
Theory
Soris Cable-Knit Polo
The Theory Soris Cable-Knit Polo is a short-sleeve, regular-fit polo shirt crafted from 100% cotton knit with an all-over cable-knit texture. It features a two-button polo collar, finely ribbed trim on the cuffs and hem, and a muted green colorway. Suitable for casual and smart-casual wear, this top offers a versatile, timeless wardrobe essential.
- Material
- 100% Cotton
- Gender
- male
- Style
- casual, smart-casual, classic, nautical
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Specifications
Luxurious cable-knit polo with alternating ribbing for a sophisticated maritime look.
Alternating flat and twisted ribbing, two-button collar, finely ribbed trim, regular fit.
- Material
- 100% Cotton
- Style
- casual, smart-casual, classic, nautical
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, date-night
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Alternating flat and twisted ribbing
- Two-button polo collar
- Finely ribbed trim
- Regular fit
- 100% cotton knit
- Maritime-inspired style
- Luxurious fabric
- Sophisticated aesthetic
- Timeless design
- Meticulously crafted
Product Insights
The Soris Cable-Knit Polo by Theory transforms the Aran Islands fisherman's cable-knit into a refined quiet-luxury piece: an opaque, smooth-interior, medium-weight 100% cotton knit that offers sweater-like insulation without bulk, but demands cold washing to avoid 3–10% length shrinkage and a regular fit to avoid constriction.
Verified claims
- Heritage
- The cable-knit pattern traces to Aran Islands fisherman sweaters symbolizing ropes and safety at sea.
- Construction
- 100% cotton cable-knit with alternating ribbing gives sweater-like weight, opaque look, and smooth interior.
- Wearability
- The cable-knit is opaque in light colors, smooth against skin, and medium-weight for layering.
- Care
- The 100% cotton knit can shrink 3–10% in length on an initial hot wash; cold wash and low heat recommended.
- Knit performance
- Full-body cable-knit provides sweater-weight insulation and prevents see-through.
- Design narrative
- Aran Islands-inspired cable-knit in cotton offers a refined, breathable quiet-luxury polo.
- Fit
- The regular fit runs roomy; most shoppers will get a clean but unrestricted fit in their usual size.
- Alternating ribbing
- Full-body alternating ribbing creates a cable-like luxury texture at this price.
- Fabric weight
- The full cable-knit body keeps the fabric opaque and gives it layering weight.
- Opacity
- Full cable-knit body ensures light colors stay opaque under tension.
- Smooth reverse
- Flat reverse of cable knit feels smooth against bare skin.
- Ribbed trim durability
- Ribbed collar and cuffs resist stretching out after repeated wear and keep a crisp, hug-the-neck stance.
- Sizing
- Stick to your regular size; downsizing can make the cable-knit sleeves and body feel constricting.
- Collar & cuffs
- Finely ribbed collar and cuffs are more elastic than the body knit, so they stay snug and hold their shape.
- Luxury positioning
- Positioned in the same contemporary luxury segment as Vince and Rag & Bone.
- Knit quality
- 100% cotton cable-knit that resists pilling, holds shape, and feels smooth.
- Weight and versatility
- Medium-weight cable-knit works for layering or standalone in spring/fall.
- Under-jacket comfort
- Flat reverse feels smooth against bare skin, and the ribbed collar and cuffs keep their crisp shape, so the polo layers cleanly under a jacket.
- Shrinkage
- Cold washing and low-heat drying minimize the 3–10% length shrinkage that can occur on a first hot wash.
- Cable texture
- The all-over cable knit has the weight, drape, and insulating properties of a fine-gauge sweater and a restrained cable detail rather than a chunky fisherman-style knit.
- Tailoring layering
- The cable-knit polo suggests maritime polish without the bulk of a traditional sweater and is substantial enough for light layering under a jacket.
Product record
- Title
- Soris Cable-Knit Polo
- Brand
- Theory
- Price
- 300 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 10 sourcesUses
Dressing up everyday outfits with a knit polo
A cable-knit polo with alternating flat and twisted ribbing, described by the retailer as a sophisticated maritime style that can elevate outfits. In styling, the ribbed hem can sit over the waistband of trousers, as shown in the product image where a thin strip of a white undershirt shows at center front.[1,2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Soris Cable-Knit Polo: Choose this if you want a short-sleeve knit polo in a textured, maritime-inspired style: it is made of 100% cotton with alternating flat and twisted ribbing, a two-button placket, and ribbed collar, cuffs, and hem, and comes in Green or Blue in sizes Small through X-Large. The regular fit drapes loosely with the hem falling over trousers, and no logos are visible on the shown views. Note the dense cable-knit texture is prominent, so it suits shoppers who want a noticeably knitted look rather than a smooth fabric.[1,2,3,4] | Bron Milano Anemone Polo: Choose this if you want a soft, stretchy polo for year-round wear: the Simons listing describes it as flowy, ultra-stretch knit jersey in a polyester-modal blend (67% modal, 30% polyester, 3% spandex), with a regular fit, short sleeves, a pointed collar with three pearly buttons, a straight hem, and no visible logos in the product images. It can be worn solo or under a jacket for a dressier look, per the merchant copy, and comes in sizes Small through X-Large. Note the images show a black colorway, with color assessed from the photos rather than confirmed by the listing text.[5,6,7] | Contrasting Trim Piqué Polo Shirt: Choose this if you want an easy-to-wear, refined short-sleeve polo in a light 100% cotton piqué knit with two-tone pinstripes, a bird's-eye texture, and a contrast trim collar and cuffs. It has a three-button placket, a chest patch pocket, a straight hem, and a regular fit, offered in small through x-large sizes in Patterned Green or Patterned Blue. Note the relaxed look through the torso is judged from a photo on a model, so sizing on other wearers is not established.[8,9,10] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a short-sleeve cable-knit polo in a muted green color worn by a model; visible knitted texture, two-button placket, ribbed collar and sleeve cuffs, hem sits over trousers.
- Silhouette and viewFront-facing torso view of a short-sleeve polo worn by a model, cropped at the mid-thigh and below the nose.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.03 · w 0.84 · h 0.70 (high) - Knit textureAll-over small cable-knit texture covering the body and sleeves, producing a raised repeating pattern visible across the front panel and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.60 · h 0.52 (high) - Collar and placketFlat ribbed polo collar in matching color with a short two-button placket; top button appears fastened and a second buttonhole is visible.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.05 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve finishingShort sleeves end in a wider ribbed cuff in the same green knit material, with the sleeve length reaching above the elbow.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.20 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Hem detailRibbed hem band in matching green sits over the waistband of trousers and reveals a thin strip of a white undershirt underneath at center front.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.59 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - Visible garment color contrastThe polo is a single solid muted green throughout; no printed logos or additional colors are visible on the garment.
Other
Model shot on a plain light gray background; model holds a dark jacket over left forearm and has right hand in trouser pocket. Lighting is soft and even with subtle shadows. Image is cropped above the nose and at mid-thigh.
- Background and stagingEven light gray background with no visible props besides clothing; product is presented on a model.
- Model pose and propsModel's right hand is in the trouser pocket; left arm holds a folded dark jacket draped over the forearm so the jacket appears as a prop.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.53 · w 0.28 · h 0.34 (high) - Crop and framingImage cropped showing the model from just below the eyes to mid-thigh, excluding shoes and lower legs.
- Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse lighting with minimal shadowing; slight shadowing under the hem and arm seams indicating studio lighting.
Colors
muted evergreen· polo body and sleeves#566B69- Silhouette and viewFront-facing torso view of a short-sleeve polo worn by a model, cropped at the mid-thigh and below the nose.
- 02

Product
Close-up of a short-sleeve cable-knit polo showing a textured knit body, ribbed spread collar, short sleeve with ribbed cuff, and a two-button placket with at least one visible dark button.
- Cable-knit body textureDense, repeating small cable-knit pattern covering the front torso and sleeve, visible as raised vertical and diagonal knit ribs.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.22 · w 0.70 · h 0.63 (high) - Spread polo collarFlat, ribbed spread polo collar in the same color as the body with a finely ribbed knit finish distinct from the cable texture.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.09 · w 0.50 · h 0.18 (high) - Button placketShort front placket with at least one visible dark round button near the chest and a second button partially visible under the collar.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.30 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (medium) - Short sleeve with ribbed cuffShort sleeve continuing the cable-knit pattern that terminates in a tighter ribbed cuff at the hem of the sleeve.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.34 · w 0.35 · h 0.44 (high) - Visible undershirt at necklineThin white crew-neck undershirt peeking out from under the polo collar at the center front neckline.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio close-up crop showing model upper torso and lower face against a plain light background with soft, even lighting.
- Cropped model viewImage shows the lower half of the model's face, neck, left ear with an earring, and upper torso; the model's face is partially out of frame at the top.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 0.28 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light neutral background with soft studio lighting that produces minimal shadows and even illumination across the garment.
- Specular highlights and shadowsSubtle highlights on raised knit ribs and a faint shadow beneath the jaw and collar line indicating directional light from above and slightly front.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.02 · w 0.36 · h 0.20 (medium)
Colors
muted teal green· main knit fabricdark grey· button- Cable-knit body textureDense, repeating small cable-knit pattern covering the front torso and sleeve, visible as raised vertical and diagonal knit ribs.
- 03

Product
Rear three-quarter view of a short-sleeve cable-knit polo on a model, showing the textured knit back, ribbed collar, sleeve cuffs and hem.
- Overall shapeShort-sleeve polo shown from the rear with a relaxed straight hem that falls over the top of the pants; the garment drapes loosely on the model's back.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.84 · h 0.88 (high) - Knit textureDense repeating cable-like knit texture covering the entire visible body and sleeves, forming a small scale interlocking pattern.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.10 · w 0.64 · h 0.74 (high) - CollarFlat ribbed polo collar in the same color as the body, lying flat against the back of the neck with a visible seam where it meets the body.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.08 (high) - Sleeve cuffsRibbed short-sleeve cuffs in the same color and slightly tighter knit than the sleeve body, finishing just above the elbow.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.24 · w 0.27 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.67 · y 0.28 · w 0.22 · h 0.21 (high) - Hem finishRibbed hem band in the same color visible at the lower back, slightly thicker than the body knit.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.78 · w 0.62 · h 0.16 (high) - Shoulder seamVisible shoulder seam running from the collar to the sleeve with a slightly different stitch that follows the shoulder line.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.10 · w 0.60 · h 0.14 (high) - No visible printed text or logosNo printed text, brand marks, or visible logos appear on the visible back of the garment.
Other
Studio product shot with neutral light gray background showing the model from the rear three-quarter angle; even lighting with soft shadows and tight crop at the neck and hips.
- Viewing angleRear three-quarter view of the model, showing the back and part of the left profile of the neck and head.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.02 · w 0.84 · h 0.60 (high) - BackgroundPlain light gray background with no props or additional elements.
- Model and propsMale model wearing the garment with hands partially in pockets and dark pants visible; these elements are not part of the product description.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.70 · w 0.42 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.72 · w 0.36 · h 0.26 (high) - Lighting and shadowsEven diffuse studio lighting with soft shadowing along the garment folds and under the arms, minimal specular highlights.
- Image cropTight crop that excludes the model's face (partially shown) and cuts close to the hips; full garment back is visible.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium)
Colors
muted teal green· body, collar, cuffs, hem- Overall shapeShort-sleeve polo shown from the rear with a relaxed straight hem that falls over the top of the pants; the garment drapes loosely on the model's back.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Theory
Soris Cable-Knit Polo Shirt in Light Bilen
Variants
8 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4600615 | Soris Cable-Knit Polo - Green - Small | CA$300.00 | Yes |
| 4600616 | Soris Cable-Knit Polo - Green - Medium | CA$300.00 | Yes |
| 4600617 | Soris Cable-Knit Polo - Green - Large | CA$300.00 | Yes |
| 4600618 | Soris Cable-Knit Polo - Green - X-Large | CA$300.00 | Yes |
| 4600619 | Soris Cable-Knit Polo - Blue - Small | CA$300.00 | Yes |
| 4600620 | Soris Cable-Knit Polo - Blue - Medium | CA$300.00 | Yes |
| 4600621 | Soris Cable-Knit Polo - Blue - Large | CA$300.00 | Yes |
| 4600622 | Soris Cable-Knit Polo - Blue - X-Large | CA$300.00 | Yes |