By Leonard Finkel
Sun Mountain has a new collection of golf rain gear for 2017 called Elite. The Elite rain jacket and pants incorporate waterproof fabric technology called 37.5 that includes a two-year guarantee and offers up to 3X more breathability plus the stretch-ability that golfers need. Its three-layer construction with keeps you dry inside and out by maintaining an ideal core temperature. Elite is available in golf shops and online now. For the nearest Sun Mountain retailer, call 800-227-9224 or visit www.sunmountain.com.
“We are continually searching for technologies to improve the function of our outerwear,” explained Sun Mountain Vice President of Outerwear, Mark Heydon. “The new Elite rain jacket and pants are made with the ultimate fabric that has a waterproof rating as high as any rain jacket we’ve ever offered, while being extremely breathable, and stretching like our RainFlex.”
With 37.5 Technology, patented active particles in the fabric capture and remove perspiration vapor, using body heat to accelerate the process. The hotter a person becomes, the stronger the force removing perspiration vapor. It also dries up to five times faster than competitors, diminishing wet cling. It’s made with naturally derived materials, so it won’t irritate the skin, and the active particles are permanently embedded in the fabric, so it will never degrade.
The Elite rain jacket offers significant four-way stretch and features high-quality, two-way YKK waterproof zipper, adjustable cuffs and two hand warmer pockets. Available in sizes M-XXL, with S and XXXL available in black.
Elite rain pants feature Auto-Fit stretch waist with zipper fly and belt loops, two front pockets with zippered pass-through, back pocket with Velcro closure and a snap system to shorten the pants 2.5 inches. Additional features also include protective fabric overlay on the inside ankle and deep lower leg zippers for easy on and off over shoes. Available in sizes S-XXL.
Leonard Finkel is the author of The Secrets to the Game of Golf & Life and former editor in chief of Golf Journeys Magazine. His work has been featured in almost 200 publications including Golf Magazine, Golf Digest, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Golf Illustrated, Golf Tips and Player Magazine. He has written more than a dozen cover stories for Golf Today Magazine. He has written extensively about golf and travel and has added poker to his writing repertoire. Finkel also works as a marketing and public relations consultant. His specialty niche is writing advertorial copy. Prior to his career in golf, Finkel owned a chain of retail stores and a consulting and import company based in Asia. He attended the University of Utah.