Top Flite · Golf Balls & Equipment
Top-Flite 2023 Gamer Golf Glo-Regular-Left Hand-X Large
Lower concern; golf gloves typically avoid PFAS coatings.
Synthetic leather or polyester blend glove without typical PFAS coatings. No concerning data available.
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Material
Synthetic golf glove, likely synthetic leather or polyester blend
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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.
Heavy metals
Synthetic leather and polyester backing may contain azo dyes (linked to aniline compounds) or cadmium/lead pigments, especially in darker colors. No testing data is publicly available for this specific product; risk depends on supplier and manufacturer controls.
Source, FDA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyester blends and synthetic leather coatings sometimes use formaldehyde-based binders and finishes for shape retention and water resistance. Levels in apparel are typically below regulated thresholds, but sensitivity and off-gassing on first use remain possible.
Source, ATSDR ↗Contact dermatitis from synthetic materials or finishes
Individuals with latex sensitivity or sensitivity to synthetic polymer coatings (polyurethane, PVC) may experience localized irritation. Risk is individual and not specific to this brand.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Microplastics
Synthetic leather and polyester do not typically shed microplastics during normal wear as a glove; material is mechanically stable. No established concern for this product class.
Source, EPA ↗Antimony in polyester
Antimony is used as a catalyst in polyester production but remains locked in the polymer matrix and does not leach during use. No skin contact risk documented for polyester apparel.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Top-Flite golf gloves are typically constructed from synthetic leather (polyurethane or PVC) or polyester blends on the back with textured synthetic grip on the palm. These materials are chosen for durability, moisture-wicking, and grip performance rather than natural leather, which reduces variability but introduces polymer-based chemistry. The synthetic composition means no hide-tanning chemicals (like chromium salts), but synthetic coatings and colorants are the primary safety consideration.
The brand's record and disclosure
Top-Flite (Spalding Sports Worldwide, now Spalding Sports Inc.) does not publish detailed material safety or chemical disclosure statements for apparel products. No recalls or contamination incidents are on record for this glove model. The brand has not publicly adopted textile safety certifications like OEKO-TEX or GOTS, and does not disclose testing for formaldehyde, azo dyes, or heavy metals in colorants.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves are a niche apparel item with minimal regulatory oversight compared to children's clothing or undergarments. Most competitors (Callaway, FootJoy, Titleist) follow similar synthetic material strategies and provide equally limited chemical disclosure. No category leader has distinguished itself through third-party textile safety certification, making this product neither ahead of nor behind market norms.
If you buy it
Wash new gloves before use to reduce loose dyes and finishing residues. Avoid prolonged high-heat drying (use air dry); synthetic materials can degrade and off-gas at sustained temperatures above 60C. Replace when grip deteriorates, typically after 12-24 months of regular play. Store in a dry location to prevent mold growth in the moisture-absorbent interior.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Top Flite has made none
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