Radmor Golf Clothing
While it’s becoming increasingly difficult to work through the noise of boutique golf brands these days, there are still some really cool ones to be found. Though I feel quite late to the party, I recently came across one of those brands for myself in Radmor Golf. Founders Bob and Scott struck up a friendship in college and an idea of launching a golf clothing brand. After years of pursuing their own childhood dreams all while staying connected, the two decided to make a go of launching their own apparel brand.
That vision and brand became Radmor Golf. Bob and Scott’s top priority was to reduce the impact the sport had on our environment in any way possible. And to make cool clothes, of course. First and foremost was using the right materials. According to Radmor, the average American will throw away eighty pounds of clothing a year. With much of that waste being made of synthetic fibers like polyester, these materials can take centuries to decompose. Most Radmor products, however, are made from cellulose fibers like cotton or Tencel (made from wood pulp). Because they are natural materials, they will decompose in a landfill in a matter of months rather than decades (or millenia).
In the event Radmor can’t avoid using a synthetic material, they avoid using virgin polyester. Instead, they’ll use a recycled material like Repreve polyster made from ocean plastics or ECONYL nylon from plastic fishing nets. That said, the vast majority of Radmor’s products are made from high-grade environmentally and culturally friendly cotton. Yes, Peruvian Pima and certified organic cottons are more expensive, but they last longer, are stronger, and make a difference.
The Looks
Radmor Golf has a wide color palette to appeal to many tastes with a clear theme of earthy tones. This is of course quite fitting to go with the brand’s theme of taking care of the planet. After all, “golf is played in a field carved from Earth.” I was immediately a sucker for the stone blue polo. Let’s be honest, I knew it would also really set off my stunning blue eyes. The Sage green of the Higgins Bobrad Loop Terry hoodie I chose is soft on the eyes and tastefully draws you in. There are also deep blues that remind me of a nighttime sea, or pinks and oranges reminiscent of a sunset.
The brand’s overall aesthetic has a nice blend of modesty and timeless style. It also allows you to make more bold and daring choices if you want to work in a few statement pieces. If that’s you, you can’t go wrong with any of the all-over BobRad print options like the hat pictured here. There are also polos featuring the same print. The Radmor “BobRad” logo – the ball peeking over the edge of the cup – is easily one of the best in golf.
Comfort Level
A major tangible advantage of Radmor’s material choices is the comfort. High-quality cottons will generally be softer to the touch, lighter weight, and more durable. In the case of the previously mentioned hoodie, it’s easily one of the most comfortable I’ve ever worn. The BATY BobRad polo is lightweight, breathable, and moves in all the right places for a golf swing.
I have to give the “Five-O Knit” pants their own paragraph because of how comfortable they are. Again, I may be late to the party, but these pants are unlike anything I’ve ever worn. Especially on a golf course. They look like a premium pair of golf slacks, but feel like a lightweight pair of sweatpants you’d lounge around in. There’s some stretch to them which is great for a golf swing as well as fitting a wider range of body types. Don’t forget the fun touch of the secret golf ball pocket on the back right hip as well.
Final Thoughts – Radmor Golf Clothing
Taking care of the environment and looking good at the same time, what more can you ask for?! I genuinely love everything Radmor Golf is doing and their fine attention to detail every step of the way. For instance, they’ve replaced single-use polybags with reusable, full biodegradable and compostable bags. When I think of how many of those types of bags I throw away, this alone would make a huge difference if more brands adopted this practice. This, along with everything else I’ve mentioned, is only a small part of Radmor’s sustainability efforts. They deserve more credit for their efforts than I can possibly do justice in this post, so I implore you to read about all of their various initiatives on their website here. (The “Shed Much?” section about shedding polyester microfibers fascinated me and certainly influenced me.)
If you want to learn more about Repreve polyester, this post explains it well. Shout out to the author and founder of Panaprium, Alex Assoune.
