ping Women's Sport Golf Glove
Golf glove with water-repellent coating; brand silent on PFAS details.
Ping Women's Sport Golf Glove uses synthetic leather or microfiber with water-resistant coating typical of performance apparel. Ping does not disclose PFAS.
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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
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What ping Women's Sport Golf Glove is made of, ingredients and materials
This glove uses synthetic leather (likely polyurethane or PU microfiber) bonded to a fabric backing with a water-resistant topcoat. The water-repellent finish is standard in golf gloves but the specific chemistry (PFAS vs. fluorine-free alternatives) is not publicly disclosed by Ping. Synthetic leather avoids heavy metal contamination risks present in chrome-tanned leather, though the polyurethane itself can off-gas volatile organic compounds during manufacturing and early use.
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
Polyurethane microfiber backing may contain formaldehyde-releasing resins in the bonding layer. Off-gassing is typically minimal in finished products and decreases over weeks of use, but has not been tested for this specific glove.
Source, ATSDR ↗Polyurethane volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
New synthetic leather gloves may emit low levels of VOCs (plasticizers, residual solvents) during the first few uses. This is normal for polyurethane products and typically resolves with air circulation; actual concentrations in Ping gloves are not published.
Water-resistant coating durability and degradation products
The water-repellent coating will degrade with use and washing. Ping does not disclose whether degradation products leach into skin or sweat; if fluorinated, wear particles could theoretically be inhaled or absorbed, but risk is speculative without testing.
Contact sensitization from adhesives or finish chemicals
Synthetic leather bonding adhesives and coating resins may trigger contact dermatitis in sensitive users. No Ping glove-specific reports exist, but this is a known low-frequency risk for all microfiber sport gloves.
What’s reassuring
Azo dyes in colored leather or fabric
No recalls or public safety data suggest Ping uses problematic azo dyes in golf gloves. The synthetic leather is typically dyed during polyurethane production, which is controlled; risk is low but unverified by third-party testing.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Ping does not publicly disclose the chemical composition of water-resistant coatings on its apparel or whether they use PFAS-based water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatments. The brand has no known recalls or controversies specific to glove chemical safety. Ping's overall transparency on restricted substances in apparel lags behind major competitors like Nike and Adidas, which provide restricted substance lists.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves in this price range (mid-market sport gloves) typically use polyurethane microfiber with water-repellent coating coatings; Ping's construction is standard. Some premium alternatives (FootJoy, TaylorMade) similarly do not disclose PFAS status. A small number of eco-focused brands now market PFAS-free golf gloves, though these remain niche. For the category, Ping gloves carry no documented hazards beyond the unknown water-repellent coating chemistry.
If you buy it
Wash by hand in cool water with mild soap; avoid hot water and machine drying, which can degrade synthetic leather and increase off-gassing. Do not expose to direct heat sources (radiators, sun-baking). Replace gloves when stitching deteriorates or synthetic leather shows cracking, typically after 12-18 months of regular use. Air-dry flat to prevent mold and bacterial growth in the padding.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 58% 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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