing processes sometimes use formaldehyde-based resins; Maxfli does not disclose tannery standards or formaldehyde testing. Glove-hand contact is low-risk compared to direct skin absorption, and volatilization during normal use is minimal.
Azo dyes in leather or synthetic dyes
No published reports of azo dye hazards specific to Maxfli gloves or major golf equipment brands. Leather is typically dyed after tanning; risk is low during normal use but dye transfer to sweat is theoretically possible over extended wear.
Coating degradation and microparticle release
The moisture-wicking treatment will break down with use and washing. Degraded coating particles may shed; composition unknown, so long-term inhalation or ingestion risk cannot be quantified. This is a concern common to all treated textile gloves.
Synthetic material off-gassing or volatiles
No specific reports of VOC off-gassing from Maxfli gloves. Synthetic blends in golf gloves are minimal and unlikely to off-gas noticeably during normal hand contact, though storage in sealed bags may accumulate odors.
Antimony in polyester or synthetic fibers
Antimony is sometimes used as a catalyst in polyester production. Maxfli does not disclose synthetic fiber sourcing or antimony testing. Hand contact with finished glove material poses negligible risk; concern is primarily occupational.
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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