Men's knitted polo shirts

A knitted polo shirt is knitted on fine-gauge machines, so it is closer to a jumper than a T-shirt. It drapes, holds its shape and has no stiff collar. Legacy London (formerly LCY London) designs men's knit polo shirts in London and knits them in cotton in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Every style here has a short sleeve and comes in sizes S to XL.

How to choose a knitted polo shirt

Start with the surface. Jacquard knit polos have the pattern knitted into the fabric. The 3D Optical Geometric Knit Polo Shirt, our best seller, has a 3D cube jacquard that plays with light and shadow. Majolica is a geometric jacquard, Moderna a bold interlocking block pattern, and Interlocking Tile an S-link design with a ribbed hem and cuffs.

For texture without a loud pattern, Sorrento has a chevron texture and Limoncello a fine vertical pinstripe. Pick one as the staple of your wardrobe and add a jacquard when you want the pattern to do the talking. The Capri Wave Textured Zipper Polo has a drop-needle wave texture and a zip placket. The Vertical Colour Block Zipper Polo adds an intarsia colour block and a YKK zip. If you prefer buttons, the Vertical Pointelle Button Down Knit Polo has perforated stripes and a full button placket. The knit polos come in colours from Black, Navy and Pine Green to Butter, Sky Blue and Rust Orange.

How a men's knitted polo should fit

Fit changes from style to style, and each product page states it. The 3D Optical and Capri Wave are structured. Majolica, Sorrento and Limoncello are tailored. Vertical Colour Block is a modern fit and Moderna a relaxed one. Interlocking Tile has a ribbed hem and cuffs that help it hold its shape. Check any size against the garment measurements in our measurement guide before you order.

When to wear a knit polo

A cotton knit with a short sleeve suits warm days. Cotton knits breathe, and our guide to why knit polos work answers the summer question in full. Because the fabric drapes like knitwear, a polo also sits under a blazer in place of a shirt and a jumper. The 3D Optical in a deeper colour suits dinner, and Limoncello takes a man from a weekend lunch to a smarter occasion. For travel, pick a style that holds its shape through the day, such as Capri Wave or Interlocking Tile. For trousers, shoes and layers, read what to wear with a knitted polo.

Knit polo shirts, made in Colombo

Every polo is designed in London and knitted in Colombo. None carries a logo. Delivery is free and tracked, and you have 30 days to return an order, with postage at your cost.