Titleist · Golf Balls & Equipment
Titleist StaDry Cart Mitts
Avoid until Titleist reveals PFAS treatment information.
These mitts use water-repellent treatment common in golf gear, but Titleist won't say whether PFAS is in the formula. water-repellent coating coatings often rely on legacy PFAS compounds.
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Material
Synthetic fabric with water-repellent treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Titleist StaDry Cart Mitts is made of, ingredients and materials
Titleist StaDry Cart Mitts are synthetic fabric (likely polyester or nylon blend) treated with a water-repellent finish. The repellency mechanism is the primary concern, most water-resistant textiles use fluorochemical coatings (PFAS-based) or water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatments that shed microfibers and may leach during washing. Synthetic fabrics themselves pose minimal acute hazard, but the finish durability and composition determine long-term safety.
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.
PFAS
Water-repellent coating almost certainly contains PFAS-based or alternative fluorinated compounds; exact chemistry and concentration undisclosed by Titleist. Skin contact and microfiber ingestion pose minimal acute risk but chronic exposure profile unknown.
Source, ATSDR ↗Antimony in polyester
Polyester blends may contain antimony trioxide as a catalyst; levels in finished textiles are typically low and regulated, but Titleist does not disclose catalyst composition or testing limits.
Microfiber shedding during wash and wear
Synthetic fabric gloves shed microplastics during laundering and skin friction. Extent depends on fiber denier and finish durability; water-resistant treatments can accelerate fiber breakage and shedding over repeated wash cycles.
What’s reassuring
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No specific reports of formaldehyde-based dyes or finishes in Titleist golf gloves. Most synthetic athletic wear uses low-formaldehyde or formaldehyde-free processes, but brand provides no certification.
Source, ATSDR ↗Azo dyes
StaDry mitts typically feature dark colors (brown, black, white) common in golf gear. Azo dyes are regulated in textiles but no reported violations specific to Titleist apparel or this product.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Titleist (Acushnet Holdings) has not publicly disclosed PFAS content in apparel or whether they use fluorochemical water-repellent coating treatments. The brand maintains no visible sustainability report addressing PFAS "forever chemicals" in textiles. Without manufacturer transparency on water-repellent chemistry, the specific fluorochemical type and concentration remain unknown, making informed risk assessment impossible.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves and cart mitts typically use either fluorochemical or non-fluorochemical water-repellent coating finishes; premium brands increasingly market PFOA-free alternatives but do not always disclose alternative chemicals. Competitors like FootJoy and Callaway similarly lack public PFAS statements. Cart mitts are lower-priority items compared to frequently washed athletic wear, but synthetic glove fiber shedding into skin contact warrants clarity on treatment chemistry.
If you buy it
Wear gloves directly over skin; wash separately in cold water and hang-dry to preserve repellency and minimize microfiber release. Do not machine-dry, as heat can accelerate coating degradation and fiber shedding. Replace when grip wears or water beading stops; typical lifespan is 1-2 seasons. If you have known sensitivity to fluorochemicals or fragrance, request product material safety data sheet (MSDS) from Titleist before purchase.
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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