TaylorMade · Golf Balls & Equipment
TaylorMade RBZ Tech Golf Glove
Golf glove water treatment unknown; TaylorMade has no PFAS disclosure.
Standard water-repellent coating coatings used on golf gloves often contain PFAS, but TaylorMade won't reveal treatment chemistry or PFAS content for this product.
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Material
Leather/synthetic with moisture-wicking treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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
Moisture-wicking golf gloves commonly use PFAS or other fluorochemical finishes; TaylorMade's specific formulation is undisclosed, making it impossible to confirm safety. Direct skin contact during wear is low-risk for leaching, but glove manufacturing wastewater poses environmental concern.
Source, ATSDR ↗What’s reassuring
Synthetic fiber degradation under heat/friction
Polyester or nylon overlays on this glove are chemically stable during normal hand-contact use and do not release microplastics or volatiles under typical conditions. Risk is minimal unless glove is exposed to intense heat (>80°C), which is not a typical use scenario.
Leather tanning residues (chrome or vegetable)
Standard chrome tanning has lower concern for skin contact when properly processed; no contamination recalls exist for TaylorMade gloves. Chromium VI (hexavalent) risk is minimal in finished leather goods if tanning was compliant with EU/US standards.
Azo dyes or colorants in synthetic components
No specific azo dye concerns are documented for RBZ gloves. Modern golf glove dyes are generally restricted under apparel safety standards, though TaylorMade does not independently certify compliance.
Fragrance or finish adhesive off-gassing
Golf gloves do not typically contain added fragrance. Adhesives used to bond leather/synthetic layers are minimal and cure during manufacturing; no VOC off-gassing reports exist for this product line.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
The RBZ Tech combines leather (likely goat or sheep) with synthetic moisture-wicking fibers, treated with water-repellent finishes to enhance grip in humid conditions. Moisture-wicking treatments on textiles often rely on fluorochemical coatings (PFAS) or silicone-based polymers; TaylorMade has not disclosed which approach this glove uses. The leather component itself carries minimal toxicity risk if chrome-tanned (industry standard), though vegetable-tanned alternatives exist. Synthetic overlays may include polyester, nylon, or elastane, all chemically stable under normal hand-contact conditions.
The brand's record and disclosure
TaylorMade is a major golf equipment manufacturer with no public PFAS commitment or third-party certifications (e.g., bluesign, OEKO-TEX) listed for apparel lines. The company does not disclose chemical composition of moisture-wicking treatments on its glove product pages, which is standard industry opaqueness for sports brands. No recalls or safety controversies specific to RBZ gloves are on record. This silence on water-repellent chemistry is the core concern, as it prevents confirmation of PFAS avoidance.
How it compares in its category
Most golf gloves use leather/synthetic blends with some form of water-resistant finish; few brands disclose the chemistry. Certified alternatives (e.g., OEKO-TEX Standard 100 golf gloves from smaller makers) exist but are less widely available and often cost more. Premium brands like Callaway and Ping offer similar undisclosed treatments. The RBZ is competitively positioned on durability and grip, not on chemical transparency.
If you buy it
Hand-wash in cool water with mild soap to preserve the moisture-wicking coating and leather; avoid machine washing, which degrades both. Dry flat away from direct heat or sunlight to prevent synthetic fibers from warping. Replace when the grip surface becomes shiny or slippery, typically after 20-40 rounds of golf depending on frequency and climate. Avoid prolonged exposure to chlorine (pools) and harsh detergents, which can strip water-repellent treatments.
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
- TaylorMade has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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