Puma Golf Flex Lite Glove
Golf glove with water treatment. PFAS risk unconfirmed, no disclosure.
Puma Golf Flex Lite uses synthetic materials with water-resistant treatment, standard for performance gloves. The brand provides no PFAS disclosure, leaving actual chemistry unknown without testing.
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Material
Synthetic leather/microfiber with water-resistant treatment
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Puma Golf Flex Lite Glove is made of, ingredients and materials
The Puma Golf Flex Lite Glove uses synthetic leather (likely polyurethane or polyester microfiber) with a water-resistant topcoat treatment. The coating is critical, water-resistant finishes on textiles commonly employ fluorinated compounds (PFAS family) to repel moisture, though Puma has not publicly disclosed the specific chemistry. Synthetic leather substrates themselves are not inherently hazardous, but the durability and shedding behavior of the coating over repeated use and washing is a wear concern.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
PFAS
Water-resistant treatment on synthetic textiles typically employs fluorochemicals; Puma has not disclosed the specific agent. Risk of dermal contact and potential shedding during wear and washing, though golf glove exposure is localized to hands.
Source, ATSDR ↗Synthetic leather coating degradation and microparticle shedding
Polyurethane or microfiber coatings can crack, peel, or shed fine particles with age and moisture exposure. Shedding rate depends on coating quality and washing frequency; no specific degradation data for Puma Golf Flex Lite is publicly available.
What’s reassuring
Heavy metals
No recalls or disclosed hazards related to dyes or pigments in this product. Puma apparel generally meets standard color-fastness requirements, but specific dye chemistry for this glove is not published.
Source, FDA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Formaldehyde-based finishing resins are uncommon in modern synthetic leather gloves but possible in lower-cost coatings. No specific reports or warnings for this product; standard textile finishing safety regulations generally apply.
Source, ATSDR ↗Allergen risk from fragrance or dyes (contact sensitization)
Golf gloves worn on sensitive skin (hands) pose minimal reported allergen risk unless the wearer has known sensitivities to synthetic leather or textile dyes. No fragrance additives are typically used in performance gloves.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Puma has not published specific material disclosure or PFAS avoidance statements for its golf glove line as of available records. The brand does have broader sustainability commitments but has not transparently addressed per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance use in apparel coatings. This silence is notable given increasing retailer and competitor pressure on water-repellent treatments in textiles. Absence of third-party certification (such as OEKO-TEX or bluesign) for this product limits independent verification.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves typically rely on water-resistant coatings to maintain grip and durability. Many competitors (including higher-end brands) similarly do not disclose coating chemistry publicly, making this product representative rather than exceptional in transparency. However, some manufacturers now offer water-repellent alternatives using wax or silicone-based treatments that are not materials linked to PFAS. The Puma Golf Flex Lite sits in the mid-market segment where PFAS-containing water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatments remain standard industry practice.
If you buy it
Hand wash in cool water and air dry to extend the life of the water-resistant coating and reduce any potential shedding of coating particles. Avoid machine washing and high heat, which can degrade synthetic leather and release coating materials. Replace when grip diminishes or surface peeling becomes visible, typically after one to two seasons of regular use. Store in a dry place; damp storage can promote mildew and uneven coating wear.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Puma has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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