Polo shirts - Piqué vs. Interlock

Pink Jazz

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I would like to know, for those who wear polo shirts, which material do you prefer - piqué or interlock? For those who don't know what I am talking about, piqué is your traditional mesh knit polo shirt, while interlock is a softer, smoother knit (essentially a double sided jersey knit).

I don't really have a preference since I have pink polo shirts in both piqué and interlock, although sometimes I feel like I am wearing a fairy outfit when I am using one of my interlock polo shirts due to the pink color combined with the smooth soft appearance of the interlock.

What is your preference?
 

lxskllr

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I like the texture of the waffle weave shirts. I got one for work, but haven't worn it yet.

I thought I'd experiment with button up short sleeve shirts for work, and got a couple from the thrift shop. I like them too much to beat up at work, so they're in the closet to wear off duty. Still wearing my shitty old tshirts :^/
 

Chapbass

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I guess interlock? I've never heard that term, but I can't stand pique. It just feels cheap to me. Wearing a BR polo right now that is their softer polos, but I can't rmeember what its called because im wearing it right now :D
 

Puffnstuff

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I've never considered it but if a shirt is comfortable and has pockets I like it.
 

midwestfisherman

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I'm currently wearing an interlock (now that you gave me a description of the difference) and have to say that I like it!
 

Pink Jazz

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Buy Under Armor polos and forget the rest.

I'm personally an IZOD guy myself, although I also have some Arrow, Nautica, US Polo Assn, and Chaps (and one pink Tommy Hilfiger polo) as well. I also have one pink long sleeve interlock polo by Lands' End (this would really make a perfect male pink fairy outfit).
 

zinfamous

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This has been one of the more interesting CasioTech new accounts in recent years.
 

NutBucket

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As long as it's 100% cotton I don't have a preference. I really dislike polyester.
 

Pink Jazz

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As long as it's 100% cotton I don't have a preference. I really dislike polyester.

I lately have actually been a fan of IZOD's Advantage Polo which I now have in six colors - Cradle Pink (light pink), Absinthe Green (medium-light green), Blue Radiance (turquoise), Tea Rose (salmon), Real Red (red), and Dusted Peri (periwinkle/blue-violet). It is a 60% cotton/40% polyester moisture wicking piqué polo shirt that is perfect for the summer.