Wilson · Golf Balls & Equipment
Wilson Feel Plus Golf Gloves
Lower PFAS risk. Golf gloves typically lack water-repellent coating treatment.
Wilson Feel Plus gloves use leather and synthetic materials without disclosed water-repellent coatings. No brand PFAS communication found, and product category poses lower inherent risk than treated apparel.
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Material
leather palm, synthetic fabric back
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.
Cadmium
Modern chrome tanning is a regulated, closed-loop process in established manufacturers like Wilson, but source tanneries are not typically disclosed. Residual chromium in finished leather is generally below concern thresholds for brief skin contact in sporting goods.
Source, ATSDR ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Synthetic fabric backing may include wrinkle-resistance or sizing resins containing formaldehyde releasers; this is common in synthetic textiles but outgases minimally in non-heated, intermittent-wear garments like golf gloves.
Source, ATSDR ↗What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Azo dyes and colorfast stability
No recalls or testing reports of azo dyes in Wilson golf gloves. Leather is traditionally dyed and finished for color stability; synthetic back is typically disperse-dyed polyester, standard for athletic wear globally.
Microplastic shedding from synthetic back
Synthetic polyester or nylon backing is not subject to significant wear-shedding during normal golf use, as the glove is not abraded or laundered harshly.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Wilson Feel Plus gloves use genuine leather on the palm (the contact surface) paired with synthetic fabric on the back of the hand. Leather is a natural material with minimal inherent chemical hazard, though tanning processes historically used chromium salts, modern chrome tanning is considered low-risk for finished goods when cured properly. The synthetic back is typically polyester or nylon, both stable in normal wear conditions. This mixed construction balances durability, grip, and breathability without relying on chemical water repellents.
The brand's record and disclosure
Wilson (owned by Amer Sports) does not maintain a publicly visible chemical disclosure policy or environmental health certifications specific to apparel like golf gloves. The brand has no known recalls or major chemical controversies tied to golf gloves. Their silence on heavy metals, azo dyes, or formaldehyde treatment in leather goods is typical for the sporting goods industry, where golf gloves are not heavily regulated compared to children's wear.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves are among the lower-risk textile products because they contact skin only intermittently, are not worn against babies or sensitive populations, and see minimal heat exposure. Feel Plus gloves sit in the mainstream performance tier, not budget knock-offs with questionable tanning, nor premium heritage brands with transparent supply chains. Most competitors at this price point and performance level share similar hazard profiles.
If you buy it
Hand-wash in cool water with mild soap; avoid bleach and prolonged water soaking, which can degrade both leather and synthetic backing. Store in a dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent cracking and color fading. Replace when the leather palm shows visible wear, thinning, or loss of grip, typically after 1-2 seasons of regular play. No special precautions needed beyond standard athletic glove care.
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
- Wilson has made none
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