With an increase in concern of our ecological footprint we are seeing more sustainable fabrics on the market. Its not just hemp any more, theres bamboo, organic cottons, soy, recycled polyesters and recycled pop bottles (EPT). In time we will see more golf specific applications, here's a few in the mean time.
I don't usually put up ads but this one describes the product so well I had to. Check out www.moseau.com for more shirts and socks. Bamboo is a favorable clothing material because it's a natural UV protector, more absorbent than polyesters or cotton, not as heavy as hemp products, and makes you feel on average 2-3 degrees cooler. Bamboo is considered to be a sustainable crop because of its fast growing and low impact farming characteristics.
I have a feeling we'll be seeing some of the larger companies bringing Bamboo golf shirts to the market soon, I know of one company in the process developing hats but I'm sworn to secrecy. Nikes already making a few products with 40% Bamboo content, but I prefer the Shirts of Bamboo product line. They have a full line of clothing and are made with 70% Bamboo and 30% Organic Cotton. www.shirtsofbamboo.com
Of the Earth makes a number of golfable style shirts, made of Organic Cotton, Merino Wool, Bamboo, PET or Hemp. Check them out at www.oftheearth.com
With an increase in concern of our ecological footprint we are seeing more sustainable fabrics on the market. Its not just hemp any more, theres bamboo, organic cottons, soy, recycled polyesters and recycled pop bottles (EPT). In time we will see more golf specific applications, here's a few in the mean time.
I don't usually put up ads but this one describes the product so well I had to. Check out www.moseau.com for more shirts and socks. Bamboo is a favorable clothing material because it's a natural UV protector, more absorbent than polyesters or cotton, not as heavy as hemp products, and makes you feel on average 2-3 degrees cooler. Bamboo is considered to be a sustainable crop because of its fast growing and low impact farming characteristics.
I have a feeling we'll be seeing some of the larger companies bringing Bamboo golf shirts to the market soon, I know of one company in the process developing hats but I'm sworn to secrecy. Nikes already making a few products with 40% Bamboo content, but I prefer the Shirts of Bamboo product line. They have a full line of clothing and are made with 70% Bamboo and 30% Organic Cotton. www.shirtsofbamboo.com
Of the Earth makes a number of golfable style shirts, made of Organic Cotton, Merino Wool, Bamboo, PET or Hemp. Check them out at www.oftheearth.com
We all go through tees quite quickly, and with a lack of long lasting re-usable tees on the market maybe we should be looking at our options.
So why Bamboo?
First of all it's a member of the grass family, so I guess it's appropriate on the golf course. Its one of our planets fastest growing plants and requires very little inputs like water and fertilizer to produce a good yield. Bamboo is flexible and does not need to be treated with chemicals like many wood tees, and is fully biodegradable.
The problem with bamboo is that it's grown in Asia and then has to be shipped all the way to North America just so we can prop our balls up on it. The carbon footprint is huge and I'm not convinced that they are the most eco-option out there.
My search will continue, but in the mean time check out hackerhelper.ca for prices and availability.
http://www.hackerhelper.ca/taxonomy/term/224
In the future we will be looking at other materials such as biodegradable composites, recycled plastics, and tees made from materials grown in North America.
We all go through tees quite quickly, and with a lack of long lasting re-usable tees on the market maybe we should be looking at our options.
So why Bamboo?
First of all it's a member of the grass family, so I guess it's appropriate on the golf course. Its one of our planets fastest growing plants and requires very little inputs like water and fertilizer to produce a good yield. Bamboo is flexible and does not need to be treated with chemicals like many wood tees, and is fully biodegradable.
The problem with bamboo is that it's grown in Asia and then has to be shipped all the way to North America just so we can prop our balls up on it. The carbon footprint is huge and I'm not convinced that they are the most eco-option out there.
My search will continue, but in the mean time check out hackerhelper.ca for prices and availability.
http://www.hackerhelper.ca/taxonomy/term/224
In the future we will be looking at other materials such as biodegradable composites, recycled plastics, and tees made from materials grown in North America.
I don't usually put up ads but this one describes the product so well I had to. Check out www.moseau.com for more shirts and socks. Bamboo is a favorable clothing material because it's a natural UV protector, more absorbent than polyesters or cotton, not as heavy as hemp products, and makes you feel on average 2-3 degrees cooler. Bamboo is considered to be a sustainable crop because of its fast growing and low impact farming characteristics.
