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adidas Golf Glove Pro Glove
Golf gloves likely have water-resistant treatment; Adidas silent on PFAS.
Adidas Golf Glove Pro Glove combines leather or synthetic with water-repellent coating that may contain PFAS. Adidas provides no public disclosure on PFAS.
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Material
Leather/synthetic with water-repellent coating
Lab data
No public lab test
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What adidas Golf Glove Pro Glove is made of, ingredients and materials
Adidas Golf Pro Glove combines leather (typically goat or sheep skin) with synthetic overlays and a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish. The water-repellent coating is almost certainly fluorochemical-based (PFAS) given the category and Adidas silence on alternatives, though this is not confirmed. Leather itself is processed with chromium salts and dyes during tanning; synthetic components are usually polyester or polyurethane with added stabilizers.
What’s concerning
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
Azo dyes in leather or synthetic overlays
Leather tanning and synthetic fabric dyeing commonly use azo dyes, some of which are restricted in the EU but legal in the US. No specific contamination reported for Adidas golf gloves, but risk exists if dyes are non-certified.
Chromium residue in tanned leather
Leather gloves are typically chrome-tanned. Trace hexavalent chromium can remain if tanning is not carefully controlled. Skin contact risk is low but hand perspiration and pH changes could theoretically mobilize trace metal. Adidas does not disclose tanning method.
water-repellent coating stability and degradation
Water-repellent coating treatments (assumed PFAS-based) gradually wear off with use and washing, releasing microparticles and degradation products into skin and sweat. This is a known issue across the golf glove category; Adidas provides no guidance on replacement intervals.
Antimony in polyester
If synthetic overlays contain polyester, antimony trioxide catalyst residue may be present in trace amounts. Direct skin contact with trace antimony from textiles is generally considered low-risk, but no specific testing data exist for this product.
What’s reassuring
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Synthetic overlays and stitching adhesives sometimes contain formaldehyde resins. No reports exist for Adidas golf gloves specifically, and modern adhesives in premium sports gloves typically avoid formaldehyde.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Adidas has not publicly committed to PFAS phase-out in sports apparel, unlike some competitors (e.g., Patagonia, Arc'teryx). The company has made vague sustainability pledges but does not disclose water-repellent coating chemistry by product. No product-specific recalls or contamination reports exist for this glove. Adidas does list some safety certifications for footwear and apparel, but golf gloves are not typically subject to formal regulatory testing.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves are a niche product with minimal third-party safety auditing. Most premium brands (Titleist, FootJoy, Callaway) use identical leather+synthetic+water-repellent coating constructions and are equally silent on PFAS. No mainstream alternative uses water-repellent coating with demonstrated lower PFAS concern in golf gloves. This product sits at industry average for transparency, not worse.
If you buy it
Wash hands after wearing; do not machine wash the glove. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct heat or prolonged sunlight, which can degrade the coating and potentially release volatile compounds. Replace when the grip surface becomes slick or leather cracks. If you have sensitive skin, test the dye or finish on a small area first; some people report contact dermatitis from synthetic dyes in leather gloves.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 42% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Adidas has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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