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The polo shirt is an interested piece of clothing. It can be professional enough to wear to a job interview, yet casual enough to relax at home on the couch. Some polo shirts are even designed to be used by athletes in competitive sports, further proving that they are functional for just about any occasion.

A polo consisting of cotton is most valued for its comfort. Cotton is also the least expensive of the materials commonly used, so the shirt is also likely to be friendlier to your budget. The only thing to have concern over is the fact that cotton can stain easily, can be heavier and thus less useful in sports, and can shrink during washing. Cotton blends are more for casual occasions.

Sports enthusiasts need a lighter material to go about their day of fun. Jersey knit polo shirts are made up of up to 50% polyester, which is much lighter and resistant to stains. It’s ideal for environments for when individuals might be exposed to rain, mud, and grass stains. Polyester is easy to clean if stains do present themselves.

Athletes that need more performance out of their polo can rely on nylon as the base material. Nylon is even lighter in weight, as compared to jersey knit polo shirts. Nylon is also very resistant to stains and can be cleaned most often with a single wash. Nylon knit fabric can also have a wicking feature that allows sweat from the body to be channeled to the outside of the shirt, where it quickly evaporates to cool the body further.

You can really go out and get the silk polo shirt. Silk has long been a sign of nobility, but with societies all around the world advancing, anyone can enjoy this comfortable fabric at a bit higher of a price than other polo shirt materials. Silk is perfectly acceptable for wear in an occasion such as a date, where you might want to appear as formal but not overly dressed to the point of standing out too much.

Because polo shirts are accepted as formal, businesses tend to use them as a base when creating work shirts. Even massive food chains center their work shirts around the polo, since they create a good image and allow employees to comfortably navigate the premises. Customized polo shirts can be bought using the Internet, and be customized with embroidery and custom color design. Best yet, the price is competitive with your average polo brand.

Final Thoughts

Dressing to impress doesn’t require $500 and a custom tailored suit. A polo can cost anywhere from $10 to $50 and more, depending on the brand and where you buy it. Shop around for a good price using the Internet and a good list of retailers.

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