Golfing Clothing in 2012
It's a different animal!
For many people golf was considered a conservative sport and it was probably fair to say that for many years the clothing matched. However something has happened recently and it seems that it has become a whole new different animal. Not an albatross, or an eagle or a birdie, but more of a bold bright tropical bird of paradise.
Over the past few years golf clothing has gradually undergone somewhat of a transformation in that it has a relaxed and casual feel to it. Add to this the fact that the styles have been getting younger, brighter and bolder and the main reason for this is that companies such as Puma, Nike and Oakley are making products that emulate the fresh faced youth of the pros that these companies are sponsoring.
For example Nike have gone bright pink, whereas Puma have adopted a orange feel to their clothing and Oakley are looking cool in fluorescent lime. Other companies are also following suit and bringing out bright plaids, vibrant hues and are mixing colours that you wouldn't normally see together.
It's not just the younger crowd that has been embracing the trend. Has anyone taken a look at John Daly recently? It's as much fun guessing which outrageous colour scheme he will come out in next as watching him play. John is sponsored by Loudmouth Clothing and thinks nothing of stepping onto the green in shockingly vibrant colours.
Along with bright colours the other theme that is prominent in 2012 ladies golf clothes is comfort. All the makers seem to be edging towards using technical fabrics that are lightweight, breathable and can soak up and expel moisture. The goal is to keep the player cool on the course. As far as technology goes, some of those leading the way are products that incorporate 'coldblack'. This is a dye that has recently been developed that resists and reflects UV rays, meaning the hotter the sun gets, the cooler the player will feel.
So to sum up...Golf trends for 2012 and beyond are all about comfort and brightness that reflect your personality. So if you don't mind standing out from the crowd, then you could be in for a treat.
For many people golf was considered a conservative sport and it was probably fair to say that for many years the clothing matched. However something has happened recently and it seems that it has become a whole new different animal. Not an albatross, or an eagle or a birdie, but more of a bold bright tropical bird of paradise.
Over the past few years golf clothing has gradually undergone somewhat of a transformation in that it has a relaxed and casual feel to it. Add to this the fact that the styles have been getting younger, brighter and bolder and the main reason for this is that companies such as Puma, Nike and Oakley are making products that emulate the fresh faced youth of the pros that these companies are sponsoring.
For example Nike have gone bright pink, whereas Puma have adopted a orange feel to their clothing and Oakley are looking cool in fluorescent lime. Other companies are also following suit and bringing out bright plaids, vibrant hues and are mixing colours that you wouldn't normally see together.
It's not just the younger crowd that has been embracing the trend. Has anyone taken a look at John Daly recently? It's as much fun guessing which outrageous colour scheme he will come out in next as watching him play. John is sponsored by Loudmouth Clothing and thinks nothing of stepping onto the green in shockingly vibrant colours.
Along with bright colours the other theme that is prominent in 2012 ladies golf clothes is comfort. All the makers seem to be edging towards using technical fabrics that are lightweight, breathable and can soak up and expel moisture. The goal is to keep the player cool on the course. As far as technology goes, some of those leading the way are products that incorporate 'coldblack'. This is a dye that has recently been developed that resists and reflects UV rays, meaning the hotter the sun gets, the cooler the player will feel.
So to sum up...Golf trends for 2012 and beyond are all about comfort and brightness that reflect your personality. So if you don't mind standing out from the crowd, then you could be in for a treat.
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