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Adidas Golf Leather Right Glove
Leather golf glove likely treated for water resistance; PFAS status unclear.
Adidas Golf Leather Right Glove is leather, which is inherently lower-concern, but Adidas does not disclose whether water-resistant treatment uses PFAS.
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Material
Leather with unspecified water-resistant treatment
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Adidas Golf Leather Right Glove is made of, ingredients and materials
This glove is genuine leather with an unspecified water-resistant treatment applied to the surface. Leather itself is a natural material, but the finishing chemicals and water-resistance coating are the primary chemical exposure points. The coating's composition is not publicly disclosed by Adidas, making full hazard assessment impossible. Leather tanning methods vary widely, and some traditional tanneries use chromium salts, though most modern leather in athletic gear uses vegetable or synthetic tanning.
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.
Undisclosed water-resistant chemical coating
The specific water-resistant treatment is not publicly identified by Adidas. It may contain PFAS (covered separately), but could also contain other polymer coatings or silicones; repeated skin contact raises concern for potential leaching or dermal absorption of unknown agents.
Leather tanning residues (chromium or other metals)
Leather tanning methods are not specified. If chrome tanning was used, residual chromium salts may be present, though regulatory limits typically keep exposure low. No independent testing of this product's tanning method is on record.
Coating degradation and microparticle release
As the water-resistant coating wears over time, small particles of the coating material may flake or release. Without knowledge of the coating's composition, the hazard level of inhaling or ingesting these particles cannot be assessed.
Allergens in coating or leather (fragrance, dyes)
Leather and synthetic coatings can harbor allergens or colorant residues. Adidas does not disclose whether the glove contains fragrance additives or specific dye types; skin-sensitive individuals should patch-test or choose brands with hypoallergenic claims.
What’s reassuring
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Formaldehyde resins are sometimes used in leather finish stabilization, but no evidence of their use in this product exists on record. Most modern premium leather goods avoid these due to regulatory pressure, but absence of disclosure means risk is unconfirmed.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Adidas has not publicly disclosed the chemical composition of this glove's water-resistant treatment. The brand has faced criticism for opacity on PFAS use in textiles and footwear, and no specific certifications (e.g., Bluesign, GOTS) are claimed for this golf glove product. Adidas has committed to PFAS phase-out by 2025 in some product lines, but golf gloves are not explicitly covered in publicly available statements. The lack of transparency is a material concern for a product designed for repeated skin contact.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves are a niche category with limited third-party testing. Competitors like Callaway and TaylorMade also use leather with water-resistant coatings but similarly lack public disclosure of coating chemistry. Synthetic golf glove alternatives exist but are less common at the premium end. The use of untested or nondisclosed water-resistance treatments is industry-standard, making this product representative of the category's broader transparency gap rather than an outlier.
If you buy it
Wash hands after use, especially before eating, to minimize ingestion of coating particles or tanning residues. Avoid prolonged wet storage, which can degrade the coating and release additional compounds. Replace the glove if the water-resistant coating becomes visibly cracked, peeling, or worn through, as this signals loss of structural integrity. If skin irritation develops on the contact hand, discontinue use and switch to a glove from a brand with transparent coating disclosure.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% 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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