Famous for their waterproofs and high-end golf apparel, Galvin Green has intensified its efforts and drive to supply golfers everywhere with the most sustainable products, starting with the introduction of INSULA™ warm layer garments made entirely from recycled plastic bottles.
The latest version of the stylish and comfortable DWIGHT sweater is made 100% from Recycled Polyester derived from as many as 17 litre-sized plastic bottles. The durable, stretchy half-zip garment delivers outstanding thermal insulation, as well as breathability and easy care across six colour choices (S-3XL). Other INSULA™ garments made from the same recycled material are the men’s DAMIE full-zip and DRAKE half-zip sweaters, plus the women’s DAVINA full-zip jacket and DIANE hoodie.
“We always set out to introduce cutting edge technologies to maximise a golfer’s performance, while at the same time, looking to minimise environmental impact. Sustainability is also defined by long-lasting comfort and durability from well- designed garments that will last the test of time,” Nicholai Stein, CEO, Galvin Green
All seven styles of INSULA™ warm layer garments – 24 sweaters in total, including the DOLPH full-zip hoodie – are made from fabric approved to the globally recognised bluesign® standard for environmental textile production.
“Our goal is to have almost the entire range fully sustainable in the near future and we continue to search across the world for suppliers who can provide sustainable fabric that meets the demanding standards required by ourselves and bluesign®,” Sofia Ask Klason, Product Manager, Galvin Green
Currently, the fabric used in more than 60% of the garments in the range is sourced from bluesign®-approved suppliers, including the popular selection of highly-breathable and comfortable VENTIL8™ trousers.
The same is true of all of its famous GORE-TEX 100% waterproof garments, which first encompassed bluesign®-approved fabric in 2013. Over the past five years, the environmentally friendly fabric has been integrated into the Galvin Green collections to the point where it now features in all six styles of GORE-TEX waterproof jackets and three trousers – making up 23 jacket options and five choices in trousers.
