Titleist · Golf Balls & Golf Gloves
Titleist Women's Players Flex Golf Glove
Golf glove with likely water-repellent coating; no brand PFAS disclosure available.
Golf gloves typically use water-resistant finishes that may contain PFAS. Titleist provides no public information about PFAS content or treatment methods for this product.
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Material
Leather and synthetic blend 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
This glove combines genuine leather with synthetic fibers and a water-resistant (water-repellent coating) treatment applied to the fabric. Leather itself is largely inert once tanned, but the synthetic blend and water-repellent coating finish are where chemical exposure could occur. The water-resistant coating is the primary reason PFAS concern exists here, though Titleist does not disclose its composition. Leather tanning chemistry varies; chrome tanning is standard but not inherently a consumer hazard if residues are properly managed at the factory level.
The brand's record and disclosure
Titleist (Acushnet Holdings) does not maintain public PFAS or restricted substance policies specific to apparel. The brand has no known recalls or established chemical safety controversies in golf glove products. No third-party certifications (OEKO-TEX, bluesign, etc.) are advertised for this line. This silence on water-repellent chemistry is typical of the golf equipment industry, which lags apparel brands on chemical transparency.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves are a niche apparel category with minimal regulatory or market pressure for sustainable chemistry; most competitors use identical leather-synthetic-water-repellent coating formulas without disclosure. Unlike performance activewear brands, golf equipment makers rarely pursue OEKO-TEX or PFOA-free certifications. A Titleist glove occupies the middle-to-premium tier; lower-cost gloves may use lower-grade synthetics (higher VOC risk), while luxury brands occasionally market PFAS-free options. This product is representative of mainstream golf apparel, not an outlier.
If you buy it
Wash before first use with cool water to reduce any loose residues from manufacturing or treatment chemicals. Hand-wash when soiled; avoid hot water and machine drying, which could degrade the water-repellent coating and potentially mobilize leachables. Air-dry completely before storage in a breathable pouch. Replace when the leather surface cracks, synthetic backing frays, or grip is noticeably slippery; typical life is 1-2 seasons of regular play. No special detergent required; mild soap is sufficient.
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.”
Teflon-type coating/PFAS in water-resistant finish
water-repellent coating coatings on golf gloves historically relied on Teflon-type coating or PFAS chemistry. Titleist has not disclosed the specific water-repellent coating agent used. Modern alternatives (wax-based, silicone, fluorine-free polymers) exist but are not confirmed for this product.
Formaldehyde in synthetic fiber or adhesives
No recalls or test reports document formaldehyde in Titleist golf gloves. Leather tanning and synthetic fabric assembly could theoretically involve formaldehyde resins, but this is not an established concern in this product category at standard consumer exposure levels.
Azo dyes in colored materials
No public safety data suggests restricted azo dyes in Titleist glove colorants. Leather dyeing can use azo compounds, but reputable tanneries screen for banned azo amines; Titleist has no known violations.
Leather tanning residue (chromium or aluminum)
Chrome or aluminum salts used in tanning remain in leather in trace amounts. Skin contact with leather gloves is brief and localized; systemic absorption is not documented as a hazard from wearing golf gloves. Risk is negligible compared to handling raw hides.
water-repellent coating leaching during hand washing or perspiration
Repeated washing or prolonged skin contact with moisture could mobilize residual water-repellent coating compounds. The extent depends on the specific chemistry (unknown). Risk is reduced by air-drying promptly and avoiding excessive heat.
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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