FootJoy · Golf Balls & Equipment
New Footjoy WeatherSof Golf Glove MLH - XL 10672-FTJ66159-XL
Water-repellent glove; PFAS status withheld by brand.
Premium leather with water-resistant coating. FootJoy provides no PFAS disclosure despite water-repellent coating treatment likelihood.
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Material
Leather with water-resistant treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
Water-repellent chemical treatment (presumed fluorochemical or silicone)
Footjoy does not disclose the water-repellent formulation used on WeatherSof gloves. Given industry practice, fluorochemicals (including potential PFAS) or alternative polymers are likely; skin absorption during wear is possible, though typically minimal for a glove with brief hand contact.
Coating degradation and microfiber shedding
As the water-repellent coating wears over months of use and washing, small particles of the treatment and leather surface may shed onto hands or into the environment. The extent and composition of shedding depend on the specific treatment chemistry, which Footjoy has not disclosed.
What’s reassuring
Leather tanning and dye residues
Leather gloves are typically chrome-tanned; no specific reports of heavy metal or azo dye contamination in Footjoy gloves exist on record. Footjoy does not disclose tanning or dye sourcing, but this hazard is not elevated above industry baseline for leather apparel.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Golf gloves do not typically employ synthetic backing or heavy formaldehyde-based treatments in construction. No recalls or reports of formaldehyde off-gassing from Footjoy gloves are on record.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
Leather golf gloves do not typically contain polyester or other synthetics that carry antimony risk. No reports of heavy metal contamination in Footjoy gloves are documented.
Source, FDA ↗The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
The WeatherSof is constructed from leather with a water-resistant surface treatment applied to repel moisture during play. Footjoy does not publicly disclose the chemistry of this treatment, though water-resistant finishes on leather gloves typically rely on fluorochemicals or silicone-based coatings. Leather itself is generally inert, but the added treatment layer is where chemical concerns arise, particularly regarding PFAS exposure during use and eventual decomposition.
The brand's record and disclosure
Footjoy (owned by Acushnet) has not published detailed chemical composition data or water-repellent treatment specifications for this product line. The brand has not publicly committed to PFAS phase-out or certification to strict safety standards like bluesign or GOTS for its gloves. No recalls or established safety controversies specific to WeatherSof gloves appear in public records, but the lack of transparency on treatment chemistry limits independent verification of safety claims.
How it compares in its category
Most premium golf gloves use water-resistant treatments; Footjoy's approach is typical for the segment rather than an outlier. Competitors like Titleist and TaylorMade similarly do not prominently disclose water-repellent chemistry. Gloves seeking third-party certification for low-chemical content remain niche; the WeatherSof does not carry bluesign, OEKO-TEX, or GOTS labels, placing it in the mainstream industry baseline rather than the safety-focused tier.
If you buy it
Wash hands after use, as residual water-repellent treatment may transfer onto skin, especially if glove surface is wet or worn. Avoid prolonged skin contact with untreated areas if the glove is damp, and do not machine wash or apply heat, as this may degrade the treatment and increase leachable chemical release. Replace gloves when water repellency visibly wears or the glove shows surface cracking or peeling; deterioration of the coating is a signal that microfibers and treatment residues may shed more readily.
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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