Titleist · Golf Balls & Equipment
Titleist Women's Players Golf Glove
Likely PFAS-treated for water resistance; brand offers no transparency.
Golf gloves use water-repellent coating-treated leather for moisture protection. Titleist doesn't reveal whether their water-resistant coating contains PFAS.
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Material
leather/synthetic leather with likely water-repellent coating treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Titleist Women's Players Golf Glove is made of, ingredients and materials
Titleist Women's Players gloves use leather (likely cabretta or synthetic leather blend) with a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish. water-repellent coating treatments on performance apparel commonly rely on fluorochemicals (PFAS-family compounds) to achieve water resistance without compromising grip or breathability. The glove also contains synthetic components, dyes, and adhesives that may offgas or leach during initial use and storage.
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
Standard water-repellent coating treatments on leather golf gloves rely on fluorochemical compounds for durability and water shedding. These are bioaccumulative; Titleist provides no transparency on alternatives or PFAS status. Skin contact during use is the primary exposure route.
Source, ATSDR ↗Leather or synthetic leather dyes and finish coatings
Leather tanning and dyeing can introduce heavy metals (chromium, cadmium) and azo dyes, which are regulated in garments but still occur. Synthetic leather uses adhesives and polymeric coatings that may offgas VOCs or plasticizers during break-in. No testing on record for this specific product.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Glove assembly involves stitching, patching, and coating adhesives that may contain formaldehyde releasers or formaldehyde resin binders. Skin contact and sweating can accelerate release. Titleist does not disclose adhesive chemistry.
Source, ATSDR ↗Coating degradation and particle release
Over time, the water-repellent coating finish and synthetic overlays can crack, flake, or peel with repeated flexing and sweat exposure. Degraded coatings may shed microparticles or concentrate residual chemicals in contact areas. Replacement frequency mitigates this.
What’s reassuring
Fragrance or antimicrobial additives
No public evidence that Titleist golf gloves include added fragrance or antimicrobial treatments, but brand silence on this cannot exclude it entirely.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Titleist (Acushnet Holdings) does not publicly disclose chemical composition or PFAS-free claims for apparel products. No major safety recalls or chemical controversies specific to Titleist gloves are on record. The brand maintains silent stance on textile chemistry and water-repellent coating sourcing, typical of most golf equipment makers who treat formulations as proprietary.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves across all major brands (Callaway, TaylorMade, FootJoy) use similar leather-synthetic blends and water-repellent coating finishes; none routinely disclose PFAS status. Titleist's Players line is mid-range priced and widely considered durable. Premium alternatives marketed as PFAS-free or fluorocarbon-free are rare in golf apparel and often cost 20-40% more with unverified claims.
If you buy it
Wear gloves during the first few uses to allow offgassing before skin contact; wash hands after use to reduce residue transfer. Store in a ventilated area, not sealed bags. Inspect for coating degradation (flaking, stiffness loss) and replace every 6-12 months depending on play frequency. Avoid exposing the glove to heat (direct sun, dryers) which may accelerate coating breakdown and increase leaching.
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
- Titleist has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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