What You Wear Matters

We all know the classic fairy tale The Princess and the Pea — the young woman who could feel a single pea underneath twenty mattresses and twenty feather beds.
On the surface it’s a children’s story.
But underneath, it captures a truth many of us feel every day: sometimes the smallest discomfort can unsettle everything.

For me, that isn’t metaphorical — it’s personal.
I live with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), which means textures, seams, and fabrics register more intensely than they do for most people. In a world dominated by polyester-heavy sportswear, that plastic, slightly abrasive feeling used to be a constant fight — especially on the golf course, where movement and comfort should come naturally.

It’s one of the reasons I founded Swingmor.
Because I believe clothing shouldn’t distract you from living your life. It should support you, calm you, and allow you to focus fully — whether that’s on a tee shot, a meeting, or the school run.

The Problem with Polyester: Slick, Synthetic, and Uncomfortable

Anyone who has played golf on a warm day knows the sensation: synthetic sportswear clinging to your skin, trapping heat, shining under the sun, and never truly breathing. Polyester is everywhere because it’s cheap, durable, and easy for brands to produce. But our skin — the largest sensory organ we have — experiences it differently.

Humans can detect roughness as small as 13 nanometres.
That’s around 5,000 times thinner than a human hair.
We’re astonishingly sensitive to texture, even if we don’t consciously notice it.

On the course, polyester moves with your swing. Off the course, it becomes something else entirely — shiny, sticky, slightly plasticky. And for golfers who wear their kit all day, that discomfort compounds hour after hour.

The TENCEL™ Difference: Nature Engineered for Comfort

So what makes TENCEL™ Lyocell such a powerful alternative?

It begins with nature — sustainably sourced eucalyptus, beech, and spruce — transformed through a closed-loop process that recycles almost all water and solvents. But the real magic lies in the fibre structure.

TENCEL™ fibres are:

• longer

• smoother

• straighter

This means no scratchiness, no broken fibre ends, no stiffness, and none of the “plastic slide” you get from polyester.

Instead, you get a fabric that feels:

• silky soft

• naturally breathable

• moisture-wicking

• odour-resistant

• wrinkle-resistant

• premium and matte, without the synthetic shine

It’s the best of both worlds — natural comfort with technical performance, without the compromises that normally come with sportswear.

Real Life Example: Why I Always Reach for TENCEL™

For years, getting dressed each morning felt like a gamble. A busy day of school runs, meetings, writing, and maybe squeezing in a quick nine holes demanded clothing that could keep up with me — not irritate me.

Since discovering TENCEL™, that decision has become almost automatic.
My mens lyocell pullover.
My TENCEL™ golf polo.
Every time.

They keep me cool, fresh, and comfortable from morning to night. No itch. No cling. No synthetic sheen. Just quiet, dependable comfort — the kind that lets you get on with your day without thinking about what you’re wearing.

It’s changed more than my golf wardrobe. I now have TENCEL™ bedding, TENCEL™ pyjamas, TENCEL™ underwear… because once you feel the difference, it’s hard to go back.

Why Swingmor Exists: True Athleisure Designed for Real Life

Swingmor is built around a simple idea: golf clothing should work for the hours before and after your round just as well as it does during it.

To do that, we design every garment using stretch TENCEL™ — no polyester, no shortcuts, no compromise. And our focus is always on three things:

Fit

Our True Fit system considers height and width, giving you a more accurate feel than traditional S/M/L sizing.

Form

We place seams where they enhance movement — not where they rub or irritate.

Function

Natural odour resistance, moisture control, wrinkle resistance, and a refined matte finish that transitions effortlessly through your day.

This isn’t traditional athleisure.
It’s True Athleisure — performance you can live in.

Final Thoughts: Comfort Is a Daily Decision

Most of us aren’t playing golf five days a week. We’re blending our passion for the game into a life full of responsibilities, commitments, and unexpected detours.

What you wear shouldn’t add friction.
It should remove it.

So no — you probably can’t feel a pea beneath twenty mattresses.
But you’ll absolutely feel the difference when you pull on a TENCEL™ polo or pullover designed for comfort from the fibre up.

Because comfort isn’t a luxury.
It’s a game-changer.

Ready to Experience True Athleisure?

Explore our latest collection of men’s lyocell pullovers, TENCEL™ golf gifts, and purpose-led golf essentials designed to keep you fresh, comfortable, and ready for whatever the day holds.

Shop Now — Built for Golf, Designed for Life

About the Author

Dr. Mathew Hampshire-Waugh is a materials scientist, golfer, and founder of Swingmor — engineering performance-led apparel for people who want to move well, feel good, and live with purpose.