Dunlop · Golf Balls & Equipment
Men's Left Dunlop Golf Glove - Large - Large LH / White / Used
Golf glove with low PFAS risk; no known treated surfaces.
Golf glove with leather palm and synthetic back using standard construction without water-repellent or stain-resistant coatings. Dunlop makes no PFAS claims.
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Material
leather palm, synthetic back, standard construction
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.
Leather tanning agents (chromium salts, aldehydes)
Dunlop does not publicly disclose tanning methods for this glove. Traditional chrome tanning is standard in golf gloves and shows lower concern for aldehydes or other cross-linker persistence in low levels; skin contact risk is minimal for hand-wear.
Synthetic back degradation and microfiber shedding
Used polyester or nylon backing may shed microscopic fibers over time, especially if stressed or washed aggressively. This is not specific to Dunlop but a general property of synthetic sports glove backs; risk is mitigated by glove's brief contact window and hand-only coverage.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Azo dyes in synthetic back or stitching
No recalls or warnings exist for Dunlop golf gloves related to azo dyes. The white color of this glove reduces likelihood of heavy synthetic dye use in the back panel, though stitching may contain dyes; risk is low for hand-wear with limited skin contact duration.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Golf gloves do not typically undergo the wrinkle-resistance or flame-retardant treatments that introduce formaldehyde resins in other apparel. No documented formaldehyde issues in Dunlop golf glove products are on record.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
No recalls or public warnings exist for Dunlop golf gloves involving lead, cadmium, or other heavy metals. Golf gloves are not a category typically targeted by heavy-metal contamination alerts in apparel.
Source, FDA ↗The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This glove combines a leather palm (typically sheepskin or goat leather in golf gloves) with a synthetic back, likely polyester or nylon mesh for breathability and stretch. Leather palms are chosen for grip and durability, while the synthetic back reduces weight and cost. The primary chemical exposure points are tanning agents in the leather and any dyes or finishes applied to both materials during manufacturing.
The brand's record and disclosure
Dunlop does not publicly disclose detailed chemical restrictions or certifications for golf gloves beyond standard golf equipment standards. The brand has no widely documented controversies regarding formaldehyde, azo dyes, or heavy metal contamination in apparel products. As a sporting goods manufacturer, Dunlop is not known for aggressive transparency in chemical supply chains, but golf gloves are not a category flagged by independent safety organizations for systemic hazards.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves are lower-risk apparel compared to densely dyed garments, undergarments, or children's clothing because they are single-use, single-hand worn, and not in prolonged full-body contact. Leather-palm construction is industry standard and has lower concern than synthetic-only alternatives that may off-gas more volatile compounds. Used condition further reduces risk because any volatile finishing chemicals will have largely dissipated during the previous owner's use and storage.
If you buy it
Wash or wipe the glove with a damp cloth before first use to remove any surface dust or residue. Store in a dry place away from direct heat or sunlight to prevent leather cracking and synthetic degradation. Inspect the seams and palm surface periodically for wear; leather-palm gloves typically last one season of regular use before grip degrades. Replace when the palm becomes slick or develops tears, as this indicates loss of material integrity.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% 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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