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The Polo, Golf, or Tennis Shirt
These are variations of sport shirts and while they do contain buttons, there are usually only two or
three located just below the collar. Polo, golf, or tennis shirts rarely have button-down collars, and
they can range in color from neutral to bold and bright. They are usually made of cloth that is knitted
rather than woven, which makes them incredibly comfortable. These garments are a great
alternative to a traditional tee, and they provide much the same comfort and breathability.
Learning the differences between button-down shirts can help men make better decisions when it
comes to choosing attire for nearly any type of outing or event. These tips and tricks should make
the shopping process simpler and easier than ever before.
NYLON
Famously used to make women’s stockings, the synthetic fabric is soft as silk, mildew resistant, and
dries quickly. It’s also breathable and wicks sweat from your skin to the fabric’s surface, where it can
evaporate. You’ll find nylon in all kinds of sportswear, like the lucy activewer Sculpting Tank ($65;
lucy.com) and Pocket Capri Legging ($79; lucy.com), both made with 87 percent nylon. “It can stand
up to even the sweatiest of workouts,” says Isabelle de la Fontaine, lucy product director. “It also has
tremendous stretch and recovery, so your pants move with you.”
Polyester
Polyester is the workhorse of the workout fabrics, the one you see on labels most often.
Basically plastic cloth, it’s durable, wrinkle-resistant, lightweight, breathable, and non-absorbent,
which means that moisture from your skin evaporates instead of being drawn into the material.
Polyester also repels UV rays and insulates you even when it’s wet. That’s why companies like New
Balance use polyester in warm-weather wear like the tennis Tournament Dress ($80; newbalance.
com) and cold-weather products like the Chameleon Jacket ($150; newbalance.com), which are
both 90 percent polyester.
Polyester’s main drawback: the stink factor. Synthetic material can foster bacteria growth, and it also
doesn’t dry quite as quickly as
polypropylene or nylon.
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