Leading golf apparel brand Galvin Green has set out its advances and future goals in a Sustainability Review that includes the company’s environmental progress and views of retail partners, suppliers, Tour players and customers on the importance of environmental considerations.
The latest version of the brand’s groundbreaking review showcases what it calls its ‘relentless pursuit to produce responsibly sourced, long-lasting golf clothing that offer golfers the very highest levels of performance’. The review highlights that more than 80% of garments in the company’s latest collections are produced using sample-tested, bluesign or Oeko-Tex Standard 100-approved fabrics.
“As this review illustrates, Galvin Green is leading the way when it comes to sustainable golf apparel,” said CEO Nicholai Stein. “I’m especially proud of our continued commitment to making long-lasting garments, because our priority is to craft world class products that are functional, look good and stand the test of time. The future looks bright for Galvin Green as we lead the drive towards recyclable golf clothing,” he added.
The 43-page review, entitled ‘Every Action Counts’, details how Galvin Green operates in a responsible manner across every part of its business, plus how it measures sustainability across six different categories – company, sourcing, products, technology, relationships and the future. For example, the rigorous process in sustainable fabric sourcing can take up to two years before a new material is introduced to ensure the wearability is tested in a variety of playing conditions.
“We favour sample-tested materials or globally recognised certifications as they typically offer superior quality in addition to meeting sustainability standards,” said Product Manager Sofia Ask-Klason. “Where possible, we opt for suppliers and manufacturers in Europe, as the transport distances are much shorter and the carbon footprint smaller,” she added.
Galvin Green’s product team conducts an extensive annual review of suppliers, measuring key
performance indicators to guarantee high standards of product quality and
longevity. Each supplier has a protocol and is ranked from 1 to 5 based on key factors, including delivery security, overstock issues, purchasing and product development, plus a host of essential sustainability KPIs.
To ensure its 100% waterproof DRYVR rainwear collection remains unmatched in terms of top performance and long-lasting durability, the brand has always collaborated with fabrics renowned for their superior waterproof and breathability capabilities, while remaining alert to any potentially harmful chemicals used in the production process.
According to two-time DP World Tour winner Jordan Smith, who has played in Galvin Green clothing since 2022, the brand’s clothing has him covered whatever the weather. “The waterproofs are easily the best on the market due to their high quality and could literally last a lifetime. For any golfer wanting the best products for all conditions, Galvin Green has it all covered,” he said.
Laurie Canter, recent winner of the DP World Tour’s European Open, believes the superior quality and durability play a pivotal role in extreme conditions. “Galvin Green’s commitment to high-quality, long-lasting apparel is evident in every piece, providing a significant advantage on the course,” he said.
Read the full Sustainability Review at www.galvingreen.com/pages/sustainability-review.