Cobra · Golf Balls & Equipment
Cobra StormGrip Winter Golf Gloves
Winter golf glove with water-repellent coating; PFAS disclosure absent, higher concern.
Winter golf glove with synthetic materials and water-resistant treatment typical of cold-weather sports apparel. Cobra provides no PFAS information.
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Material
synthetic leather/microfiber with water-resistant treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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
No disclosure from Cobra on whether this glove uses fluorinated or fluorine-free water-repellent coating. Winter golf gloves marketed with 'storm' or water-resistant claims almost always use topical coatings; historically these are PFAS-based. The coating is contact-level exposure during wear and may leach slightly during washing.
Source, ATSDR ↗Synthetic leather (polyurethane/PVC) degradation
Synthetic leather degrades with flexing and heat, especially in microfiber gloves subject to repeated hand grip and weather exposure. Degradation releases microplastics and can off-gas volatile organic compounds (VOCs) at low levels. This is a use-life issue, not an acute hazard, but relevant for long-term wear.
Microfiber shedding
Microfiber linings shed fine synthetic particles during washing and wear. In small amounts this is a nuisance; in aggregate from frequent washing it contributes to aquatic microplastic load. Gloves are lower-risk than textiles with larger surface area, but still relevant for environmentally conscious users.
What’s reassuring
Heavy metals
No recalls or public health reports linked to Cobra StormGrip colorants. Synthetic leather and microfiber are typically dyed with modern azo dyes, which are regulated but can release aromatic amines under certain conditions. No specific testing of this product is available.
Source, FDA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Glove assembly may use formaldehyde-releasing adhesives between synthetic leather and lining layers. This is standard in the category and typically off-gasses minimally in the glove format, but no third-party testing of this brand is on record.
Source, ATSDR ↗The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Cobra StormGrip gloves combine synthetic leather (likely polyurethane or PVC) with microfiber lining and a water-resistant (water-repellent coating) topcoat. The water-repellent coating treatment is the primary chemical concern, most spray-applied water-repellent finishes historically relied on fluorinated compounds (PFAS), though some brands now use fluorine-free alternatives. Cobra has not publicly disclosed which technology is used in this model. Synthetic leather itself is generally lower-risk than natural leather, but polyurethane degradation and microfiber shedding under wear are documented issues in textiles.
The brand's record and disclosure
Cobra (owned by Puma/TaylorMade) does not maintain a publicly accessible chemicals or PFAS disclosure policy for apparel products. No independent certifications (Bluesign, OEKO-TEX, GOTS) are claimed for these gloves on product pages. The brand has not responded to retail or advocacy inquiries about fluorinated water-repellent use in winter sportswear. This silence is noteworthy, major golf and athletic brands (Nike, Adidas) have committed to PFAS phase-out; Cobra's lack of transparency suggests either legacy formulations or indifference to disclosure.
How it compares in its category
Winter golf gloves occupy a middle ground for chemical risk. Performance brands (Footjoy, TaylorMade) typically use the same water-repellent coating technologies without always disclosing them either. Budget alternatives (generic PVC gloves) often skip water-repellent coating entirely, reducing PFAS exposure but sacrificing durability. Premium options (some merino wool blends) may avoid synthetic coatings altogether. Cobra positions itself as a performance brand, so the absence of transparency is less defensible than for budget lines.
If you buy it
Wash gloves in cool water with mild detergent before first use to reduce loose dyes and finishes. Avoid hot water and machine drying, which accelerates microfiber breakdown and polyurethane degradation. Store in a cool, dry place to prevent mildew (moisture + synthetic materials can off-gas low levels of volatile compounds). Replace when water no longer beads on the surface, typically after 1-2 seasons of regular use; degraded coatings lose water resistance and may shed particles. Demand Cobra's water-repellent coating chemical specification via customer service; lack of response is a red flag.
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
- Cobra has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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