Polos

What is a Polo shirt?

Polo shirts are just as comfortable to wear as T-shirts, but have a smarter and dressier appearance with its collar and button down look around the neck.

The history of the polo shirt is actually rooted in sports. It was initially designed as a more comfortable replacement for traditional tennis outfits of the early 20th century, which were long sleeved button up shirts and trousers.

The first polo shirts, or what were then known as tennis shirts, were made using a loosely knit cotton fabric to make it softer and more breathable. Eventually, use of the polo shirt or tennis shirt spread to other sports like polo and golf.

Nowadays, polo shirts are considered a staple of any casual wardrobe for both men and women. It can be easily dressed up for a more sophisticated look, or paired with more casual pieces for relaxing and unwinding.

Where can I use Polo shirts?

Polo shirts sold by Anaconda are versatile leisurewear pieces that you can comfortably wear in many different situations whether it's everyday casual, outdoor recreational or competitive sports. You can wear polo shirts to the golf course or tennis court, or go camping in them. They're also comfortable and stylish making them great for running errands around town or relaxing.

Polo shirts come in different solid colours, as well as classic patterns like stripes. These minimalist design treatments give polo shirts a timeless look and can effortlessly match with dressier outfits.

What fabrics do Polo shirts sold by Anaconda use?

We carry polo shirts made out of moisture wicking fabric that draws perspiration away from your body to keep it cool and dry. Moving sweat to the outer layer of the fabric helps to evaporate sweat much quicker, and keeps you from feeling like you're completely drenched in it.

You'll also find polo shirts made of 100% pique cotton in our selection, which are super soft and very comfortable. These pique polo shirts are ideal for regular everyday activities that don't require too much physical exertion.

What Polo shirt brands does Anaconda offer?

Anaconda sells polo shirts from popular outdoor clothing brands like Columbia, Helly Hansen, Cape, Cederberg, Gondwana and Nosilife. These are high quality polo shirts that will look great even after many years of use.

What other features can Polo shirts have?

Aside from collars and buttons, polo shirts traditionally have ribbed sleeve cuffs that match the ribbed collar to create a more finished look. Compared to a short sleeved t-shirt with hemmed sleeves that can appear as loosely hanging, polo shirts with ribbed cuffs hug the contour of your arms much closer.

Polo shirts designed for recreational outdoor use can also have specific UPF ratings, which determine how much UV protection the shirt provides.

Check out Anaconda's great selection of polo shirts for men and women. We offer sports-oriented shirts made with moisture wicking and quick drying fabric, as well as pique cotton shirts which are designed to be extremely comfortable and stylish casual leisurewear.