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Under Armour Men's Iso-Chill Golf Glove
Golf glove with moisture-wicking coating; PFAS risk unclear without disclosure.
Under Armour Men's Iso-Chill Golf Glove has polyester blend with proprietary moisture-wicking treatment. Under Armour does not disclose PFAS use or absence in this technology.
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Material
Polyester blend with Iso-Chill moisture-wicking treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Under Armour Men's Iso-Chill Golf Glove is made of, ingredients and materials
This glove is a polyester blend with Under Armour's proprietary Iso-Chill treatment, a moisture-wicking coating applied to the fabric surface. Polyester itself is generally stable and does not leach chemicals under normal wear. However, the Iso-Chill coating's exact chemical composition is not publicly disclosed, which prevents independent assessment of whether it contains synthetic polymers, silicones, or other additives that could degrade or release compounds when exposed to heat, sweat, or detergents.
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.
Undisclosed synthetic coating composition
Iso-Chill treatment chemistry is proprietary and not disclosed. Polyurethane, silicone, or fluorinated polymers are common in performance moisture-wicking finishes, but this glove's exact formulation is unknown. Thermal degradation risk from sweat or heat cannot be assessed without composition data.
Coating loss and performance degradation over time
Moisture-wicking finishes on polyester gloves are prone to wear with repeated washing and sweat exposure. As the Iso-Chill coating degrades, grip may worsen and skin contact with the underlying polyester or adhesive residue increases, though no health hazard from the base fabric is established.
What’s reassuring
Polyester fiber degradation under mechanical stress
Polyester itself is chemically stable during normal wear and does not leach monomers or endocrine disruptors. However, microfiber shedding from the glove surface during repeated use and washing is theoretically possible, though not documented as a concern for golf gloves.
Azo dyes in polyester blend
No specific safety data is on record for this glove's colorants or dyes. Polyester apparel may use azo dyes, which can break down under UV or heat to release amines; however, golf gloves are not typically subject to intense UV or heat stress during normal use.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No formaldehyde contamination has been reported in Under Armour apparel, and polyester finishes typically use lower-formaldehyde processes than cotton. However, small traces can be present in some synthetic coating systems; this glove has not been tested independently for formaldehyde compliance.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Under Armour has not publicly disclosed whether its moisture-wicking treatments contain PFAS (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances), which are common in performance fabric finishes. The brand does not currently hold third-party certifications for chemical safety (such as OEKO-TEX or bluesign) for apparel. Under Armour has faced no major recalls or documented safety controversies for this specific glove, but the silence on treatment chemistry limits consumer confidence in long-term safety claims.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves are a niche apparel segment; most competitors (Callaway, TaylorMade, Titleist) use similar polyester-based moisture-wicking finishes with undisclosed coatings. Certified alternatives with transparent chemistry are rare in this category. This glove's main selling point is the Iso-Chill treatment, which is designed to feel cool on skin but is not independently verified for safety or durability. Glove-specific testing for coating degradation is not standard industry practice.
If you buy it
Wash in cool water and avoid high heat (dryer, direct sunlight, hot water) to minimize any risk of coating breakdown or chemical release from the Iso-Chill treatment. Hand-wash preferred; machine wash on gentle cycle if needed. Do not use fabric softeners or bleach, which may degrade the moisture-wicking finish. Replace after 1-2 seasons or if the coating visibly flakes, cracks, or loses grip; worn coatings may trap moisture rather than release it, reducing performance and potentially increasing skin contact with degraded material.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% 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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