FootJoy · Golf Balls & Equipment
Men's Raingrip Golf Glove, Pair
Golf glove water-resistant coating PFAS status not disclosed.
Odyssey Raingrip gloves contain water-resistant treatment likely water-repellent coating-based, but no PFAS disclosure or public testing confirms safety.
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Material
Synthetic leather/microfiber with water-resistant coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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.
Azo dyes and colorants
Golf gloves are dyed (typically black, white, or tan), and synthetic microfiber often uses azo dyes unless specifically stated otherwise. No known hazard reported for this product, but unlikely to be certified free of restricted azo compounds.
Microplastic shedding from coating degradation
If the water-resistant coating is a thin polymer layer, normal wear and washing can cause microscopic particles to shed. The risk is low for a glove in direct hand contact but increases if coating cracks or peels.
Contact dermatitis from coating or dye
Synthetic finishes and reactive dyes can trigger skin sensitivity in susceptible users, particularly during warm weather or extended wear. No specific incidents recorded for Raingrip but not uncommon in synthetic gloves generally.
What’s reassuring
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Microfiber synthetic leather can be finished with formaldehyde-based resins, but Odyssey does not disclose this and no recalls or complaints have been publicly reported for Raingrip gloves.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
Cadmium and lead in synthetic dyes are now rare in developed-market athletic wear, and no reports exist for Odyssey golf gloves. Risk is low but unverified by the brand.
Source, FDA ↗The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Odyssey Raingrip uses synthetic microfiber leather rather than animal leather, which eliminates tanning chemical concerns but introduces dependence on polymer coatings for water resistance. The water-resistant finish is the critical unknown, it could be Teflon-type coating-based (Teflon-family coating), polyurethane, or polyacrylate, each with different durability and degradation profiles. Synthetic microfiber is generally stable under normal handling but can shed microplastics if the surface coating breaks down during use and washing.
The brand's record and disclosure
Odyssey (Callaway subsidiary) does not publicly disclose water-resistant coating chemistry or PFAS content in golf gloves, which is standard industry silence on this topic. The brand has no known recalls or safety controversies specific to gloves, but their lack of transparency on Teflon-family coating use is a red flag given widespread PFAS presence in water-resistant golf equipment. No third-party certifications (e.g., OEKO-TEX, bluesign) are advertised for this product line.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves are among the least regulated apparel items and rarely face scrutiny for chemical content. Most competitors (Titleist, FootJoy, Ping) use similar synthetic microfiber with proprietary water-resistant coatings and equally silent disclosure. Premium alternatives certified to textile standards are rare; most buyers choose on grip and durability rather than chemical safety. Raingrip sits in the middle market price tier, offering no chemical transparency advantage or disadvantage versus peers.
If you buy it
Wash gloves by hand in cool water after use to reduce any microplastic shedding and prolong coating integrity. Avoid machine washing, bleach, and heat drying, which accelerate coating breakdown. Replace gloves every 1 to 2 seasons of regular play as the grip surface and water resistance naturally degrade. Store in a dry place; mold and bacteria growth in damp gloves is a more practical concern than chemical leaching during normal hand contact.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- FootJoy has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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