Under Armour · Golf Balls & Equipment
Under Armour Drive Storm Golf Gloves
High-risk golf glove. Water-resistant coating PFAS status unknown.
This glove has water-resistant coating but Under Armour hasn't disclosed PFAS details. Water-resistant finishes commonly use PFAS compounds.
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Material
Synthetic leather or polyurethane with water-resistant treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Under Armour Drive Storm Golf Gloves is made of, ingredients and materials
Under Armour Drive Storm gloves use polyurethane or PU-blend synthetic leather with an unspecified water-resistant finish. Polyurethane itself is chemically stable during normal wear, but the water-resistant treatment coating is the unknown variable, it may contain PFAS-based repellents, which are common in golf gloves marketed for moisture management. The synthetic base poses minimal skin irritation risk for most users, though the finish durability and potential leaching during high-sweat conditions (golf in heat) remains uncharacterized by the brand.
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
The Drive Storm's water-resistant treatment is not disclosed by brand. Golf gloves commonly use PFAS-based durable water repellents; Under Armour's choice is unknown. Sweat interaction with coating during extended wear could potentially mobilize residues, though direct skin absorption from a glove surface is lower risk than from textiles worn against the body.
Source, ATSDR ↗Polyurethane synthetic leather degradation and micro-particle shedding
PU and PU-blend materials can degrade over time, especially with moisture, heat, and flexing. Aged gloves may shed microscopic synthetic particles during grip use. Inhalation risk is minimal; dermal contact risk is low. Replacement every 1-2 seasons limits accumulation exposure.
Skin sensitization from coating or adhesives
Synthetic leather gloves may use polyurethane adhesives or topical treatments that trigger contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals. No adverse event reports specific to Drive Storm exist, but individual variation is high. Hand washing before first use and patch testing on non-gloved skin is prudent for those with known sensitivities.
What’s reassuring
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No documented use of formaldehyde resins in Under Armour Drive Storm gloves or typical polyurethane golf glove finishing. PU synthetic leather does not inherently require formaldehyde-releasing binders as fabric-backed synthetics do.
Source, ATSDR ↗Azo dyes or banned colorants
No specific recall or safety alert exists for azo dyes or heavy metal pigments in this product line. Under Armour's apparel divisions have not shown a pattern of azo-dye violations in public records, though formal testing of this glove colorant is not disclosed.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Under Armour has not publicly disclosed material composition, chemical testing, or PFAS avoidance statements for this specific glove line. The brand maintains general sustainability messaging but offers no third-party certifications (e.g., Oeko-Tex, Bluesign) for athletic gloves. No recalls or documented adverse events tied to Drive Storm gloves have been recorded. The silence on water-resistant treatment chemistry is notable given PFAS prevalence in golf equipment marketed to prevent moisture absorption.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves as a category rarely disclose PFAS status; most competitors (Callaway, FootJoy, Titleist) do not publicize water-repellent chemistry either. Under Armour's lack of transparency is typical rather than exceptional. Alternative brands offering certified organic or PFAS-free marketed gloves exist (e.g., some eco-focused lines) but remain niche. For price and performance, Drive Storm sits mid-market; the trade-off is acceptance of coating unknowns standard to the category.
If you buy it
Wash gloves by hand in cool water after use to minimize sweat-coating interaction and extend the water-resistant finish life. Avoid machine washing and high heat (direct sunlight drying is fine; avoid radiators). Replace when the synthetic leather shows cracking, separation, or loss of grip, typically 1, 2 seasons of regular play depending on frequency and humidity. If you have sensitive skin or chemical sensitivities, request material safety data from Under Armour before purchase, as water-resistant treatment specifics are not publicly available.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Under Armour has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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