Wilson Staff Introduces Environmentally Friendly Eco-Carry
Bag
Industry's first golf bag made from recycled material
CHICAGO, April 15, 2009 - Wilson Staff is proud to
introduce the new Wilson Staff Eco-Carry golf bag, the first golf bag on
the market made from 100 percent recycled polyester fabric, offering
eco-conscious golfers a fashionable and environmentally-friendly golf
bag.
The eco-friendly lightweight carry bag utilizes
GreenPlus® fabric. One Wilson Staff Eco-Carry golf bag is made from the
equivalent of 12 plastic one-gallon bottles, similar to two-liter soda
bottles. In the initial manufacturing phase, the plastic bottles are
crushed into plastic flakes. The flakes are then transformed into a
stable fiber through a process called de-polymerization and
re-polymerization. Lastly, the stable fibers produced from this process
are woven into a filament yarn that is used as the fabric for the final
product. This process reduces the release of carbon dioxide by 70
percent as compared to normal polyester production that can be harmful
to the environment.
Designed in an earthy, moss green color, the
Wilson Staff Eco-carry golf bag is lightweight (3.7 lbs.) and durable.
The slim form features an exclusive, soft neoprene handle and six-way
top divider. With a paddle-activated stand built into the top of the
bag, a Swivelmax double strap and ergonomic hip pad, the bag is designed
to be eco-friendly on the environment and extremely comfortable to
carry.
To accompany the environmentally friendly bag,
Wilson Staff also has developed the Eco-Core golf ball. The core is
manufactured with devulcanized, recycled rubber tires, which reduces
landfill waste. The Eco-Core uses 50 percent less packaging and is made
from recycled board stock.
The genesis of the Wilson Staff Eco-carry golf bag
and Eco-Core golf ball is Wilson Staff's dedication to think globally
and play locally, encouraging golfers to take their best shot at doing
their part to improve the environment for generations of golfers to
come.
About Wilson Golf
Since 1911, Wilson Golf has designed, manufactured
and distributed premium and recreational golf equipment throughout the
world. Wilson Golf irons have won 61 Major championships, more than any
other iron manufacturer in history. Wilson Staff's Zip Ball, Di9 iron
and the Wilson Staff Smooth driver were honored withGolf Digest's Hot
List awards in 2009. Wilson Staff, Profile, ProStaff and Hope consumer
brands continue that tradition today by delivering the highest quality
golf equipment to all golfers to enhance performance on the golf course
and overall enjoyment of the game.