Men's Nike Dura Feel X Golf Glove 3-Pack
Golf glove with durable water-resistant finish. PFAS disclosure missing.
Nike does not publicly disclose PFAS use or absence in this glove. Water-resistant finishes in golf gloves commonly use water-repellent coating treatments that may contain PFAS, but specifics are unknown.
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Material
synthetic leather / microfiber with moisture-wicking treatment
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Men's Nike Dura Feel X Golf Glove 3-Pack is made of, ingredients and materials
The Nike Dura Feel X uses synthetic leather (likely polyurethane or PVC microfiber) with a moisture-wicking treatment to manage sweat and grip. Synthetic leather avoids heavy metal risks common in chrome-tanned genuine leather, but the polymer base and finish treatments introduce different concerns. The water-resistant coating is the primary unknown here, Nike has not publicly disclosed whether it contains PFAS or PFAS alternatives, which is the main chemical transparency gap.
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.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Synthetic leather and moisture-wicking finishes often use formaldehyde-releasing resins as durable water-resistant or grip-enhancing agents. Nike has not disclosed the specific chemistry of the Dura Feel X treatment, so presence cannot be ruled out. Skin contact with treated gloves typically poses minimal risk if the finish is stable, but sweat-induced hydrolysis could theoretically release low le
Source, ATSDR ↗Azo dyes in synthetic leather or color coating
Synthetic leather products commonly use azo dyes for color fastness. Certain azo dyes (banned in EU but not consistently restricted globally) can break down into carcinogenic amines. No specific test results for this glove are published. Risk is low during use but would increase if the glove is worn wet or abraded repeatedly.
PFAS
Nike's water-resistant apparel treatments have been documented by investigative media and NGOs to contain PFAS or PFAS alternatives, though this specific glove has not been independently tested. The brand's silence on the Dura Feel X finish chemistry is the primary transparency failure. This is counted separately from PFAS grading but represents a significant disclosure gap.
Source, ATSDR ↗Contact dermatitis or skin sensitization from finish or dyes
Synthetic leather finishes and residual dyes can trigger contact dermatitis in people with sensitive skin or dye allergies, especially under occluded conditions (a glove worn for hours in warm, moist conditions). No specific adverse event reports are on record for this model, but it remains a known risk in the category.
What’s reassuring
Antimony catalyst residues in polyester backing
If the synthetic leather base contains polyester microfiber, antimony may be present as a polymerization catalyst. Nike does not disclose antimony levels in apparel. Residual antimony in synthetic fibers is not typically leached by skin contact, but high-temperature washing or body heat could theoretically increase migration risk.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Nike has faced significant scrutiny over PFAS use in footwear and apparel water-resistant treatments but has not published a specific chemical disclosure for this glove or many other products. The brand joined the Sustainable Apparel Coalition's Higg Index and has committed to phasing PFAS, but timelines and product-by-product transparency remain limited. No recalls, banned substance findings, or third-party test results are on record for this specific glove model.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves are lower-surface-area apparel than shirts or socks, reducing skin contact time and chemical exposure potential. Many competing brands (Callaway, TaylorMade, Titleist) use similar synthetic leather with water-resistant finishes and equally opaque PFAS policies. This product sits in the middle of the market for transparency, not better, not worse than direct competitors.
If you buy it
Hand-wash in cool water or spot-clean; do not machine wash or expose to high heat, which can degrade synthetic leather and potentially release coating additives. Replace when the surface becomes slick, creased, or torn, typically after 1-2 seasons of regular use. Avoid prolonged skin contact if you have sensitive skin or fragrance allergies to the moisture-wicking finish. Store in a dry place away from direct sunlight to extend life.
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
- Nike has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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