Apparel

Stitch Golf Layers Up Latest Garb

North Carolina-based Stitch Golf has rolled out new layering pieces that the company calls “a perfect combination of style, performance and function.”

Designed to flow seamlessly from the course to the office these new highly functional tops encompass brand new color stories offering a fresh look that gives added depth to these seasonal palettes.

“We created these new layering pieces for comfort and performance while staying true to our roots,” stated Brad King, CEO of Stitch. “These pieces, ranging from quarter zips, to crew neck sweaters to our new hoodie, are sure to be basic staples for today’s discerning golfer and re-emphasizes the importance we place on versatility.”

Stitch Golf incorporates cutting-edge, technically advanced fabrics to create a rich hand feel with a sophisticated style all created and inspired for today’s modern golfer.

Daytona Sweater: Constructed with our super soft 100% extra fine merino wool, the Daytona quarter zip placket sweater is equipped with our reengineered technical zipper that has a locking mechanism that ensures your zipper stays right where you want it. Offered in Stitch Navy and Stitch Blue, these sweaters pair perfectly with any polo.

Monza Colorblock: You can never have too many gray sweaters, and this Monza crewneck is a favorite made from 100% Italian merino wool.

Grand Prix Colorblock: When you can’t decide between Stitch Blue or Stitch navy theis sweater has you covered. Updated with an exposed technical zipper, breathable fabrics, ribbed cuffs and collar, it will keep you warm on and off the course.

Race Block Full Zip: This sweater has it all: colorblock details, full zip, signature orange grommets and a hood. This lightweight sweater can be worn year-round and is perfect whether you are hitting the links or strolling the city streets.

www.stitchgolf.com

Equipment: 2019 Golf Apparel And Shoes

The search for par or better always gains an extra sheen when you’re looking good from head to toe, which made putting together our lineup of 2019 golf apparel and shoes so much fun and colorful. Read on to get a grip on how to put yourself together on the links this summer, and take advantage of the latest technology to boot.

AHEAD CAPS

Founded in 1995 as a headwear company, Ahead has evolved into a multi-dimensional brand offering headwear along with apparel (including Kate Lord for women) and accessories.

“We’ve really grown our apparel business the past couple of years,’’ said Jessica Georgenes, marketing coordinator for Ahead. “With a mix of different fashion groups and essentials pieces, we’ve been able to create multiple creations, so we are really becoming more well known for fashion.’’

The company’s latest addition to its apparel/ headwear collections – Sonic Weld – has more to do with what’s on them rather than fabrics and designs. Sonic Weld is a silver metal base mix that creates a bold look on everything from shirts, to skirts to caps.

An integral part of this year’s Ahead fashion collections, Sonic Weld, “really makes the logo pop off for apparel and logo applications,’’ said Jessica Georgenes, marketing coordinator for Ahead. “It works better on performance fabrics, but it can be used also can be used tics. It can be used on cotton but we usually don’t recommend it.’’

www.aheadweb.com

A Sleep Shirt For Golf Wellness

A T-shirt is a T-shirt is a T-shirt, right? Grab whatever’s on the top of the drawer, throw it on and forget it? Sure, most of the time, but Active Edge is changing that whole deal — giving everyone, including health-conscious golfers, a new way to wear and think about the simplest and most popular type of apparel there is.

Infused with electromagnetic frequencies that react positively with the person wearing them to boost blood flow and oxygen intake, Active Edge’s products — which also include bracelets and necklaces — aid well-being in several ways.

Start with a good night’s sleep: We all need it, and none other than Rory McIlroy recently said that a solid 10 hours after feeling ill in Mexico City set him up for a strong weekend run. Though we’re not sure if he wore an Active Edge T-shirt to bed, Golf Tips editors can report that they’ve certainly put a sample sleep shirt to good slumbering use over several weeks, feeling its stated effects with night after night. And wearing it by day helped keep the energy up and the mind clear. Active Edge products have been shown to assist and improve sleep, inflammation and overall performance so that you have enough energy throughout the day to tackle your goals — including that new personal low score.

Active Edge’s high-tech gear makes wellness wearable. Whether you’re heading to the gym or just looking to take your game to the next level, it could all be as simple as slipping on a shirt or bracelet.

$64.99 | www.activeedgegear.com

Sun Mountain Debuts Golf Rain Gear

Sun Mountain has a new top-of-the-line collection of golf rain gear for 2017 called Elite. The Elite Rain Jacket and Pants use waterproof fabric technology called 37.5 that has a two-year guarantee and offers up to 3X more breathability than competitors plus the stretch golfers need. 37.5 fabric dries much faster than most waterproof fabrics, too, diminishing wet cling. Elite is in golf shops and online now at $299.99 for the full-zip jacket and $259.99 for the pants.

“We are continually searching for technologies to improve the function of our outerwear,” explained Sun Mountain Vice President of Outerwear, Mark Heydon. “The new Elite Rain Jacket and Pants are made with the ultimate fabric that has a waterproof rating as high as any rain jacket we’ve ever offered, while being extremely breathable, and stretching like our RainFlex.”

Elite’s three-layer construction with 37.5 Technology keeps you dry inside and out by maintaining an ideal core temperature.

The body strives to maintain a core temperature of 37.5° C, and people are most comfortable when the microclimate next to the skin has a relative humidity of 37.5%. Not surprisingly, this ideal 37.5 comfort zone is also the ideal performance zone.

With 37.5 Technology, patented active particles in the fabric capture and remove perspiration vapor, using body heat to accelerate the process. The hotter a person becomes, the stronger the force removing perspiration vapor.

The bottom line is that 37.5 Technology helps maintain the zone of comfort and performance by breathing 50% to 300% better than competitors while maintaining waterproof protection. 37.5 fabric also dries up to five times faster than competitors, diminishing wet cling. And 37.5 Technology is made with naturally derived materials, so won’t irritate the skin, and the active particles are permanently embedded in the fabric, so will never degrade.

The Elite Rain Jacket offers significant four-way stretch and features high-quality, two-way YKK waterproof zipper, adjustable cuffs and two hand warmer pockets. Available in sizes M-XXL, with S and XXXL available in black.

Elite Rain Pants feature Auto-Fit stretch waist with zipper fly and belt loops, two front pockets with zippered pass-through, back pocket with Velcro® closure and a snap system to shorten the pants 2.5 inches. Additional features include protective fabric overlay on the inside ankle and deep lower leg zippers for easy on and off over shoes. Available in sizes S-XXL.

www.sunmountain.com