Titleist · Golf Balls & Golf Equipment
Titleist Women's Players Golf Glove
Golf glove material likely PFAS-treated for water resistance; brand silent on chemistry.
Golf gloves typically use water-repellent coating-coated leather to repel moisture and sweat. Titleist does not disclose PFAS or Teflon-family coating use in product information, raising uncertainty about water-resistance treatment chemistry.
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85/100 safety
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Material
leather/synthetic leather with likely 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
other 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
Titleist Women's Players gloves use leather (likely cabretta or synthetic leather blend) with a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish. water-repellent coating treatments on performance apparel commonly rely on fluorochemicals (PFAS-family compounds) to achieve water resistance without compromising grip or breathability. The glove also contains synthetic components, dyes, and adhesives that may offgas or leach during initial use and storage.
The brand's record and disclosure
Titleist (Acushnet Holdings) does not publicly disclose chemical composition or PFAS-free claims for apparel products. No major safety recalls or chemical controversies specific to Titleist gloves are on record. The brand maintains silent stance on textile chemistry and water-repellent coating sourcing, typical of most golf equipment makers who treat formulations as proprietary.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves across all major brands (Callaway, TaylorMade, FootJoy) use similar leather-synthetic blends and water-repellent coating finishes; none routinely disclose PFAS status. Titleist's Players line is mid-range priced and widely considered durable. Premium alternatives marketed as PFAS-free or fluorocarbon-free are rare in golf apparel and often cost 20-40% more with unverified claims.
If you buy it
Wear gloves during the first few uses to allow offgassing before skin contact; wash hands after use to reduce residue transfer. Store in a ventilated area, not sealed bags. Inspect for coating degradation (flaking, stiffness loss) and replace every 6-12 months depending on play frequency. Avoid exposing the glove to heat (direct sun, dryers) which may accelerate coating breakdown and increase leaching.
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-based water-repellent finish
Standard water-repellent coating treatments on leather golf gloves rely on fluorochemical compounds for durability and water shedding. These are bioaccumulative; Titleist provides no transparency on alternatives or PFAS status. Skin contact during use is the primary exposure route.
Leather or synthetic leather dyes and finish coatings
Leather tanning and dyeing can introduce heavy metals (chromium, cadmium) and azo dyes, which are regulated in garments but still occur. Synthetic leather uses adhesives and polymeric coatings that may offgas VOCs or plasticizers during break-in. No testing on record for this specific product.
Formaldehyde in textile adhesives and resins
Glove assembly involves stitching, patching, and coating adhesives that may contain formaldehyde releasers or formaldehyde resin binders. Skin contact and sweating can accelerate release. Titleist does not disclose adhesive chemistry.
Coating degradation and particle release
Over time, the water-repellent coating finish and synthetic overlays can crack, flake, or peel with repeated flexing and sweat exposure. Degraded coatings may shed microparticles or concentrate residual chemicals in contact areas. Replacement frequency mitigates this.
Fragrance or antimicrobial additives
No public evidence that Titleist golf gloves include added fragrance or antimicrobial treatments, but brand silence on this cannot exclude it entirely.
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.
Safer alternatives in Golf Balls & Golf Equipment
Mizuno
Comp Glove
Leather/synthetic leather athletic glove
No known PFAS risk, but Mizuno discloses nothing about treatments.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Mizuno
Cabretta Leather Golf Glove
Cabretta leather, likely with standard leather tanning and finishing
Lower concern. Leather glove lacks water treatment trigger.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Callaway
Men's Chev Soft Golf Glove
leather and synthetic materials
Golf glove with lower PFAS concern; no known high-risk coatings.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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