FootJoy · Golf Balls & Equipment
FootJoy Men's Pure Touch Limited 3-Pack Golf Gloves White
Golf glove with leather and water-repellent treatment, PFAS undisclosed.
Cabretta leather golf glove with water-resistant finish. FootJoy makes no PFAS disclosures; water-repellent coating coatings often contain PFAS though leather gloves present lower exposure risk.
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Material
Cabretta leather with water-repellent coating finish
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
FootJoy does not disclose water-repellent coating chemistry. Cabretta leather gloves typically receive fluorochemical treatments; PFAS presence is plausible but unconfirmed. Skin exposure during normal use is low-risk, but manufacturing and disposal pathways may carry environmental concern.
Source, ATSDR ↗Lead
Cabretta is tanned using standard industrial processes. Chrome tanning is common and regulated in developed nations, but FootJoy does not publish tannery location or metal testing results. Residual chromium on the glove surface is unlikely to leach via brief skin contact, but cannot be ruled out without third-party testing.
Source, ATSDR ↗Degradation of water-repellent coating over time and laundering
Water-repellent finishes degrade with friction, sweat, and washing. As the water-repellent coating wears, the underlying leather absorbs moisture, reducing grip and accelerating material breakdown. This is a performance issue tied to product lifespan, not a direct toxicity hazard, but it may lead to premature replacement waste.
What’s reassuring
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No specific formaldehyde release incidents reported for FootJoy golf gloves. Cabretta leather finishing may include formaldehyde-based compounds, but off-gassing risk is minimal given the product's use case (worn on hands, not inhaled or heated).
Source, ATSDR ↗Azo dyes in leather coloring
White Cabretta leather typically uses low levels of synthetic dyes; restricted azo dyes are largely phased out in European and North American tanneries. No reported incidents for FootJoy white gloves, but formal dye testing is not disclosed.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
FootJoy Pure Touch gloves use Cabretta leather, a soft sheepskin prized for golf grip and feel. The water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish is the chemical wildcard, it repels water and sweat but its composition is not disclosed. water-repellent coating coatings historically relied on PFAS compounds, though some manufacturers have migrated to PFAS-free alternatives; FootJoy has not stated which approach they use here.
The brand's record and disclosure
FootJoy (Acushnet Company) does not maintain public transparency on water-repellent coating chemistry, PFAS use, or tannery practices. The brand has no prominent sustainability or chemical disclosure statements accessible for consumer review. No major recalls or formaldehyde/azo dye incidents are on record for this product line, but the silence on water-repellent treatment composition is a significant gap in available safety information.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves occupy a narrow niche; most competitors (Titleist, Callaway, PGA Tour) also use Cabretta leather with undisclosed water-repellent coating finishes. Few brands in this category have published PFAS or chemical certifications. If you prioritize transparency, look for gloves with explicit PFAS-free or OEKO-TEX certifications, though these are rare in premium golf wear.
If you buy it
Wear them as intended during golf; skin contact is brief and glove design limits leaching. Wash by hand in cool water with mild soap after use to remove sweat and reduce residual chemical buildup. Do not machine wash or dry-clean. Replace every 1-2 seasons (12-24 months of regular play) or sooner if water-repellent coating visibly degrades or water no longer beads on the palm. Store in a dry place to prevent mold growth in humid climates.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 62% 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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