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Nike Storm-FIT Golf Gloves
Golf gloves with water-repellent coating; PFAS status undisclosed by Nike.
Storm-FIT gloves likely feature water-repellent coating finish typical of performance golf apparel, which often uses PFAS-based treatments. Nike has not disclosed PFAS content or absence.
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Material
synthetic textile with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) 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
Nike Storm-FIT Golf Gloves use synthetic textile (likely polyester or polyamide blend) treated with a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating to shed moisture on the course. water-repellent coating finishes historically relied on PFOA/PFAS chemistry; Nike has not publicly disclosed whether this glove uses legacy or newer non-fluorinated repellent technology. The base synthetic fibers themselves present minimal inherent toxicity risk, but the surface treatment is the unknown variable.
The brand's record and disclosure
Nike committed in 2020 to phasing out long-chain PFAS in apparel and footwear by 2025, but has not published a detailed product-by-product breakdown or third-party test results for specific items like these gloves. The company's silence on Storm-FIT treatment chemistry makes it impossible to verify compliance. No product-specific recalls or safety warnings have been issued for this glove model.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves in this price/performance tier typically use synthetic leather or textile with water-repellent coatings; most major brands (Callaway, Titleist, TaylorMade) do not disclose water-repellent coating chemistry either. Uncoated leather gloves avoid the water-repellent coating uncertainty but offer less water protection. Nike's market position and scale suggest higher likelihood of reformulation toward PFAS-free options, but lack of transparency prevents confirmation.
If you buy it
Wash in cool water with mild detergent to avoid breaking down the water-repellent coating prematurely; do not bleach or use fabric softener. Avoid high-heat drying; air dry or use low heat. Replace every 1-2 seasons or when grip deteriorates or coating visibly peels. Store dry in a breathable bag, not plastic, to prevent mildew and reduce off-gassing of any residual treatment 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.”
Formaldehyde resins in synthetic textile finishing
No public reports of formaldehyde-based dyes or finishes in Nike Storm-FIT gloves specifically. Standard synthetic sports glove production typically avoids heavy formaldehyde use, though trace levels in sizing agents are possible in unlabeled products.
Azo dyes and heavy-metal pigments
Nike's apparel lines generally conform to Restricted Substances Lists and Oeko-Tex-adjacent standards. No known contamination issues documented for this glove model, and black/navy colorways pose lower dye-leaching risk than bright synthetic dyes.
Antimony in polyester fiber
If the glove contains polyester (likely), antimony oxide may be present as a polymerization catalyst in the base resin. Levels in finished textile are typically <0.3% and migration to skin during normal use is minimal; washing before first use reduces any residual exposure.
Degradation of water-repellent coating over time and wash cycles
Water-repellent coatings degrade with laundering and UV exposure, potentially releasing micro-fragments of the coating material. No specific Nike glove failure data exists, but this is a known pattern across the water-repellent coating-treated textile category; regular inspection and replacement timing mitigate risk.
PFAS in water-repellent (water-repellent coating) treatment (graded separately)
Given Nike's 2025 phase-out deadline and current lack of public documentation, PFAS presence in this product cannot be ruled out. This hazard is scored separately at 20/100; the uncertainty itself is the primary non-PFAS safety concern.
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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