Dunlop · Golf Balls & Equipment
Dunlop Men’s Left Hand Golf Glove, Xl All-weather Dupont Coolmax
All-weather gloves often use water-repellent coating coatings; Dunlop discloses nothing on PFAS.
All-weather golf glove with CoolMax polyester and water-repellent treatment. Dunlop does not disclose PFAS status or third-party verification.
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Material
Dupont Coolmax polyester blend, all-weather 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
All-weather finish almost certainly involves PFAS-based water-repellent coating; Dunlop provides no alternative specification, making fluorine presence the most probable scenario for this product class.
Source, ATSDR ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Formaldehyde-based resins are sometimes used in polyester finishing and wrinkle resistance treatments. Dunlop does not disclose finishing chemistry, so presence cannot be ruled out, though polyester gloves generally require less formaldehyde than cotton blends.
Source, ATSDR ↗Microfiber shedding during washing
Coolmax microfibers, like all synthetic textiles, shed during laundering. This is not a direct health hazard to the wearer but an environmental concern; washing in cold water and limiting machine cycles reduces release.
What’s reassuring
Azo dyes in polyester
No specific recalls or reports of restricted azo dyes in Dunlop Coolmax gloves. Standard polyester apparel manufacturing in developed markets typically avoids banned azo compounds, though independent testing of this product is not on record.
Antimony in polyester fiber
Antimony trioxide is a known catalyst in polyester manufacturing. No specific contamination reports exist for Dunlop Coolmax gloves, and regulatory limits apply in most markets where this product is sold.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This glove is constructed from Dupont Coolmax, a polyester microfiber engineered for moisture-wicking and breathability. Polyester itself carries minimal intrinsic toxicity at the fiber level, but the 'all-weather' finish is the concern, manufacturers typically apply water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coatings to polyester gloves, which historically relied on fluorinated compounds (PFAS) to achieve water and oil resistance. Dunlop's product description does not specify the water-repellent coating chemistry, leaving the fluorine status unknown.
The brand's record and disclosure
Dunlop (owned by Sumitomo Rubber) does not publicly disclose PFAS presence, phase-out commitments, or alternative water-repellent coating technologies for this glove line. No recalls or safety warnings for this specific product are on record. The brand has not published environmental or chemical transparency reports that would clarify treatment protocols, making independent verification impossible based on available information.
How it compares in its category
Most all-weather golf gloves rely on water-repellent coating finishes; this product is typical in that regard. Competitors like Titleist and Callaway have similarly maintained public silence on PFAS. Uncoated or minimally treated leather or synthetic alternatives exist but sacrifice the all-weather performance this glove promises. The Coolmax fiber itself is mainstream and poses no documented hazard above standard polyester apparel.
If you buy it
Wash separately in cool water to limit microfiber shedding into waterways; avoid high-heat drying (air dry instead). Replace when water-repellent coating performance visibly degrades (water no longer beads on surface), typically after 1-2 seasons of regular play. Do not assume 'all-weather' means indefinite durability; expect coating wear over time. Store in a dry location to extend water-repellent coating lifespan.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 55% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Dunlop has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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