Maxfli · Golf Balls & Golf Gloves
Maxfli Tour Golf Glove
Golf glove with likely water-repellent coating; brand discloses nothing about PFAS.
Golf gloves typically use water-resistant or waterproof treatments, which often contain PFAS. Maxfli provides no public disclosure of PFAS-free status or materials. Limited transparency raises concern.
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Material
Leather or synthetic leather with water-resistant 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
Maxfli Tour gloves use leather or synthetic leather (often polyurethane or microfiber blends) with a water-resistant surface treatment applied for moisture management during play. The water-repellent coating is the primary chemical concern; most golf glove manufacturers use water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finishes that historically relied on PFOA or PFOS-class compounds, though some have migrated to shorter-chain alternatives. Leather itself is low-risk if tanned conventionally, but the finish chemistry is opaque for this product.
The brand's record and disclosure
Maxfli (owned by Dick's Sporting Goods) does not publicly disclose water-resistant coating chemistry or PFAS avoidance commitments for golf gloves. No safety certifications, third-party testing, or recalls specific to this product are on record. The brand's silence on chemical composition is typical for golf apparel but leaves consumers without verification of safer alternatives to legacy fluorinated compounds.
How it compares in its category
Most mainstream golf gloves (Callaway, TaylorMade, Titleist) share the same opacity around water-repellent coating treatment; few brands publish PFAS-free claims for gloves specifically. Premium and eco-focused brands (e.g., Bionic, some boutique makers) advertise non-fluorinated water resistance, but are less common in mass retail. The Maxfli Tour sits in the standard commercial bracket with no differentiation on chemical safety.
If you buy it
Wash the glove in cool water with mild soap before first use to reduce loose surface chemical residues. Avoid prolonged hand contact with wet glove material immediately after purchase; let it dry fully between uses to minimize skin exposure to any unreacted coating. Replace when the grip texture degrades noticeably, typically every 6-12 months depending on play frequency. Do not machine wash or expose to heat, as this can mobilize coating chemicals.
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.”
PFAS in water-repellent coating water-resistant coating
Golf glove water-repellent finishes typically employ fluorinated compounds. Maxfli provides no ingredient disclosure, making legacy PFAS exposure plausible given the product's water-resistant requirement and the brand's silence on alternatives.
Formaldehyde in synthetic leather or adhesives
Synthetic leather (polyurethane, microfiber) and leather tanning can involve formaldehyde-releasing resins or cross-linkers. No test data published for this glove; risk is moderate and typical of the category.
Azo dyes in leather or synthetic materials
If leather or synthetic is dyed, azo colorants may be used. These can release carcinogenic amines under sweat or friction. Maxfli does not certify against restricted azo dyes (e.g., Oeko-Tex Standard 100).
Contact dermatitis from finish or dyes
Skin contact during prolonged wear (hours of golf) can trigger reactions to residual coating chemicals, dyes, or tanning agents, especially in users with sensitive skin. Pre-washing may reduce risk.
Microplastic shedding from synthetic materials
Synthetic leather gloves can shed microfibers during wash and wear, but this is not documented as a health hazard at typical glove replacement intervals. Environmental release is the primary concern.
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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