Nike Tech Extreme 8.0 Golf Glove
Skip until Nike discloses waterproofing chemistry.
Nike doesn't publicly disclose PFAS use in this glove's waterproofing, and golf gloves typically use water-repellent coating coatings that may contain PFAS.
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Material
synthetic leather with water-repellent coating treatment
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Nike Tech Extreme 8.0 Golf Glove is made of, ingredients and materials
Nike Tech Extreme 8.0 uses synthetic leather (likely polyurethane or PVC-based) with a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish. Synthetic leather manufacturing typically involves formaldehyde-based resins for stiffening and finish-coating, plus azo dyes for coloring. The water-repellent coating treatment's chemical identity is undisclosed by Nike, creating uncertainty about PFAS presence. Synthetic materials can also shed microfibers during handling and washing.
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.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Synthetic leather production and water-repellent coating application commonly employ formaldehyde-based binders and hardeners. Nike does not disclose formaldehyde limits or test results for this glove. Off-gassing is typically low in finished products but possible during manufacturing and early use, particularly if glove is unwashed or stored in warm conditions.
Source, ATSDR ↗Azo dyes in synthetic leather coloring
Synthetic leather is almost always dyed with azo colorants. Some azo dyes can degrade to carcinogenic aromatic amines under sweat exposure or UV light. Nike does not specify whether restricted azo dyes (per OEKO-TEX or EU regulations) are excluded. Hand contact with glove during use presents minor but ongoing exposure risk.
Microfiber shedding from synthetic material
Synthetic leather, especially when aged or exposed to friction, can release microfibers. During washing or handling, these fibers may shed. Accumulation in the environment is a documented concern but personal exposure during normal golf use is minimal.
Coating degradation and leachable residues
Synthetic leather coatings degrade with age, sweat exposure, and UV light. As coatings break down, unreacted monomers or softening agents (phthalates, plasticizers) can leach into skin contact. Nike has not published durability or leaching data for this specific product line.
PFAS
Nike's public silence on water-repellent coating chemistry, combined with the industry prevalence of PFAS-based water repellency in apparel, suggests PFAS presence is probable. PFAS accumulates in the body and environment with repeated exposure. Graded separately at 20/100 but warrants independent confirmation before purchase if PFAS exposure is a concern.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Nike has not publicly disclosed the specific chemistry of water-repellent coating treatments used in its golf gloves or apparel lines. The company has faced scrutiny over PFAS use in sportswear but has not committed to full phaseout timelines or ingredient transparency for individual products. Nike does not voluntarily publish material safety data sheets or chemical inventories for consumer goods. This silence makes independent verification of hazard levels difficult.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves in this performance tier typically use synthetic leather with water-repellent coating finishes to compete with leather alternatives. Most major brands (Callaway, Titleist, TaylorMade) are similarly opaque about waterproofing chemistry. Genuine leather gloves avoid water-repellent coating treatments but offer less durability and water resistance. Uncoated synthetic options exist but sacrifice the product's core performance claim.
If you buy it
Hand-wash in cool water with mild soap; avoid hot water, which can degrade synthetic coatings and trigger leaching. Do not machine wash or tumble dry. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent premature degradation of the synthetic material and water-repellent coating finish. Replace when the grip surface shows wear or the water-repellent coating visibly fails (water no longer beads on contact). Inspect for color bleeding or odor before first wear, which may indicate excess dye or finish chemicals.
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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