Nike Men's Tech Extreme VII Golf Glove
Golf glove with likely water-repellent coating, PFAS risk unconfirmed by brand.
Nike does not disclose PFAS use in this golf glove. Leather and synthetic materials likely receive water-resistant finish, standard in golf gloves, but specific chemistry remains unstated and no third-party verification exists.
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Material
Leather palm with synthetic backing, water-repellent coating treatment
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Nike Men's Tech Extreme VII Golf Glove is made of, ingredients and materials
The Tech Extreme VII combines leather on the palm (a natural material) with synthetic backing, likely polyester or nylon. Nike applies a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish to improve moisture resistance during play. water-repellent coating coatings on athletic textiles commonly contain PFAS compounds, though Nike has not publicly disclosed the specific chemistry of this treatment. Leather itself is generally low-risk, but the synthetic backing and surface treatments introduce potential chemical exposure.
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.
Azo dyes
Both leather and synthetic backing may be dyed; if synthetic components use conventional azo dyes, carcinogenic amines could be present. Nike does not publicly specify dye standards for this glove. Direct skin contact occurs, but dermal absorption during athletic use is minimal.
Synthetic backing degradation and microfiber shedding
Polyester or nylon backing can shed microfibers during washing or friction from repeated use and grip. No specific data on shedding rates for this model; shedding is typical of synthetic athletic wear but quantities remain unquantified.
Contact allergies from dyes, tanning agents, or finishes
Some users may react to leather tanning agents (chromium salts, vegetable tannins) or dyes on synthetic backing, particularly with prolonged moist contact on hands. Pre-use washing may reduce residual finish chemicals.
What’s reassuring
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Leather tanning and synthetic fabric finishing can involve formaldehyde-based resins. No recalls or test reports of excessive formaldehyde in Nike golf gloves are on record; leather goods typically release low levels if treated properly.
Source, ATSDR ↗Antimony in polyester
Antimony trioxide is used as a catalyst in polyester production. Finished gloves rarely leach measurable antimony, and no contamination has been reported in Nike golf gloves. Dermal contact risk is low unless the product is chewed or ingested.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Nike has not publicly committed to PFAS elimination in athletic apparel and remains silent on the chemistry of water-repellent treatments in gloves. The company has faced scrutiny over broader chemical transparency in footwear and apparel but has not issued specific recalls for PFAS in golf gloves. Nike's sustainability disclosures do not typically detail synthetic coating compositions in accessories. Independent verification of non-PFAS water-repellent coating use in this product is not available.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves are a niche category; most premium models (Titleist, Callaway, FootJoy) use similar leather-plus-synthetic construction with water-repellent coatings of undisclosed origin. Uncoated leather-only gloves exist but sacrifice moisture control. Nike's Tech Extreme line sits mid-to-premium pricing without transparency advantages over competitors. No major golf glove manufacturer has publicly eliminated PFAS from water-repellent coating treatments.
If you buy it
Rinse the glove occasionally in cool water to remove sweat and salt buildup, which can degrade the water-repellent coating and the leather. Avoid machine washing, hot water, or prolonged soaking, as these damage both the synthetic backing and the treated surface. Store in a dry location to prevent mildew and material breakdown. Replace when the palm leather shows signs of wear or the grip deteriorates; glove lifespan is typically 1-2 years with regular play.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 55% 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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