FootJoy · Golf Balls & Equipment
FootJoy Men's GTxtreme Golf Glove
Golf glove with water-repellent coating treatment, PFAS details unknown from brand.
Water-resistant golf glove with synthetic leather or microfiber and water-repellent coating. FootJoy discloses no PFAS information.
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Material
synthetic leather/microfiber with water-repellent coating
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
Standard water-repellent coating treatments on synthetic leather historically use PFOA or PFOS; FootJoy has not disclosed whether GTxtreme uses PFAS-free alternatives. Skin contact during wear is the primary exposure route.
Source, ATSDR ↗Microfiber shedding
Synthetic microfiber textiles are known to shed fibers during use and washing. This is a wear mechanism rather than a chemical hazard, but contributes to microplastic accumulation in laundry water and the environment.
Coating degradation and leaching
As the water-repellent coating breaks down over time, residual finish chemistry (PFAS, plasticizers, or other binders) may leach into sweat at higher rates. Once-daily hand contact over months could represent cumulative low-level exposure if PFAS is present.
What’s reassuring
Azo dyes in synthetic leather pigment
No recalls or test reports document restricted azo dyes in FootJoy gloves. Standard synthetic microfiber dyes are regulated under EU and CPSC guidelines, but public third-party testing of this specific product is not on record.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Microfiber polyurethane coatings can contain trace formaldehyde releasers as curing agents. No specific testing or complaints have been documented for FootJoy GTxtreme gloves; brand does not disclose formaldehyde content or testing.
Source, ATSDR ↗The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
FootJoy GTxtreme uses synthetic microfiber leather with a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating to shed moisture on the golf course. water-repellent coating finishes historically relied on PFAS-based chemistry, though some manufacturers have shifted to alternatives; FootJoy has not publicly disclosed which chemistry is used in this glove. Microfiber itself is a polyester-polyurethane blend, which is inert in normal use but may shed microfibers during washing and wear. The glove's performance depends entirely on that coating remaining intact, so degradation over time is a wear-out issue, not a safety trigger.
The brand's record and disclosure
FootJoy (owned by Acushnet) has not published a PFAS-free commitment or detailed chemical disclosures for its glove lines as of available public records. The brand is a premium golf equipment manufacturer with strong reputation for durability but limited transparency on hazardous substance restrictions beyond basic regulatory compliance. No recalls specifically naming FootJoy golf gloves for chemical hazards have been documented. The silence on water-repellent coating chemistry is typical for apparel brands, but represents a gap for consumers concerned about PFAS exposure.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves occupy a niche within apparel; most competitors (Titleist, Callaway, PXG) also use synthetic microfiber with water-repellent coating coatings and similarly lack public PFAS disclosure. High-end golf gloves do not undergo the same third-party certification (Bluesign, GOTS) that outdoor or athletic wear lines sometimes pursue, so baseline hazard vetting is weaker. FootJoy GTxtreme sits in the mid-to-premium tier and is known for fit and durability, not chemical safety as a differentiator. If PFAS avoidance is a priority, no major golf glove brand currently offers transparent alternatives.
If you buy it
Wash the glove in cool water and dry flat to minimize microfiber shedding and preserve the water-repellent coating; hot water or machine washing degrades both the synthetic leather and water-repellent finish prematurely. Replace when the glove shows visible wear, cracking, or loss of water-repellency (typically every 6-12 months of regular play). Avoid prolonged exposure to direct heat or sunlight, which can break down the microfiber-polyurethane bond. For skin-sensitive individuals, test fit on a practice round to rule out contact irritation from dyes or finish residues.
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
- FootJoy has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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