Titleist · Golf Balls & Equipment
Miller Lite Titleist Golf Glove
Treated leather glove; PFAS details withheld by manufacturer.
Titleist treats leather with water resistance for this glove. The brand doesn't state whether PFAS-free alternatives were used.
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Material
Leather with water-resistant treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Miller Lite Titleist Golf Glove is made of, ingredients and materials
This glove is constructed from leather with an applied water-resistant treatment. The treatment layer is the primary concern, water repellents on leather goods historically relied on PFAS compounds (perfluorochemicals), though modern formulations increasingly use non-fluorinated alternatives. Without Titleist's specific disclosure, you cannot confirm which chemistry is in this glove. Leather itself is generally stable, but the durability and safety of the water-resistant finish depend entirely on its composition and degradation over time.
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.
Water-resistant treatment composition (fluorinated vs non-fluorinated)
Titleist has not disclosed whether this glove uses PFAS-based or alternative water repellents. Older formulations on leather athletic goods commonly relied on C6/C8 fluorochemicals; current industry practice is shifting away from these, but confirmation is absent.
Coating degradation and leachates
Water-resistant coatings on leather degrade with use and washing. As the finish breaks down, it may release microparticles or chemical residues; risk level depends on the specific treatment chemistry, which is undisclosed.
Allergen sensitivity to leather or treatment additives
Some users report contact dermatitis or irritation from leather gloves, typically linked to tanning residues, dyes, or treatment chemicals. Titleist does not provide ingredient disclosure to assess individual allergen risk.
What’s reassuring
Heavy metals
Modern leather production uses regulated tanning methods in most markets. No specific incidents of heavy metal contamination in Titleist golf gloves have been reported, and leather gloves pose minimal skin absorption risk for heavy metals. Chromium VI (hexavalent) is a theoretical concern in tanning but is uncommon in premium leather goods.
Source, FDA ↗Azo dyes in leather
Restricted azo dyes (banned under REACH and similar regulations) are unlikely in branded leather gloves sold in major markets, though Titleist does not explicitly certify avoidance. No recalls for dye-related harm in this product line are recorded.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Titleist (Acushnet Holdings) has not published comprehensive chemical disclosure or PFAS commitments specific to golf gloves. The brand does not appear on major textile/apparel transparency indices (e.g., Textile Exchange, ZDHC Gateway) for this product line. No major recalls or safety incidents involving this specific glove model are on record. Without public certifications (Oeko-Tex, BLUESIGN, etc.), transparency around water-resistant treatment chemistry is absent.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves span a wide material range, synthetic microfiber, cabretta leather, and synthetic blends. Leather gloves treated for water resistance occupy a middle ground in terms of chemical exposure risk, as the finish is applied to a natural material rather than embedded in plastic. Premium brands increasingly seek non-PFAS water repellents, but commodity gloves (including many leather offerings) may still use legacy fluorinated chemistries. This product's exact positioning is unclear without brand transparency.
If you buy it
Store the glove in a cool, dry place away from direct heat or UV exposure to minimize coating degradation. Do not expose to high temperatures or solvents, which can break down water-resistant finishes and potentially release degradation byproducts. Wash by hand with mild soap and cool water only; machine washing risks coating damage. Replace the glove if the water repellent coating visibly degrades, peels, or becomes uneven, as this may indicate chemical instability.
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
- Titleist has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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