Acushnet Review, Is Acushnet Non-Toxic?
Across 2 graded products, Acushnet averages Excellent (85/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 2 of its products grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
Worth buying from Acushnet Good or better, best-graded first
Acushnet
Vtg Titleist Acushnet Golf Glove Ladies Small Aa-b Left Hand Double-a
leather and synthetic leather
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Leather and synthetic leather components may have been finished with…
Azo dyes and colorants
Leather tanning and dyeing processes historically used azo dyes, some of which break down…
Cadmium
Vintage leather gloves predate strict cadmium bans in some regions. Chromium use in…
VOC off-gassing from synthetic leather components
Polyurethane and PVC backing or reinforcement can emit volatile organic compounds…
Vintage leather golf glove.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Acushnet
Ladies Small Acushnet Golf Glove White Lh
leather or synthetic leather with cotton lining
Heavy metals
White leather is typically achieved with bleaching and minimal dyes, lowering risk. No…
Synthetic leather polymer off-gassing (if polyurethane/PVC)
If the outer material is synthetic rather than genuine leather, low-level VOC off-gassing…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Cotton linings may be treated with formaldehyde-releasing finishes for wrinkle resistance…
Degradation and microfiber shedding over time
As leather or synthetic cracks with age, small fragments may shed. Golf gloves are worn…
Lower concern; traditional golf glove materials carry minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Acushnet and PFAS, common questions
- Does Acushnet have PFAS?
- We graded 2 Acushnet products, averaging Excellent (85/100). 2 grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Acushnet non-toxic?
- Vtg Titleist Acushnet Golf Glove Ladies Small Aa-b Left Hand Double-a is the highest-graded Acushnet product we have scored, at 85/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which Acushnet products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Acushnet products we have scored are Vtg Titleist Acushnet Golf Glove Ladies Small Aa-b Left Hand Double-a, Ladies Small Acushnet Golf Glove White Lh. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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