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• Here It is

  

  Here are the ingredients used to make polyester sports apparel. They were supplied to us by a leading sportswear brand; unfortunately they will not supply the... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2014 GOLF, SPORTS

• Let's See and Compare It All

  We feel consumers require more transparency from brands to make better purchasing decisions. Designing and manufacturing a product is difficult; there are so... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2014 GOLF, SPORTS

• What Are You Actually Paying For?

  

  When you purchase a sports shirt from a leading brand for say $40, $60, $80 or more, where does your money actually go?Polyester is cheap to make and with... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2014 GOLF, SPORTS

• Blood on Their Hands

  

  Ever wondered who makes your sports apparel? Here are some of the thousands of garment workers rioting in Cambodia, calling for a doubling of their minimum... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2014 GOLF, SPORTS

• Consumers Have No Idea What's Inside Their Sports Apparel

  This should be one of the biggest stories regarding polyester sports apparel. When the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) tested moisture-wicking,... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2013 GOLF, SPORTS

• Last to Know

  If you've just bought some brightly coloured sports apparel for Christmas presents; do you know if they contain lead di-acetate and or azo-dyes; drect red 28,... Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2013 GOLF, SPORTS

• 2013

  Person of the year; Edward Snowden Brand of the year; Greenpeace Male golfer of the year; Justin Rose Female golfer of the year; Charley Hull Overseas male... Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2013 GOLF, SPORTS

• 3d Printed Driver Club Head

  How about a 3D printed ‘driver’ club head? The design would be available for free. You only have to use either your own 3D Printer or a 3D Printing bureau to... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2013 GOLF, SPORTS

• Need to Know?

  The European Chemicals Agency has this week published an updated list to identify new substances of very high concern, those which may have serious effects on... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2013 GOLF, SPORTS

• Why Are Anti Bacterial Chemicals Used in Polyester Textiles?

  Now that some experts have described anti-bacterial chemicals in consumer products as a public health threat. How about some transparency from leading textile... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2013 GOLF, SPORTS

• Anti-bacterial Chemicals in Consumer Products Pose a Significant Health Risk

  When you think about consumer products which are potentially detrimental to health, anti-bacterial hand wash probably wouldn't be high on your list. Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2013 GOLF, SPORTS

• Post Olympic Kit

  

  The London 2012 Olympics was a great success. The British team were clad in Adidas, which is a shame as they are a German brand. However Adidas did ask our... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2013 GOLF, SPORTS

• New Default Position for Consumer Products

  We need a new default position for consumer products. Those consumer products that don't meet environmental standards on air/water pollution, no matter where... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2013 GOLF, SPORTS

• Who Can Save the Lpga?

  A few days ago, prior to Q-School, someone; a well respected highly experienced golf industry specialist, who now works for one of those golf networks, uttered... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2013 GOLF, SPORTS

• Suspend Hsbc from Sponsoring Sporting Events

  Should authorities suspend HSBC from sponsoring sporting events?You may ask why say the PGA Tour should bite the hand that feeds it. Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2013 GOLF, SPORTS

• Bmx Golf

  

  It seems the rule makers in golf conjure up more regulations year on year, this time with the help of top professionals to reduce interference from the gadget... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2013 GOLF, SPORTS

• The Most Important Consumer Information

  Creating memorable copy and images to communicate your preferred product message is a challenge However, should consumers ignore the advertised rhetoric and... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2013 GOLF, SPORTS

• For Lovers of Fried Eggs

  

  In a world full of plastic who doesn't love fried eggs. Just in case you’re interested the shirts are made from 100% organic cotton and the eggs are free range. Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2013 GOLF, SPORTS

• Golf Refugees Tour Polos

  

  Become part of the solution.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2013 GOLF, SPORTS

• Nike Air Max

  

  Playing sport is good for your mental and physical health. So why manufacture sports gear in the highest polluting way? Nike air max. Even if you pollute far... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2013 GOLF, SPORTS