Srixon · Golf Balls & Equipment
Srixon All Weather Ballmarker Glove White Hand
Golf glove with water treatment, PFAS risk unclear without disclosure.
Srixon's all-weather golf glove likely uses water-repellent coating treatment for water resistance, a common PFAS application, and the brand says nothing about this.
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Dunlop
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85/100 safety
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Material
Leather or synthetic with water-resistant treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Srixon All Weather Ballmarker Glove White is made of, ingredients and materials
Srixon All Weather Ballmarker gloves are constructed from either genuine leather or synthetic leather (likely polyurethane or PVC-based) with a water-resistant topical treatment applied to the surface. The water-repellent finish is the critical unknown here, it typically involves either fluorocarbon-based compounds (PFAS family) or newer non-fluorinated alternatives, but Srixon does not publicly specify which. Leather itself poses minimal hazard if tanned conventionally, though chrome tanning residues are not a concern for hand contact; synthetics carry minimal risk from the base polymer.
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.
Water-resistant treatment composition (undisclosed)
Srixon does not publicly disclose whether the water-resistant finish uses fluorocarbon-based (PFAS-containing) or fluorocarbon-free chemistry. PFAS risk cannot be ruled out without manufacturer transparency, though hand contact duration is brief and intermittent.
Contact dermatitis or sensitization to leather tanning agents or treatment chemicals
Any leather or synthetic glove can trigger skin irritation in sensitive individuals, particularly from residual tanning chemistry or the water-resistant treatment itself. This is not specific to Srixon but is a recognized risk for all gloves worn in warm, moist conditions.
Microorganism growth if not maintained
Leather and synthetic gloves trap sweat and moisture; poor drying or storage can allow bacterial or fungal growth, leading to odor or skin infection rather than chemical toxicity.
What’s reassuring
Azo dyes or other synthetic dyes (if synthetic leather)
If the glove uses synthetic leather, it may contain azo dyes, but no public record of problems with Srixon gloves exists. Standard leather tanning and dyeing in this price range carry low migration risk to skin.
Coating degradation and potential particulate shedding over time
Water-resistant coatings naturally wear with use and washing. No public evidence that Srixon gloves shed microplastics or harmful particles, but coating integrity is not formally tested by the brand.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Srixon (Dunlop Sports, owned by Sumitomo Rubber) has not issued public statements on PFAS use in gloves or apparel, nor do they provide material safety disclosures on this product's water-resistant treatment. No recalls or safety controversies specific to All Weather gloves are on public record. The brand does not publish third-party certifications (Bluesign, GOTS, etc.) for this category, which would typically signal transparency on hazardous chemical screening.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves occupy a niche market with limited independent testing; most competitors (Titleist, FootJoy, TaylorMade) similarly do not disclose water-treatment chemistry. Gloves are lower-risk than outerwear because contact duration is brief and hands are routinely washed. However, the lack of industry transparency on durable water repellency (water-repellent coating) treatments remains a category-wide weakness, making this product neither above nor below norm for restraint.
If you buy it
Wash gloves by hand in cool water after use to remove sweat and prevent microorganism growth; avoid heat drying, which can degrade the water-resistant coating. Replace when the glove's grip or water repellency visibly diminishes (typically 1-2 seasons for frequent golfers). If skin irritation develops on hands after regular use, discontinue and consider this a possible sign of contact sensitization to the treatment chemistry. Store dry in a breathable bag to prevent mold.
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
- Srixon has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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