Titleist · Golf Balls & Equipment
Titleist Perma-Soft Women's Golf Glove
Likely water-repellent coating-coated; PFAS status unclear from brand.
Titleist won't disclose PFAS or water-repellent coating chemistry for this glove. Leather and synthetic golf gloves commonly receive water-resistant treatments that might contain PFAS, unconfirmed here.
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Material
Leather and synthetic leather with water-repellent coating treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Titleist Perma-Soft Women's Golf Glove is made of, ingredients and materials
Titleist Perma-Soft combines leather (traditionally tanned animal hide) with synthetic leather components and a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish. The water-repellent coating is the primary chemical concern, most golf glove water-repellent coating treatments historically relied on long-chain PFAS compounds, though some brands have shifted to fluorine-free alternatives. Leather itself carries minimal toxicity when properly tanned, but the synthetic overlay and finish chemistry determine overall safety profile. No public specification from Titleist clarifies which water-repellent coating chemistry (fluorinated, fluorine-free, or hybrid) is used in this model.
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
Golf glove water-repellent coating finishes commonly used long-chain PFAS historically. Titleist does not disclose formulation; migration risk to skin is low during normal short-duration wear but accumulates across many products.
Source, ATSDR ↗Microplastics
Synthetic leather backing may shed microparticles if abrasion-damaged or exposed to heat. Risk is low during normal golf use but increases with machine washing or aggressive sport exposure.
Source, EPA ↗Allergic contact dermatitis from tanning agents or finishes
Individual sensitivity to tannins, dyes, or water-repellent coating chemistry varies; isolated cases of glove-related skin irritation exist across all brands. Pre-test fit and watch for rash during first few uses.
water-repellent coating degradation over time
Perma-Soft water-repellent coating finish naturally wears with sweat, friction, and washing; water beading declines after 1-2 seasons, signaling need for replacement rather than re-treatment (which introduces additional chemical exposure).
What’s reassuring
Leather tanning residues and chromium
No reported issues with Titleist Perma-Soft. Vegetable and chrome tanning processes used in quality glove leather pose minimal skin risk if properly finished; contamination is rare in premium brands.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Titleist (owned by Acushnet Holdings) has not published detailed chemical disclosures or PFAS phase-out commitments comparable to major outdoor apparel brands. The company does not list certifications like Bluesign, OEKO-TEX, or SDS availability for consumer products. No recalls or public safety controversies specific to Titleist gloves are on record. This silence on water-repellent coating chemistry and treatment sources is typical of golf equipment makers but leaves consumers unable to verify lower-concern alternatives.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves as a category receive minimal regulatory scrutiny because they are worn briefly and on the outer hand only, limiting skin contact duration compared to base layers or undergarments. Most competitors (Callaway, TaylorMade, FootJoy) similarly do not disclose water-repellent coating formulations. Leather-dominant gloves generally carry lower microplastic and synthetic chemical risk than fully synthetic alternatives, but the water-repellent coating finish is a universal trade-off across premium models. Perma-Soft sits in the mid-premium segment; budget gloves often skip water-repellent coating entirely while tour-level gloves use identical finish technologies.
If you buy it
Store gloves in a cool, dry place away from direct heat sources; do not machine wash or bleach, as this degrades both leather and water-repellent coating prematurely. Hand wash with mild soap and air dry, which extends the glove life and reduces need for re-treatment. Avoid prolonged skin contact on hot days or during heavy sweat (moisture + heat can accelerate synthetic layer degradation). Replace when grip wears thin or water-repellent coating visibly beads poorly, typically after 1-2 seasons of regular play.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 50% 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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