Titleist · Golf Balls & Equipment
Titleist Perma-Soft Golf Glove - Left Hand / Black / Cadet Small
Leather glove with unclear drying treatment; moderate PFAS risk.
Titleist golf gloves have leather palms with synthetic backing and moisture-wicking treatment, but Titleist does not disclose PFAS. Synthetic backing and moisture coatings may contain PFAS.
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Material
Leather palm with synthetic backing, moisture-wicking treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Titleist Perma-Soft Golf Glove - Left is made of, ingredients and materials
Titleist Perma-Soft uses leather on the palm (usually goat or sheep leather) paired with synthetic (typically polyester or nylon) backing. Leather is tanned using chromium or vegetable methods, both of which require mordants and finishing agents that can include formaldehyde-releasing resins for water resistance and durability. The synthetic backing is often treated with moisture-wicking coatings (polyurethane or acrylic-based) that improve grip in humid conditions but may contain residual chemicals.
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.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Leather tanning and moisture-wicking treatments in synthetic backing commonly use formaldehyde-releasing resins for durability. Off-gassing is highest in first few washes and decreases over time. Skin contact risk is low but inhalation during storage in sealed spaces is possible.
Source, ATSDR ↗Azo dyes in black coloring
Black synthetic backing and leather dyes may contain azo compounds, some of which can cleave into carcinogenic amines under sweat, friction, or microbial action. Titleist does not disclose dye classification. Risk is elevated if glove is worn in high-moisture or high-temperature conditions over extended periods.
Antimony in polyester synthetic backing
If the synthetic backing is polyester (common in this category), it may contain antimony trioxide catalyst residues from polymerization. Migration into sweat on the glove interior is possible but levels are typically low in well-rinsed fabric.
Skin sensitization from leather mordants and coating residues
Chromium or aluminum-based tanning agents and polyurethane coating residues can trigger contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals. Pre-wash reduces this risk. People with known leather or synthetic fiber sensitivities should test on a small area first.
PFAS
Moisture-wicking and grip-enhancing treatments in golf gloves sometimes use fluorinated compounds, though Titleist does not disclose this. PFAS in gloves is lower exposure than in jackets or footwear due to limited surface area and brief skin contact, but bioaccumulation over seasons of use is possible.
Source, ATSDR ↗The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Titleist (Acushnet Holdings) does not publicly disclose full chemical composition or tanning methods for golf gloves, nor does it list third-party certifications like OEKO-TEX or Leather Working Group standards for this product line. The brand has no known recalls or public safety controversies specific to glove chemistry. No statement on PFAS use in water-repellent treatments has been issued.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves occupy a small niche within apparel; Perma-Soft sits mid-range in formulation transparency. High-end alternatives (e.g., some Ping or TaylorMade gloves marketed with OEKO-TEX certification) may carry third-party chemical auditing. Budget gloves often use the same tanning and synthetic finishes without disclosure. Specialty gloves treated with plant-based tanning agents exist but are less common in mass-market sport gloves.
If you buy it
Wash gloves in cool water with mild detergent before first use to remove loose formaldehyde resins and dye residues. Air-dry flat; avoid heat sources (dryers, direct sun), which can degrade synthetic backing and release volatile compounds. Replace when palm leather shows thinning or cracking, typically after 40-80 rounds. Store in a breathable pouch, not sealed plastic, to prevent mold and off-gassing buildup.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 62% 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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