Honma · Golf Balls & Equipment
Honma Golf Gloves Speed Monster Men's White 6 Pcs Set M L Xl
Lower concern; golf glove materials typically avoid PFAS-prone coatings.
Golf glove using synthetic materials not typically treated with PFAS. Honma discloses no PFAS information but material choice suggests lower risk.
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Material
Synthetic leather or polyurethane palm with fabric backing
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.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Cotton-polyester blends may contain formaldehyde-based durable-press finishes for wrinkle resistance and durability. Honma does not disclose finish type; residual formaldehyde is typically minimal in finished apparel but risk increases with prolonged skin contact and perspiration.
Source, ATSDR ↗Azo dyes in fabric coloring
White gloves in this price tier may use simple optical brighteners rather than azo dyes, but if any colored accents or stitching are present, azo-dye use is plausible. No specific testing for this product is on record.
Coating degradation and microfiber shedding
Polyurethane synthetic leather degrades with age, moisture, and flexing, potentially releasing fine polymer particles during wear. Risk is low for occasional golf use but accumulates with heavy play; gloves are not ingested, so particle inhalation or microplastic dose is negligible.
Allergic contact dermatitis from adhesives or glue
Stitching and palm-backing adhesion may involve epoxy, urethane, or acrylic adhesives; individuals with sensitive skin could react to residual monomers. Pre-wear washing and airing reduce this risk substantially.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Phthalates
Modern polyurethane golf gloves typically use non-phthalate plasticizers or none, as phthalates degrade material durability in athletic wear. No recalls or complaints link Honma gloves to phthalate exposure.
Source, ATSDR ↗The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Honma Speed Monster gloves use synthetic leather (likely polyurethane) on the palm with fabric backing, a common construction in performance golf gloves. Polyurethane is chemically stable under normal use and does not leach appreciable amounts of monomers or plasticizers during dry wear and handling. The fabric backing is typically a cotton or polyester blend chosen for moisture management rather than barrier function, so degradation poses minimal direct skin contact risk.
The brand's record and disclosure
Honma is a Japanese golf equipment manufacturer with no publicized chemical safety disclosures, third-party certifications (Oeko-Tex, GOTS), or documented product safety recalls involving gloves. The brand maintains a focused premium positioning in golf equipment without public sustainability or materials transparency commitments. No credible reports of dermatological complaints or chemical hazards tied to Honma gloves are on record.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves across brands, Honma, Titleist, FootJoy, Callaway, share similar synthetic leather construction with few material differentiators in safety profile. Honma's synthetic approach avoids genuine leather tanning chemicals (chromium salts, formaldehyde) and animal-product contaminant risks, placing it in the lower concern half of the market. Six-pack bundling suggests bulk recreational use rather than professional/competition grade, with no trade-off in chemical composition.
If you buy it
Wash gloves by hand in cool water after use to remove sweat and salt, which accelerate synthetic leather degradation; air dry away from direct heat or sunlight. Replace gloves once the palm shows visible wear, cracking, or loss of grip texture, typically after 12-24 months of regular use depending on frequency. Store in a dry environment to prevent mold or mildew on the fabric backing. Do not machine wash, bleach, or expose to temperatures above 40°C (104°F).
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
- Honma has made none
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