What We Choose to Wear Matters

We all want to make better choices. For many, that starts with food or packaging—but increasingly, we’re looking at what we wear. At Swingmor, that journey led us to a simple but powerful truth: not all “natural” fabrics are created equal.

As golfers, we value precision—and the same logic applies when assessing sustainable materials. Many brands are promoting bamboo and hemp as eco-fabrics. And while both have their advantages, a deeper look at performance, processing, and long-term impact reveals that Tencel sets the gold standard—for both the planet and your polo.

Let’s break it down, clearly and rationally.

🌱 Land Use: Bamboo & Hemp vs. Tencel

At first glance, bamboo and hemp seem like perfect solutions. They’re fast-growing, require less water than cotton, and can thrive on marginal land with limited chemical inputs. That’s a big improvement over cotton, which devours farmland and fertilizer.

But here’s the catch:
Bamboo and hemp are typically grown as monocultures, which over time can degrade soil and biodiversity. In contrast, Tencel is made from trees grown in sustainably managed European forests.

• Tencel requires zero arable land
• Forest ecosystems are preserved,
• Deep-rooted trees protect soil health, water cycles, and biodiversity

So while bamboo and hemp score better than cotton, Tencel goes further—it works with nature, not against it.

🧪 Fibre Production: The Chemical Reality

This is where many “natural” fabrics fall short.

To create bamboo or hemp clothing, manufacturers typically rely on chemical processing to turn rough fibres into smooth fabric. This results in viscose (or rayon), which feels soft, but comes at a cost:

• The chemical process is toxic, often releasing carbon disulfide and other hazardous solvents
• These chemicals are harmful to human health and often released into the environment without proper treatment

Tencel, by comparison, is a third-generation innovation in plant-based fibres.

• Developed by Lenzing in Austria, Tencel uses a closed-loop process that safely reuses over 99% of non-toxic solvents
• No harmful emissions. No water pollution. No compromise

It's precision-engineered from eucalyptus wood, producing longer, smoother fibres that don’t require harsh chemical intervention.

🧵 Performance: Where the Fabric Meets the Fairway

For golf fashion, performance is non-negotiable. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or fitting in a twilight round before dinner, your clothes need to move, breathe, and endure.

Let’s compare:

Mechanically processed hemp or bamboo often results in scratchy, inconsistent texture—not ideal for all-day wear. Chemically processed alternatives are smoother, but come at an environmental cost.

Tencel offers the best of both worlds—luxurious comfort and high performance, without sacrificing the planet.

🔁 The Circular Difference

At Swingmor, our commitment doesn’t end with the garment.

Every product, every delivery, and every interaction is designed to do more good than harm.

• Short, European supply chain—from fibre to finished garment
• Electric last-mile delivery
• Naturally forever fresh fabrics mean fewer washes
• And when you’re done? We buy it back at 12.5% of the RRP—for reuse, repurposing, or recycling

No landfill. No waste. No greenwashing. Just Greens in Regulation.

⛳ Built for Golf. Designed for Life.

We didn’t start Swingmor to follow trends. We started it to fix problems—like the busy golfer with little time, or the loved one looking for a gift that actually means something.

Our tencel polo is designed to support your performance, your schedule, and your values.

This is eco-golf apparel with purpose.

🔗 Explore More

• [Tencel: King of Athleisure]
• [Our Promise to People and Planet]
• [The Hidden Cost of Cotton]

🛒 Shop Sustainable Golf Clothing → Built for Golf. Designed for Life.

Dr. Mathew Hampshire-Waugh—consultant to VCs on net-zero tech, and author of Climate Change and the Road to Net Zero—built Swingmor to embody the same principles: science-backed, forward-thinking, and built for impact.

✅ FAQs: Choosing the Right Fabric for Sustainable Golf Clothing

1. Isn’t bamboo or hemp more sustainable than Tencel?
Bamboo and hemp are fast-growing and require less arable land than cotton, but they’re typically grown in monocultures, which reduce biodiversity. Tencel is made from eucalyptus trees grown in sustainable forests, preserving soil health, ecosystems, and carbon storage.

2. What’s wrong with bamboo viscose or hemp rayon?
These fabrics are made using toxic chemical processes that release harmful substances like carbon disulfide, putting workers and waterways at risk. In contrast, Tencel is produced in a closed-loop system that reuses 99% of solvents and releases no hazardous waste.

3. Is mechanically processed hemp or bamboo better?
While more eco-friendly than chemically processed hemp or bamboo, mechanical processing results in rougher, lower-quality fibres. Garments are often less durable, less comfortable, and don’t perform well for activewear like golf polos. Tencel is the best of both worlds, eco-friendly-performance.

4. What makes Tencel ideal for golf fashion?
Tencel fibres are long, smooth, durable, moisture-wicking, breathable, and naturally odour-resistant—perfect for long days on and off the course. That’s why we use it in every tencel polo and every garment for that matter.

5. What happens when my Swingmor polo wears out?
We offer a buyback guarantee of 12.5% of the original price. We'll responsibly reuse, repurpose, or recycle it—ensuring zero landfill waste and a fully circular solution.