Srixon · Golf Balls & Golf Gloves
Srixon Rain Gloves
Waterproof gloves lack disclosed PFAS information; caution warranted.
Srixon rain gloves use water-resistant coatings typical of sports gear, but the brand provides no transparency on PFAS treatment. Without lab data or disclosure, lower confidence rating applies.
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Material
Synthetic leather or polyurethane with water-resistant coating
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
Srixon Rain Gloves use synthetic leather or polyurethane with a water-resistant surface treatment. The coating, likely a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating), is the key material question: traditional water-repellent coating finishes often rely on PFAS compounds, though some brands now use PFAS-free alternatives. Polyurethane itself is generally stable in normal use, but the coating durability and composition are not disclosed by Srixon on product literature.
The brand's record and disclosure
Srixon (owned by Dunlop Sports) has not published a public PFAS policy or committed to PFAS-free materials. The brand does not disclose coating chemistry on rain glove product pages or safety documentation available online. This silence is typical for golf equipment makers but creates uncertainty for consumers seeking transparency. No major recalls or toxicity incidents are recorded for this specific product line.
How it compares in its category
Rain gloves across all brands face the same coating uncertainty; Srixon is not an outlier. Some competitor brands (e.g., higher-end outdoor apparel makers) now market PFAS-free water resistance, but golf-specific glove manufacturers rarely advertise this. Without testing or certification (e.g., OEKO-TEX, Bluesign), consumers cannot distinguish safer from standard formulations at point of sale.
If you buy it
Gloves are a low-migration-risk product since they do not contact food or skin extensively over long periods. Hand-wash in cool water and allow air-dry; do not machine wash or heat-dry, as high temperature can degrade polyurethane and potentially accelerate any coating leachables. Replace gloves every 1-2 seasons or when the water-resistant finish visibly deteriorates. If you prefer to avoid PFAS-risk products, seek brands that explicitly commit to PFAS-free water-repellent coating or choose non-water-resistant alternatives.
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.”
Water-resistant coating (likely PFAS or alternative water-repellent coating)
Srixon does not disclose whether the water-repellent coating treatment contains PFAS, fluorine-free alternatives, or other chemical classes. Exposure risk is minimal during glove use but cumulative if worn frequently over years; disposal pathway is unknown.
Formaldehyde resins (synthetic leather binder/finish)
Polyurethane and synthetic leather can contain formaldehyde-releasing resins in dyes or adhesives, but no specific reports or complaints exist for Srixon rain gloves. Standard apparel testing would likely detect any excess, and gloves pose low dermal transfer risk.
Azo dyes (color fastness)
Rain gloves are typically dyed synthetic leather or printed polyurethane. No Srixon-specific incidents recorded; color bleeding or allergenic dyes are rare in premium golf gloves, though not independently verified.
Polyurethane degradation and microplastic shedding
Polyurethane gloves can shed particles over extended use, especially at seams or if coating flakes. Shedding is not quantified for this product, and exposure is dermal rather than ingestion, minimizing acute risk.
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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