Caring for Golf Clothes

Color Loss Is Par For The Golf Course

ā€¢ Thereā€™s nothing quite like a day of sun and fun spent at the golf course, but bear in mind as youā€™re getting a sun tan, your golf shirt is getting bleached of some of its color. This is especially true in the shoulder area and above the waist.

ā€¢ Unfortunately, the sun isnā€™t the only problem. Tree sap (which will undoubtedly find its way onto your clothes) turns acidic with time, and this chemical reaction also pulls color.

ā€¢ Next problem: Salts from perspiration and deodorants will also affect the dyes, sometimes turning them on ā€˜orangeā€™ hue. Thatā€™s why itā€™s important to quickly professionally clean or launder these garments to remove the offending acids in chlorides. While fast action is no guarantee, it is the best chance youā€™ve got!

ā€¢ Ironically, these color loss problems donā€™t usually manifest themselves until after the shirt has been processed. So while it might look ā€˜okayā€™ to you before hand, the invisible damage shows itself after the fabric has been exposed to heat in the drying process.