TaylorMade · Golf Balls & Equipment
TaylorMade Golf Cold Weather Gloves
Golf gloves likely water-treated; PFAS status undisclosed by brand.
Cold-weather golf glove with synthetic textile and water-repellent finish, typically containing PFAS. TaylorMade discloses no PFAS information or transparency on materials.
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Material
Synthetic textile with water-repellent treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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.
Antimony in polyester
If the base textile is polyester (common in synthetic golf gloves), polyester production may involve antimony trioxide catalysts. Levels in finished fabric are generally low and not considered a skin hazard from wearing, but it is a processing residue. TaylorMade does not disclose polyester sourcing or catalyst removal.
Coating degradation and microparticle release
As water-repellent coating wears off through use and washing, microscopic polymer and chemical fragments may shed. This is not a documented hazard specific to TaylorMade but is inherent to treated synthetic textiles and increases with use cycles.
What’s reassuring
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No formaldehyde-based dyes or cross-linking agents are standard in modern synthetic golf glove production, though some budget manufacturers use them. TaylorMade's tier and brand position suggest avoidance of these older processes, but no testing data is public.
Source, ATSDR ↗Azo dyes (color fastness)
High-end synthetic sportswear typically avoids banned azo dyes, and TaylorMade is established enough to likely use dye systems with lower concern for this hazard. No recalls or reports of azo dye presence exist for this brand's gloves.
Skin irritation from dyes or finish residues
No allergic reactions or dermatological complaints are on record for TaylorMade Cold Weather Gloves. The brand's market presence and lack of complaints suggest dyes and finishes meet basic safety standards, though sensitive skin users may want to test fit before extended wear.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
TaylorMade Cold Weather Gloves are synthetic textiles (typically polyester blends or neoprene) treated with water-repellent finishes to shed moisture and maintain grip in wet conditions. These water-repellent treatments are almost always fluorochemical-based (PFAS family), which are persistent in the environment and human body. The synthetic base itself is stable, but the applied coating is the main chemical concern. Washing and wear gradually degrade the coating, releasing small amounts of treatment chemicals.
The brand's record and disclosure
TaylorMade has made no public commitment to PFAS elimination or transparency about chemical inputs in textiles. The brand does not list ingredient sourcing or third-party testing results for glove treatments on product pages or sustainability reports. This silence is industry-typical for golf apparel but notable given growing consumer awareness. No major recalls or chemical safety controversies are on record for TaylorMade clothing.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves occupy a niche segment with limited competitive transparency on chemical treatment. Most cold-weather golf gloves (Callaway, Ping, FootJoy brands) use similar synthetic-plus-treatment recipes without disclosure. Wool or wool-blend alternatives exist but are rarer and less water-resistant. TaylorMade's positioning and price point are standard; they offer no apparent chemical or sustainability advantage over peers.
If you buy it
Hand-wash in cool water rather than machine wash to preserve the water-repellent coating and minimize leaching. Avoid prolonged heat exposure (do not machine dry or leave in direct sun for extended periods). Replace gloves when the water-repellent coating visibly breaks down (water no longer beads on fabric). Store dry in a cool place to extend usable life and reduce chemical degradation.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- TaylorMade has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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