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PING – Sensor Technology expansion for Autumn-Winter 2016 apparel collection

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November 3, 2016 – In unveiling its Autumn-Winter 2016 collection, PING Apparel is introducing a new partnership with COOLMAX, a leading fabric-technology brand, to further elevate PING‘s innovative SensorCool and SensorWarm product categories.

COOLMAX All Season fabric contains fibers with a channeled surface to move moisture away from the body when the golfer is hot. In addition, COOLMAX fibers feature a hollow core to provide insulation for added comfort on cooler days. The fabric offers a permanent moisture-management solution in the Atlas and Radar polos, and the Midas ½ Zip, a polyester COOLMAX and Merino wool mid-layer piece.

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“We’re committed to delivering premium products that are consistent with the quality and innovation that make PING one of only a few authentic golf brands,” said Andy Solheim, PING Executive Vice President. “Innovation begins with our in-house design and development teams working in close collaboration with partners like COOLMAX to offer cutting-edge designs that perform in all playing conditions.”

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PING Apparel is also offering the Lennox. A five-pocket chino-style pant, offers mechanical stretch and moisture-moving properties, is quick drying and crease resistant. “We’ve done extraordinarily well with our pants in Europe,” Andy Solheim said. “We’re excited to bring this technology and innovation so golfers can appreciate the advanced performance, comfort and easy care the Lennox provides.”

PING-Apparel-AW-2016-5In the outerwear category, PING Apparel has teamed with Pertex, to elevate PING’s proprietary SensorDry technology to offer a higher level of waterproof and windproof performance, backed by a three-year waterproof guarantee. With the introduction of the Zero Gravity Playing Top, PING is expanding the Zero Gravity product line. Utilizing a 2.5-layer Pertex Shield+ stretch fabric, the Zero Gravity Jacket, Playing Top and Vest offer comprehensive layering options for lightweight all-weather protection. The jacket remains a favourite of PING Apparel Ambassadors, including Louis Oosthuizen.

PING Apparel is a new PING, Inc. business entity developed using the following design language: clean, considered, timeless, tailored and authentically cool. Every garment is engineered with one of three proprietary Sensor technologies – SensorCool, SensorWarm and SensorDry – and offers a contemporary fit, engineered for full freedom of movement.

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Golf & Fashion, Golf Apparel, Ping

PING – Intelligent fabrics in new Spring/Summer 2016 men’s apparel collection

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March 22, 2016 – PING has announced the launch of its Spring/Summer 2016 Men’s apparel collection, incorporating COOLMAX ALL SEASON fabric technology and other intelligent fabrics.

Engineered to play through the brand’s Sensor technology platform, the new collection from PING again reflects the unwavering commitment to performance innovation and the continued search to identify the finest performance driven fabrics and technologies to enhance the comfort and performance of the golfer in all playing conditions.

“At PING, we continually strive to engineer every single product to deliver maximum performance in all conditions,” said Andy Solheim, Executive Vice President.

“We are particularly excited about the introduction of COOLMAX fabric technology into the 2016 apparel range, and believe it has enabled us to take garment engineering to the next level, while maintaining exceptional quality and refined visual appearance.”

At the heart of the new polo shirt collection and within the Sensor Cool category, PING has introduced the state of the art COOLMAX ALL SEASON fabric technology. This intelligent, dual function fabric compliments the body’s natural thermoregulation capabilities through Channel and Hollow Fiber Technology, offering the perfect solution for the varying conditions experienced during a golf round. This intelligent fabric contains fibres with a channelled surface to move moisture away from the body to keep the wearer cool and dry in warm conditions and fibres with a hollow core to provide insulation for added comfort on colder days.

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The direction of the collection’s polo shirts is showcased by the Atlas Heather and Radar Striped polo’s shirts, which combine the quick drying, natural feel, lightweight and breathable functionality of COOLMAX ALL SEASON fabric with a tailored fit and attention to detail in the form of hidden, button down collars.

As with all COOLMAX fabrics, long lasting performance is achieved through permanent advanced moisture moving properties which are inherent in the fabric. A fabric containing a LYCRA fibre also delivers excellent bi-directional stretch along with long lasting shape retention and comfort.

Other flagship designs in the new collection are the Midas Half Zip and Sierra Sweaters, which combine COOLMAX ALL SEASON fabric blended with the finest natural Merino Wool to create a high performing technical garment. The Channel and Hollow Fiber Technology delivers excellent thermal and advanced moisture movement often associated with technical fabrics, but retains the luxurious, natural and breathable performance of Merino Wool. Contrasting texture shoulder panels, along with a tonal reverse zip and diagonal chest pocket, complete this classic knitwear design.

  • Sizes: XS-XXL
  • RRP: Radar Striped Polo, €110; Atlas Heathered Polo, €110; Midas Half Zip Sweater, €130; Sierra Sweater, €120.