Merino Wool: The Choice for Golf

While you’ve probably heard materials like polyester have great performance levels on the course, you may not yet know the world of golf attire is looking in a new direction altogether.

We introduce you to – Merino wool. Sustainable, sporty and sophisticated, it ticks all the boxes a modern golfer might need.

So why should it be your go-to choice when out on the links?

Kinder to the environment
Firstly, Merino wool is a greener clothing alternative thanks to its natural fibre make-up. While synthetic fibres and cotton require a lot of manipulation and processing, Merino wool is simply a combination of fresh air, grass and sunshine. It comes from the Merino sheep, which originate from Spain and now mainly infiltrate Australia.

The use of sustainable fabrics and environmentally responsible craftship is – and always will be – at the heart of Glenmuir’s collections. Our men’s Merino golf sweater, for example, is fully fashioned and knitted with seams linked manually by our expert craftspeople This leads to less wastage, while also ensuring superior fit and smoother, stronger seams.

Comfort is key
Merinos are well regarded as having the finest fleece of any sheep around. This makes for a non-itchy, luxurious and soft-to-the-touch experience. Our men’s golf sweaters and ladies’ golf sweaters made of Merino are testament to this. Far finer and softer than lambswool, they still have impeccable durability, so you can look and feel great while teeing off.
  


  
Endless technical benefits
Merino wool is full of practical – and natural – benefits. Its elasticity means it will stretch with ease as you swing, its breathability and odour resistance means you can stay fresh and clean all day, and its lightweight feel means nothing will slow you down.

Perhaps most beneficially, it’s thermoregulating. Yes, that’s right, it cools you down when it’s hot and warms you up when it’s cold. The wool quite literally absorbs moisture from your skin and releases it into the air. Our sweaters do all this while providing +40 UV protection, so you can stay safe whatever the weather.

Not short on style
With slow fashion, slowly but surely, overtaking fast fashion, clothes made from Merino wool provide a perfect example of long-lasting garments that still look good. Glenmuir is all on board to embrace this. As a golf clothing brand that’s been at the heart of the game since 1891, we continue to innovate and embrace trends.

Our Ladies’ Merino golf sweater showcases perfectly how sustainable materials go hand-in-hand with style. With a V-neck shape and a form-flattering drape, it will give you a timeless look on the course while also providing all the durable and resilient benefits of Merino wool.

Easy to care for
This might not help you out on the course, but it will help you prepare in-between sessions. All your Merino golf sweaters have our signature anti-pill treatment (which prevents little balls forming), are shrink-resistant and have a technology that makes them fully machine washable.

Not to mention our water repellent Merino wool blend sweater, which has the added benefit of a nano-technology treatment that provides protection against all the damaging stuff, such as water, soil and stains. You’re guaranteed to remain dry even when out on the toughest weather out on the links.

Consider Merino wool your go-to golf sweater choice now?