Odyssey · Golf Balls & Equipment
H20 Odyssey Gloves
Avoid until Odyssey discloses waterproof coating type.
Waterproof athletic gloves likely use water-repellent coating but Odyssey does not specify the treatment chemistry.
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Material
Waterproofed athletic gloves, coating unspecified
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What H20 Odyssey Gloves is made of, ingredients and materials
H2O Odyssey Gloves are athletic gloves with a waterproofing coating applied to an unspecified base fabric (likely polyester or nylon blend, common in sports gloves). The waterproof finish is the critical unknown, manufacturers typically use either PFAS-based durable water repellents (water-repellent coating) or polyurethane/silicone alternatives, but Odyssey does not publicly disclose which. The coating integrity and composition determine both water performance and potential skin contact leachables over the glove's lifespan.
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
Waterproof coatings and base-fabric dyes may contain formaldehyde-releasing resins for durability and color-setting. Athletic glove manufacturers rarely disclose resin chemistry. New gloves should be rinsed before extended wear to reduce volatile off-gas exposure, particularly if you are sensitive to formaldehyde odor.
Source, ATSDR ↗Azo dyes and textile colorants
The glove base fabric is likely dyed with synthetic azo dyes (common in polyester and nylon athletic wear). While regulated in most markets, some azo formulations can release aromatic amines under sweat or friction. No specific dye analysis for H2O Odyssey Gloves is publicly available; risk is typical of the category.
Polyurethane or silicone coating degradation
If Odyssey uses polyurethane or silicone as the waterproof finish (non-PFAS alternatives), these coatings can hydrolize or flake during extended wet use or washing. Degraded coating particles may be shed or ingested if gloves are worn during eating or hand-to-mouth contact; replacement at first visible wear is prudent.
Skin contact allergens (fragrance, dyes, finish residues)
Athletic gloves are worn directly on skin during exertion and sweating, which increases absorption of residual chemicals from dyes, finishes, and fragrance additives. People with eczema, psoriasis, or contact dermatitis should test on a small skin area or rinse thoroughly before extended wear.
Microplastic shedding from coating
Waterproof coatings, especially polyurethane and some silicone formulations, can shed microparticles during use and washing. While gloves are not ingested directly, hand-to-mouth contact (eating, touching face) during or after wear creates a minor but non-zero ingestion pathway if coating degradation is visible.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Odyssey (a subsidiary of Callaway Golf Company, now Topgolf Callaway) manufactures golf and athletic accessories. No public commitment to PFAS-free waterproof treatments or chemical transparency statements are established in widely available sources. The brand's silence on waterproof coating chemistry is typical of mid-tier athletic brands but reflects low disclosure standards for hazardous chemicals in performance apparel. No specific product recalls or contamination reports for H2O Odyssey Gloves are on record.
How it compares in its category
Waterproofed athletic gloves span a spectrum, premium brands (Patagonia, Arc'teryx) increasingly disclose PFAS-free or certified low-PFAS treatments; mid-market brands like Odyssey typically remain silent; budget alternatives often use older PFAS-based water-repellent coating. H2O Odyssey sits in the undisclosed-middle tier. If durability and water-shedding are critical to you, the coating matters more than the base fabric; without disclosure, this product carries higher uncertainty than certified alternatives.
If you buy it
Wear gloves for their intended athletic use (golf, water sports) rather than extended skin contact in warm or wet conditions that might promote coating degradation and leaching. Wash in cold water by hand rather than hot machine cycles, which can degrade waterproof coatings and release particles. Replace after visible coating wear (flaking, loss of water-shedding) or 1-2 years of regular use, whichever comes first. Do not assume the waterproof coating is skin-safe if it degrades; deteriorating coatings can become irritant sources.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Odyssey has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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