Dunlop Review, Is Dunlop Non-Toxic?
Across 16 graded products, Dunlop averages Good (68/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 10 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.
Does Dunlop have PFAS, by category
Worth buying from Dunlop Good or better, best-graded first
Dunlop
Men's Left Dunlop Golf Glove - Large - Large LH / White / Used
leather palm, synthetic back, standard construction
Leather tanning agents (chromium salts, aldehydes)
Dunlop does not publicly disclose tanning methods for this glove. Traditional chrome…
Synthetic back degradation and microfiber shedding
Used polyester or nylon backing may shed microscopic fibers over time, especially if…
Golf glove with low PFAS risk; no known treated surfaces.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Dunlop
Used Dunlop Womens Md Lh Grey Golf Glove
leather palm, synthetic back, standard golf glove
Chromium residue in leather (tanning byproduct)
Leather tanning historically used hexavalent chromium; modern methods predominantly use…
Microbial growth (if poorly stored)
Leather and synthetic blends trap moisture from sweat; if a used glove was stored damp or…
Lower concern; standard golf glove, no waterproofing disclosed.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Dunlop
Ddh I.c.e. Golf Balls
Synthetic rubber and resin core, elastomer cover
Elastomer and resin degradation
Extended UV exposure and temperature cycling may cause surface cracking or minor material…
Microplastic shedding
Ball covers may shed microscopic elastomer particles during play and washing…
Golf balls carry minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Dunlop
New Dunlop Tour Special 12 Pack - Golf Balls
Synthetic rubber core, ionomer/surlyn cover
Microplastic shedding
Ionomer covers may shed microscopic particles with sustained abrasion (wear and tear from…
Coating degradation and material breakdown
Ionomer covers degrade over time with UV exposure and thermal cycling, leading to surface…
Lower concern. Golf balls use standard elastomer materials without known PFAS needs.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Dunlop
Eight Dunlop 65 Golf Balls In Original Wrapper With A Vgc Box Made In
Rubber and synthetic polymer cover, standard golf ball core
Polymer cover degradation and particle shedding
Surlyn and urethane covers degrade over years of UV exposure and mechanical stress…
Water contamination from ball loss
Golf balls lost in water bodies or wetlands persist for decades and may shed…
Lower PFAS concern for sport balls.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Dunlop
Loco Golf Ball Pack - Perfect for Indoor and Outdoor Play
Rubber or synthetic polymer core; dimpled surface cover
Microplastic release during use or degradation
As a synthetic polymer product, golf balls could theoretically contribute microplastics…
Lower concern golf ball. No known PFAS uses in core.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Dunlop
Jd Tour Golf Balls In The Original Package 2 Dozen Urethane
Urethane cover, synthetic polymer core
Microplastic shedding
Urethane covers can shed microplastic particles when abraded by grass, clubs, or water…
Water contamination from lost balls
Golf balls lost in water hazards can persist in aquatic environments for years. While…
Lower concern. Urethane golf balls have no known PFAS risk.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Dunlop
New Dunlop Double Titanium 12 Pack - Golf Balls
Synthetic polymer core, elastomer cover (standard golf ball)
Bacterial or mold growth if wet-stored
If balls are stored in damp conditions for extended periods, surface mold or bacterial…
Lower concern. Standard golf balls lack known PFAS applications.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Dunlop
Golf Balls Ti Titanium Sleeves 3 Balls Set
Synthetic rubber/elastomer core, dimple-patterned cover
Microplastic shedding from cover wear
As dimpled cover surface wears during use, minute polymer particles may shed into soil or…
Lower concern. Typical golf ball composition poses no PFAS exposure risk.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Dunlop
Rare Dunlop Rebel Illegal Golf Balls Crazy 12 Count Total 4 Sleeves Nib
Rubber/synthetic polymer golf ball cover and core
Skin sensitization from synthetic materials
Direct skin contact with golf balls is brief and incidental. No allergen data specific to…
Lower concern. Golf balls lack typical PFAS-prone treatments.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Dunlop
Digitech All Weather Golf Glove Mens Left Large Dupont Coolmax
DuPont Coolmax polyester blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
water-repellent coating particle shedding and inhalation
As the water-repellent coating finish degrades over time, small coated particles may shed…
Golf glove water-repellent treatment PFAS status unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dunlop
DigiTech All Weather Golf Glove Men's Left Small White CoolMax
CoolMax polyester blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Antimony in polyester fiber
CoolMax polyester may contain trace antimony from the polymerization catalyst (antimony…
water-repellent coating leachates and degradation by-products
The undisclosed water-repellent coating finish (likely fluorinated or hydrocarbon-based)…
Golf glove with water-repellent coating; PFAS in treatment unclear, limited disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dunlop
Women’s Left Hand Golf Glove, Large. All-weather Dupont
Leather with all-weather DuPont treatment
PFAS
DuPont's name on the label raises concern because DuPont historically manufactured…
Coating degradation and microparticle shedding
Repeated flexing, washing, and UV exposure can cause the all-weather coating to crack and…
Leather glove with DuPont all-weather coating; PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dunlop
Vintage Dunlop Maxfil Deluxe All Weather Women’s Left Hand Large Golf
synthetic leather or nylon glove with water-resistant treatment
water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) fluorocarbon coating composition
Vintage Dunlop gloves likely used fluorocarbon-based water-repellent coating treatments…
Coating degradation and leaching over time
Vintage gloves are 15+ years old; water-repellent coating coatings degrade with heat…
Synthetic-leather plasticizer migration
Polyurethane and PVC synthetic leather may contain phthalates or other plasticizers to…
Vintage golf glove with likely water-repellent coating treatment but no PFAS disclosure available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dunlop
Nwt Lot Of Three Dunlop Digitech Dupont Coolmax Golf Glove Men's Size M Left
Coolmax polyester blend, likely water-repellent treated
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Coolmax polyester may contain residual formaldehyde from wrinkle-resistance or…
Antimony in polyester synthesis
Antimony trioxide is a standard catalyst in polyester polymerization; trace residues may…
PFAS
Golf gloves require water-repellent coating to function; this glove almost certainly…
Golf glove water-repellent coating finish contains unknown treatment chemicals.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dunlop
Men’s Left Hand Golf Glove, Xl All-weather Dupont Coolmax
Dupont Coolmax polyester blend, all-weather treatment
PFAS
All-weather finish almost certainly involves PFAS-based water-repellent coating; Dunlop…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Formaldehyde-based resins are sometimes used in polyester finishing and wrinkle…
Microfiber shedding during washing
Coolmax microfibers, like all synthetic textiles, shed during laundering. This is not a…
All-weather gloves often use water-repellent coating coatings; Dunlop discloses nothing on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dunlop and PFAS, common questions
- Does Dunlop have PFAS?
- We graded 16 Dunlop products, averaging Good (68/100). 10 grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Dunlop non-toxic?
- Men's Left Dunlop Golf Glove - Large - Large LH / White / Used is the highest-graded Dunlop 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 Dunlop products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Dunlop products we have scored are Men's Left Dunlop Golf Glove - Large - Large LH / White / Used, Used Dunlop Womens Md Lh Grey Golf Glove, Dunlop Ddh I.c.e. Golf Balls. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Dunlop products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Dunlop products we have scored are Dunlop Men’s Left Hand Golf Glove, Xl All-weather Dupont Coolmax, Nwt Lot Of Three Dunlop Digitech Dupont Coolmax Golf Glove Men's Size M Left, Vintage Dunlop Maxfil Deluxe All Weather Women’s Left Hand Large Golf. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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