Callaway · Golf Balls & Equipment
Callaway Golf Weather Spann Glove
Golf glove with water-repellent coating; Callaway discloses no PFAS details.
Callaway Weather Spann Glove uses synthetic leather or microfiber with water-resistant coating typical of golf gear. Callaway provides no public disclosure of PFAS status.
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Material
synthetic leather or microfiber with water-resistant coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
water-repellent coating composition (fluorinated or fluorine-free unknown)
The glove's water-resistant finish almost certainly contains some fluorinated compound, but Callaway does not disclose whether it is PFAS-based or a newer fluorine-free alternative. Skin contact with intact coatings poses minimal acute risk, but coating degradation over time could theoretically release particles.
Coating degradation and product lifespan
The water-repellent coating will gradually degrade with use and laundering, potentially releasing coating particles or trapped contaminants. This is a normal wear pattern, not a defect, but signals when replacement is due.
What’s reassuring
Synthetic microfiber durability and shedding
Microfiber materials can shed microfibers with wear and washing, but golf gloves are used in outdoor, low-friction contact (not aggressive laundering) and pose negligible microfiber release risk compared to apparel washed frequently.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No formaldehyde release has been reported for Callaway golf gloves or similar synthetic microfiber gloves in this category. Formaldehyde-based finishing resins are less common in performance synthetic apparel than in cotton.
Source, ATSDR ↗Azo dyes in synthetic leather coloring
Synthetic leather used in golf gloves is not known to use restricted azo dyes. No safety issues have been reported for the Spann or comparable Callaway gloves.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
The Callaway Weather Spann Glove uses synthetic microfiber or synthetic leather with a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating to shed moisture and maintain grip in wet conditions. water-repellent coating finishes traditionally relied on PFAS chemistry, though modern formulations sometimes use fluorine-free alternatives; Callaway has not publicly stated which type is used here. Synthetic microfiber itself carries minimal chemical hazard compared to natural leather or cotton, but the coating's composition remains opaque to consumers.
The brand's record and disclosure
Callaway does not publish chemical ingredient lists or environmental disclosures for apparel products, and has not issued public statements on PFAS use in their golf gloves or other gear. The brand has no known certifications (such as OEKO-TEX or bluesign) that would verify absence of restricted chemicals. This silence is typical across golf equipment makers but limits independent verification of coating safety.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves are not subject to the same regulatory scrutiny as apparel for general wear, so chemical standards are weaker. Most competitors (Titleist, FootJoy, Ping) likewise do not disclose water-repellent coating chemistry. Gloves made from uncoated leather or cotton alternatives avoid water-repellent coating risks entirely but sacrifice weather performance. The Spann sits in the mainstream market segment with no advantage or disadvantage in transparency versus peers.
If you buy it
Wash the glove in cool water after use to remove salt, sweat, and debris that can degrade the coating over time. Avoid hot water or machine drying, which may compromise the water-resistant finish and any embedded chemicals. Replace the glove when the synthetic material shows cracking, peeling, or loss of grip (typically 1-2 seasons of regular use). Store in a dry environment to prevent mold growth, which is more common in moisture-trapping synthetics than leather.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Callaway has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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