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Adidas Men's Golf Rain Glove
Golf glove likely treated for water resistance; PFAS status undisclosed by Adidas.
Adidas Men's Golf Rain Glove uses polyurethane or synthetic leather with water-repellent treatment, historically PFAS-based. Adidas provides no public disclosure about treatment chemistry.
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Material
Polyurethane/synthetic leather with water-repellent treatment
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Adidas Men's Golf Rain Glove is made of, ingredients and materials
This glove is constructed from polyurethane or synthetic leather, a petroleum-derived polymer, rather than natural leather or cotton. Polyurethane provides durability and water resistance, but the water-repellent finish applied to the surface is the critical unknown. Adidas does not publicly disclose whether this treatment uses PFAS compounds (perfluorinated chemicals that persist in the environment and body). The base polyurethane itself is stable during normal use, but the treatment chemistry directly affects your exposure profile.
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.
PFAS
Golf gloves marketed as water-repellent are routinely treated with PFAS-based water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finishes. Adidas does not disclose this treatment on product pages. Skin contact during wear is low-risk, but off-gassing and wash water persistence are concerns for some users.
Source, ATSDR ↗Polyurethane coating degradation
Synthetic leather coatings can crack or peel with age and heavy use, exposing underlying substrate. This creates durability issues rather than acute toxicity, but degraded gloves may shed microparticles. No documented safety incident exists for Adidas gloves specifically.
What’s reassuring
Heavy metals
Polyurethane apparel occasionally contains cadmium or lead in color additives, particularly in non-EU-manufactured items. No Adidas golf glove recalls or testing results show this hazard. Risk is low but not independently verified by third-party testing.
Source, FDA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyurethane fabric treatments sometimes use formaldehyde-based resins for wrinkle or stain resistance. Golf gloves are typically not treated this way, and no public data indicates Adidas uses such finishes. Not a documented concern for this product.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Adidas has not published ingredient lists or water-repellent treatment specifications for this product category. The brand signed the ZDHC Gateway in 2015 (a chemical transparency initiative) but has not extended detailed disclosures to consumer-facing product pages for golf gloves. No recalls or safety controversies specific to Adidas golf gloves are on record. This silence on PFAS chemistry is typical across most athletic apparel brands and reflects an industry-wide transparency gap rather than Adidas misconduct.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves typically use polyurethane or leather with water treatments; synthetic alternatives dominate the market for price and durability. Most brands (Callaway, Titleist, FootJoy) similarly do not disclose PFAS status on consumer packaging. Natural leather gloves avoid synthetic water treatments but lack durability and are more expensive. This Adidas glove sits in the mainstream middle, no worse disclosure practice than competitors, but no transparent advantage either.
If you buy it
Wear the glove during play without heat exposure concerns; polyurethane is stable at body temperature and outdoor conditions. Wash by hand in cool water and mild soap after use to remove salt and dirt, which extends life and minimizes any leaching risk during storage. Replace when the palm grip wears smooth (typically 1-2 seasons). Store dry in a cool place. Do not machine wash or dry, as heat can degrade polyurethane coatings.
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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