Why Breathability Matters More Than You Think 

For many golfers — whether you’re playing 18 holes on a rare weekend escape, hitting balls at the range between meetings, or simply wearing your golf shirts for work or travel — there’s a universal frustration: Polyester makes you sweat.

The problem isn’t just comfort. It’s confidence. It’s that subtle frustration when your back feels clammy before the round even starts. Or when you step off the course to meet friends, and your shirt feels (and smells) like you’ve just finished a gym session.

At Swingmor, we understand this because we’ve been there. And frankly, traditional polyester golf shirts — no matter how “performance” they claim to be — aren’t designed for the modern golfer's lifestyle.

That’s why we built every Swingmor garment around one critical idea:
True Athleisure for Golf — gear you can wear all day, every day — without compromising on comfort, freshness, or style. Helping to create more time for even the busiest of golfers.

And at the heart of that promise is our exclusive use of stretch Tencel fabric.

Breathability: The Real Difference Between Polyester, Cotton, Linen, Cashmere, and Tencel

Let’s break down the facts.

What Makes Tencel Different?

Tencel is a sustainable fibre derived from wood pulp, designed to outperform other natural fabrics in breathability, moisture management, odour control and durability — while still feeling luxuriously soft.

In fact:

• Tencel is 50% more breathable than cotton.*
• Tencel wicks moisture >>>faster than cotton.*
• Tencel is naturally antimicrobial — meaning you stay fresher, longer.*

(*Data sourced from Lenzing, the global leader in Tencel innovation)

Why Does This Matter for Golfers?

Let’s face it — most golfers today aren’t playing every day.

They’re balancing work, family, and the occasional round squeezed into an already packed schedule.

Golf shirts need to do more.

Our customers tell us the same thing over and over again:

“I don’t want to have to change outfits after hitting balls. I need something I can wear from a zoom call to the course to dinner.”

That’s exactly why we created Swingmor.

Why We Don’t Use Polyester — Ever

Polyester is cheap, easy to manufacture, and widely used across most men’s golf gifts and apparel brands. But here’s the truth: it was never designed for True Athleisure.

Polyester traps odour, clings when you sweat, and isn’t breathable enough for real all-day wear.

At Swingmor, we are proud to be the only golf brand exclusively using stretch Tencel across every garment we make.

This isn’t a gimmick. It’s science-backed performance wear that solves real problems for real golfers.

The Best of Both Worlds: Organic Feel, Performance Strength

Tencel Gives You:

• The breathability of premium linen
• The softness of the finest cashmere
• The durability of modern technical fabrics
• Greater sustainability than organic cotton

And unlike those other fabrics, Tencel is built to last — no wrinkling like linen, no shrinkage like cotton, no delicate care like cashmere.

It’s simple: golf shirts you’ll actually want to wear everywhere.

True Athleisure: Built for Golf, Designed for Life

Golf is about more than your swing. It’s about how you feel stepping onto the first tee — confident, comfortable, and ready to focus.

Swingmor golf shirts are:

• Breathable enough for hot summer rounds
• Smart enough for client lunches
• Soft enough for travel days
• Fresh enough for all-day wear

That’s what we mean when we say True Athleisure.

The Perfect Mens Golf Gift?

If you’re looking for mens golf gifts that your partner will actually wear — not just for golf, but for life — this is it.

Swingmor tencel polos offer the ultimate in sustainable golf clothing — combining timeless style with future-proof performance.

No sweat. No compromise. No polyester.

Ready to Upgrade?

Explore our collection of breathable, stretch Tencel golf shirts — the perfect solution for golfers who value comfort, versatility, and sustainability.

Find Out More:

• Wonder how much a "premium" polo costs to make? So did we - and that's why we build different.
• Why Tencel is the king of comfort.
• Our promise to do more good 

Tired of compromise in clothing, Dr. Mathew Hampshire-Waugh created Swingmor to be different—purposefully made, technically advanced, and stylish enough to move from tee time to dinnertime with ease.

FAQ — Breathability, Fabrics & Tencel Golf Shirts

What is the difference between Lyocell and Tencel?

Great question — Tencel is a brand name for a type of lyocell fibre produced by Lenzing AG (Austria). All Tencel is lyocell, but not all lyocell is Tencel.

Think of it like this:

• Lyocell = the generic fibre type (can vary widely in quality).
• Tencel = the gold-standard lyocell produced with strict sustainability and performance standards.

At Swingmor, we use premium Stretch Tencel for superior breathability, moisture management, and durability — perfect for True Athleisure wear you can trust all day, everyday.

Why is Tencel better for golf shirts than polyester?

Tencel is naturally breathable, wicks moisture, resists odour, and feels softer against your skin — unlike polyester, which traps sweat and odour. It’s built for movement, long days, and multiple environments — not just the golf course.

Is Tencel sustainable?

Yes — Tencel is made from renewable wood sources in a closed-loop process that reuses 99% of water and solvents. It’s biodegradable, requires less energy to produce, and helps reduce synthetic microplastic pollution from polyester.

Will Tencel shirts wrinkle or shrink like cotton or linen?

No — Tencel combines the best of organic feel with technical durability. Our stretch Tencel golf shirts stay true to size, wrinkles drop out quickly when worn, and the garments hold their shape over time, even with regular wear and washing.