| Polo shirts are a classic addition to any wardrobe. | | | | breathability in warm weather. |
| They are great for dressing up or down. If you are | | | | Most silk blends are combined with polyester and |
| shopping for polo shirts online, you may have | | | | cotton. Silk blended fabrics have minimal shrinkage, |
| questions about what exactly the descriptions mean. | | | | resist fading and have a really soft and smooth feel. |
| There are a few main categories of fabrics that you | | | | Silk blends are popular for their ironed appearance |
| will have to choose from, including cotton, jersey | | | | and extremely soft, cashmere touch. These polo |
| knit, pique and sport knits. | | | | shirts are wonderful choices for work or times when |
| Polo shirts are available in pique or smooth finish. | | | | you want to be comfortable but still have a polished |
| Pique polo shirts have a raised, corded pattern. They | | | | appearance. |
| can add style and personality to a run-of-the-mill polo. | | | | Sport knit polo shirts are the most lightweight polo |
| Pique fabrics come in cotton, polyester and silk | | | | shirts on the market. They are also available in a |
| blends. | | | | mid-weight style for added warmth. The sport knit |
| Cotton is a classic, breathable fabric. It is popular for | | | | fabric is made up mostly of nylon. It comes in varying |
| office and casual wear. Cotton polos are generally | | | | degrees of stretch, breathability and water |
| the least expensive. Check to see if the cotton polo | | | | resistance. Some incorporate a wicking technology |
| you are looking at is pre-shrunk or not, as this can | | | | that takes moisture from your skin and propels it to |
| affect your size choice. Allow for some shrinking with | | | | the outside of the shirt, keeping you cool and dry on |
| 100% cotton. Cotton polos are very comfortable and | | | | hot days or during athletic activity. Nylon fabrics are |
| soft, but may require some ironing. Cotton polos may | | | | very stain resistant, just about never need ironing |
| also stain more easily than other fabrics. They might | | | | and usually will not fade. Shrinking is also minimal for |
| be a little heavy for sports, so consider a polyester | | | | sport knit polos. |
| blend or sport knit for strenuous activity. | | | | When you know how to choose the right polo shirt, |
| Jersey knit polo shirts are a little lighter and easier to | | | | it will be like custom clothing designed for your |
| clean than cotton shirts. They come anywhere from | | | | specific needs. Choose your polo shirt depending on |
| 1%-50% polyester blended with cotton. The more | | | | the weather, the use of the shirt and the level of |
| polyester, the lighter the shirt will be. Jersey knit polo | | | | care that you wish to put into it. No matter which |
| shirts resist stains and are easy to clean. They also | | | | style you choose, you know that you can depend on |
| rarely require ironing. They have a little bit of a | | | | the classic look of the polo shirt to make you look |
| smoother look and feel than cotton polos, making | | | | good no matter if you are at home, playing sports or |
| them a good choice wash and wear. Cotton and | | | | at work. |
| jersey knit polo shirts are both great choices for | | | | |