ping Sport Tech Golf Glove
Golf glove water-repellent coating treatment raises concern; Ping discloses nothing about PFAS.
Ping Sport Tech Golf Glove uses leather or synthetic leather with water-resistant treatment. Ping provides no PFAS disclosure, and water-repellent coating finishes commonly contain PFAS.
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Material
leather/synthetic leather with water-resistant treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What ping Sport Tech Golf Glove is made of, ingredients and materials
Ping Sport Tech Golf Glove combines leather (likely cabretta or synthetic leather) with a water-resistant (water-repellent coating) surface treatment. The water-repellent coating finish is the critical component, historically, water-repellent coatings on textiles have relied on PFAS "forever chemicals" (PFAS) to achieve durability and performance. Ping does not publicly disclose the chemistry of its water-resistant treatment, making it impossible to confirm whether legacy PFAS-free formulations or older fluorinated compounds are in use. Leather itself presents minimal chemical concern if tanned conventionally, though chrome tanning residues are industry-standard and not a safety flag for gloves.
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.
PFAS
Water-repellent finishes on textiles historically use fluorinated compounds; Ping discloses no alternative chemistry. No test data available for this specific glove model. Risk is contingent on coating formulation, which is undisclosed.
Source, ATSDR ↗Microplastic or coating degradation shedding
As the water-repellent coating wears, friction and UV exposure may shed microscopic polymer particles. Long-term fate and inhalation risk are unclear but cumulative wear over seasons is normal for this product type.
What’s reassuring
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Conventional chrome tanning and glue assembly do not typically introduce formaldehyde as a primary concern in finished leather goods intended for skin contact. No recalls or complaints reported for Ping gloves on this basis.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
Leather glove dyes and finishes are not a documented source of lead, cadmium, or other toxic metals in athletic gloves. Industry standard leather tanning does not elevate this risk profile.
Source, FDA ↗Azo dyes or color-related allergens
Ping gloves use standard leather dyeing practices; azo dye restrictions are well-established in EU and US apparel markets. No allergic contact dermatitis complaints specific to Ping gloves are on record.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Ping has not published voluntary sustainability reports, PFAS commitments, or material transparency statements comparable to leading apparel brands. The company remains silent on water-resistant coating chemistry across its product lines, including golf gloves. No public recalls or safety violations involving Ping gloves have been documented. This lack of disclosure is notable, major competitors in athletic apparel (e.g., Patagonia, Adidas) have begun phasing fluorinated water-repellent coating in response to PFAS concerns, but Ping has not communicated equivalent efforts.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves are a niche category with minimal third-party testing or certification. Most premium gloves (Titleist, FootJoy, TaylorMade) use similar leather-plus-water-repellent coating construction without public disclosure of coating chemistry. A small subset of brands now markets PFAS-free or fluorine-free water-repellent coating (e.g., via paraffin or silicone-based water repellents), but these remain uncommon in golf equipment. Ping's silence on this issue places it in the mainstream-opaque category rather than the transparent or leading-practice tier.
If you buy it
Wear the glove as intended; there is no evidence of acute toxicity from skin contact during normal use. Avoid prolonged water immersion or machine washing, as abrasion may degrade the water-repellent coating and release microparticles. Hand wash with mild soap and air dry to extend coating life. Replace when the grip surface shows visible wear or water-repellent coating performance (water beading) noticeably declines, typically after 1-2 seasons of regular play. If PFAS avoidance is a personal priority, contact Ping directly to request coating composition; silence may prompt consideration of transparency-focused competitors.
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
- Ping has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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