Maxfli · Golf Balls & Equipment
Maxfli Men's 2024 One Size Golf Glove
Water-resistant treatment chemistry not disclosed by Maxfli.
This golf glove likely uses water-repellent coating for water resistance, a typical PFAS application, with no brand transparency available.
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Material
Leather or synthetic leather with water-resistant treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Maxfli Men's 2024 One Size Golf Glove is made of, ingredients and materials
Maxfli 2024 golf gloves combine leather or synthetic leather (likely polyurethane or PU microfiber) with a water-resistant topical treatment. The water-repellent finish is almost certainly a fluorochemical coating to shed moisture during play; this class of treatment is the primary driver of PFAS exposure in performance apparel. Synthetic leather variants avoid hide tanning chemicals but introduce polyurethane processing byproducts and adhesives. The glove contacts bare skin for extended periods, allowing dermal absorption of coating residues.
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
Water-repellent finishes on performance golf gloves are typically Teflon-family coating-based compounds (Teflon-type coating, AFFF precursors, or long-chain fluorochemicals). No independent test results for this SKU are available; Maxfli provides no safety documentation.
Source, ATSDR ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Synthetic leather substrates are bonded to backing layers using formaldehyde-releasing resins; water-resistant dye-setting processes may also use formaldehyde releasers. Leather variants avoid this but introduce tanning chemical residues. Glove-level testing has not been published by the brand.
Source, ATSDR ↗Azo dyes in leather or synthetic colorants
Golf gloves are typically dark-colored (black, brown, white) to hide soil. Azo dyes used in leather tanning or synthetic leather printing may include banned carcinogenic amines. Leather tanneries outside North America and Europe often use unregulated azo palettes.
Coating degradation and microparticulate shedding
Water-resistant polymer coatings on apparel shed microparticles during washing and wear, especially once cracking begins. These particles may contain fluorochemical residues. Glove-specific degradation rates are not quantified in public literature.
Allergen residues in dyes and finish chemicals
Workers and users may experience contact dermatitis from uncrosslinked dye or resin monomers, particularly if gloves are worn immediately after manufacture without adequate airing. Maxfli does not disclose curing or off-gassing protocols.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Maxfli, a Callaway Sports subsidiary, does not publish safety data sheets, material composition transparency reports, or PFAS phaseout commitments for golf products. No recall history specific to chemical hazards is publicly recorded. The brand has not signed the Cradle to Cradle or Bluesign certifications that would restrict fluorochemical use. Competitor brands (Titleist, Ping) similarly remain silent on glove coating chemistry, suggesting industry-wide opacity rather than Maxfli-specific negligence.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves are a niche apparel segment with minimal regulatory scrutiny. Most competitors use identical water-resistant fluorochemical treatments; Maxfli does not stand out as worse. Uncoated leather or synthetic-leather alternatives exist but sacrifice performance in wet conditions. No major golf brand has published PFAS-free glove options, making this a category-wide concern rather than a brand-specific gap.
If you buy it
Wash hands thoroughly after each use before eating or touching face to reduce dermal residue transfer. Avoid storing in heat or direct sunlight, as polymer coatings degrade and may off-gas volatile compounds. Replace when the water-beading effect visibly diminishes or leather shows cracking, typically 1-2 seasons of regular use. Do not machine wash or dry; hand rinse with cool water only, as hot water and detergents accelerate coating breakdown and leaching.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Maxfli has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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