About Knitted and Zip Polo Shirts for Men
Knitted polo shirts for men: open-collar, zip-collar and ribbed polos, chosen for a smarter look than a standard cotton polo. This is the edit within men's polo shirts, so use that page for the full range and this one if you already know you want a knit.
How to choose knitted polo shirts for men
Why a knit polo
A knit hangs better and looks smarter with trousers. It also takes the place of a shirt-and-jumper combination on cooler days.
Which one first
Ribbed polo with an open placket is the easiest. Zip-collar polo is the sportiest. The diamond-texture polo is the most decorative.
FAQ
What makes a polo 'knit' rather than jersey?
A knit polo is made of looped yarn rows with visible texture (ribbed, herringbone, diamond, cable); jersey is the flat, T-shirt-like fabric of a standard polo. Knit is warmer and smarter.
Can I wear a knit polo under a blazer?
Yes, with an open V-neck or an open placket; avoid the thickest ribbing, which bunches under a lapel.
Which knit polo here is the warmest?
The half-zip cable-knit polo with ribbed trims and the pure wool polo jumper; the ribbed cotton polo and the cotton-blend polos are the lightest.
How should a knit polo fit at the shoulder?
The seam should sit at the end of the shoulder bone. Knit polos have more give than woven shirts, so if the seam drops down the arm, size down.