Puma · Golf Balls & Golf Gloves
Puma Japan Golf Glove Fusion 2023 For Left Hand 867912 White Gray
Golf glove, limited PFAS risk without water-repellent treatment.
Golf gloves typically use leather or synthetic materials without intentional PFAS coatings. Puma has not disclosed PFAS use in this glove. No third-party testing available.
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Material
leather and synthetic leather with textile backing
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
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
This glove combines genuine leather (palm/grip areas) with synthetic leather and textile backing, a standard construction for golf gloves balancing durability, grip, and breathability. Leather itself is chemically inert once tanned, but the tanning process and synthetic overlays introduce potential chemical residues. The white-gray colorway involves dyes applied to both leather and textiles, which carry pigment stability and adhesion concerns. Synthetic leather (likely polyurethane or PVC-based) adds flexibility but introduces slight off-gassing risk if poorly finished.
The brand's record and disclosure
Puma maintains a public sustainability commitment and publishes compliance with restricted substance lists (RSLs), but does not routinely disclose full chemical testing results for individual SKUs like this golf glove. The brand has no known major safety recalls or controversies specific to golf apparel. Puma is silent on PFAS use in this category, which is typical for non-water-resistant sports gloves where PFAS treatments are less common than in outerwear. Third-party certifications for this specific SKU are not publicly documented.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves in this price-performance tier (Puma is mainstream, not budget) typically use tanned leather with synthetic reinforcement, placing this product in the middle-ground for chemical burden. Premium alternatives (Tour-level leather gloves) may use more controlled tanning processes and lower-VOC synthetic overlays. Budget alternatives often use fully synthetic or heavily treated materials with higher off-gassing risk. This mixed-material approach is standard practice and not a red flag relative to competitors.
If you buy it
Wash and air-dry before first use to reduce residual dye and processing chemicals; avoid machine washing or heat drying, which degrades both leather and synthetic backing. Store in a breathable pouch rather than sealed plastic to minimize odor buildup from off-gassing. Replace when leather cracks, synthetic overlay peels, or grip diminishes, typically after 1-2 seasons of regular use. Check fit and material integrity monthly, as poor-fitting gloves increase hand friction and wear, concentrating chemical contact in high-stress areas.
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 textile backing
Textile components may contain formaldehyde-based wrinkle-resist or sizing agents common in apparel finishing. Exposure risk is low in finished gloves but slightly higher during manufacturing and storage; airing before use is protective.
Azo dyes and heavy metal pigments in coloring
White-gray dyes in leather and synthetic overlays may contain azo compounds or trace heavy metals (cadmium, lead) depending on tanning chemistry and dye selection. Puma's RSL compliance suggests restriction of highest-risk dyes, but full pigment testing not publicly available for this SKU.
Synthetic leather (polyurethane/PVC) off-gassing
Polyurethane or PVC-based synthetic overlays can release volatile organic compounds, particularly in the first days after manufacturing and during storage in warm conditions. Ventilation and airing reduce exposure; levels are typically low in sports gloves relative to automotive or furniture applications.
Leather tanning chemical residues
Modern leather tanning (chromium or vegetable-based) is well-regulated in Puma-sourced supply chains. No specific recalls or contamination reports exist for Puma golf gloves. Risk is minimal assuming glove is worn on hands (not ingested) and laundered before extensive use.
Antimony in polyester backing threads
If polyester threads are used in seaming, antimony (a known carcinogen in high doses) may be present as a catalyst residue. Industrial textiles typically contain <0.1% antimony; contact exposure from a single glove is negligible, and no specific risk has been documented for golf apparel.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 65% 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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