Honma · Golf Balls & Equipment
Honma Golf Glove For Men Left Hand, All Weather Breathable Small
All-weather glove likely treated; PFAS risk unknown, manufacturer silent.
All-weather breathable golf glove with synthetic materials and water-resistant finish, typically using water-repellent coating coatings. Honma discloses no PFAS information.
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Material
synthetic leather or polyurethane with water-resistant finish
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.
Vague safety claims only
Uses vague language ("eco-friendly", "clean") without a specific PFAS statement.
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) off-gassing from polyurethane
Polyurethane synthetic leather and adhesives can emit VOCs, particularly in the first days of use. Off-gassing is typically mild for gloves (small surface area) but may trigger headache or respiratory irritation in sensitive individuals in enclosed spaces.
Skin contact irritation from finishing agents or adhesive residue
Water-resistant topcoats and polyurethane adhesives may contain uncrosslinked monomers or residual solvents that can cause contact dermatitis with prolonged skin contact. Honma does not disclose these components, so risk cannot be ruled out.
Coating degradation and plasticizer leaching over time
Synthetic leather topcoats can soften, crack, or become tacky with age or heat exposure, especially in humid storage. Degradation may release phthalates or other plasticizers that transfer to skin during use.
PFAS
All-weather glove coatings almost universally rely on fluorinated PFAS or fluorine-free alternatives; Honma's silence on this suggests conventional PFAS treatment, but no test data confirms this product specifically.
Source, ATSDR ↗What’s reassuring
Azo dyes in synthetic leather coloring
No azo dye restrictions are standard in golf glove manufacturing, and Honma provides no testing data. If present, restricted azo dyes (producing carcinogenic amines) are unlikely in a premium brand, but absence of certification leaves it unverified.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This glove uses synthetic leather (likely polyurethane or PVC) with a water-resistant topcoat finish. Synthetic leather avoids animal-derived hazards but introduces polymer-based chemistry, polyurethane can off-gas volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during curing and initial use, while water-resistant coatings on athletic gloves are commonly treated with fluorinated compounds (PFAS) to repel moisture. The specific resin and coating composition from Honma is not disclosed in available product documentation.
The brand's record and disclosure
Honma is a Japanese golf equipment manufacturer with limited public transparency on material safety or chemical content. No independent certifications (OEKO-TEX, GOTS) or PFAS disclosure statements are evident for their glove lines. The brand does not publish material safety data sheets or supply-chain chemical policies, which is typical of many golf accessory brands but limits consumer verification of hazard mitigation.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves occupy a middle-risk position in apparel. Unlike base-layer textiles with potential formaldehyde finishes or flame retardants, gloves face less regulatory scrutiny. However, water-resistant athletic gloves are more likely to contain PFAS than non-treated cotton alternatives. Brands offering PFAS-free water repellency (e.g., via wax or silicone without fluorine) are rare and typically cost more; most all-weather gloves assume PFAS treatment.
If you buy it
Air out the glove for 24-48 hours after purchase to allow initial VOC off-gassing. Wash in cool water before first use to remove any loose finishing residues. Avoid prolonged exposure to temperatures above 60 degrees Celsius (140F), as synthetic leather can degrade and release plasticizers. Replace gloves if the coating becomes sticky, cracked, or develops odor, signaling breakdown of the topcoat. Inspect hands periodically for unexplained irritation or contact dermatitis.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Honma has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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