Ping Tour Golf Glove - 6-Pack - Right Hand / Medium/Large
Lower concern. Material as recorded is not linked to PFAS.
Material as recorded is leather and synthetic materials. No water-repellent finish or coating is listed on record. Ping has no PFAS statement on record for this product.
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Material
Leather and synthetic materials
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Ping Tour Golf Glove - 6-Pack - Right is made of, ingredients and materials
Ping Tour gloves combine leather (likely goat or cabretta) with synthetic backing and reinforcement materials. Leather itself is tanned using chromium salts or vegetable methods, then may receive finishing treatments for water resistance and durability. The synthetic elements (polyester, nylon, or elastane blend) add structure but introduce minimal acute hazard if not treated with dyes or flame retardants. A 6-pack means six separate gloves, so any hazard exposure is distributed across multiple products over time rather than concentrated.
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.
Hexavalent chromium in leather tanning residue
Most leather is tanned with chromium salts; if tannery process does not fully convert hexavalent (Cr VI) to trivalent (Cr III), trace residue may persist. Hand contact during use is low-risk, but poor ventilation during manufacturing or direct ingestion by children would raise concern. No Ping-specific test data is available; this is a material-class risk.
Azo dyes in synthetic backing or reinforcement
Synthetic mesh or nylon reinforcement may use azo dyes for color; some azo dyes can release carcinogenic aromatic amines under sweat or heat. Leather itself typically uses fewer azo dyes, but blended materials increase likelihood. Ping does not specify dye type or certify against restricted azo compounds.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Leather finishing and water-resistance treatments sometimes use formaldehyde-based resins for durability. Off-gassing is typically minimal in finished leather but may increase with friction or heat (e.g., summer play). No Ping-specific disclosure available; this risk is common across mid-tier leather goods.
Source, ATSDR ↗Allergens from natural leather or synthetic backing
Leather-sensitized individuals may react to residual tanning agents, lanolin, or mold on stored gloves. Synthetic backing can trigger reactions in people with acrylic or nylon sensitivities. Ping does not provide hypoallergenic variants or material sourcing details for this product line.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Microplastic shedding from synthetic reinforcement
Degradation of synthetic fibers in the glove backing is possible over time, especially with repeated washing and sweat exposure. No studies specific to golf gloves are published, and this is a low-priority hazard given the product's intended use (hand contact, not ingestion or inhalation).
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Ping does not publicly disclose detailed chemical supply-chain information or third-party certifications (like Leather Working Group or Oeko-Tex) for this product line. The brand has no known recalls or controversies tied to chemical hazards in gloves. As a premium golf brand, Ping maintains quality control but does not market this item as low-chemical or sustainably sourced, suggesting conventional tanning and finishing processes.
How it compares in its category
Leather golf gloves are inherently lower-risk than synthetic-only or treated athletic wear because leather is dense and less prone to dye migration or flame-retardant off-gassing. Ping Tour sits in the mid-to-premium segment; budget gloves may use cheaper chromium tanning or excess dyes, while sustainability-branded alternatives (e.g., organic or vegetable-tanned) offer transparency Ping does not provide. The 6-pack format is standard for golf gloves, which wear out quickly and are replaced frequently, reducing cumulative exposure.
If you buy it
Store gloves in a cool, dry place to avoid mildew and moisture-induced mold growth, which can harbor allergens. Wash occasionally in cool water with mild soap; avoid bleach and heat-drying, which can degrade leather and any water-resistant finish. Replace after visible wear or loss of moisture management (typically every 3-6 months of regular play). If you have latex sensitivity, confirm no latex lining; synthetic linings are standard but not always disclosed.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% 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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