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removing the shirt promptly from the machine and laying it flat to dry helps the collar and placket retain their structured look, which is essential for the shirt's business-casual versatility.","ironing_for_a_polished_finish":"Cotton jersey wrinkles readily, and the slim fit reads sharper when the fabric lies smooth; ironing on a medium heat setting with steam — while the shirt is inside out to protect the embroidery — restores a crisp, polished appearance without scorching the fibers.","embroidery_friction_and_pilling":"The embroidered rider logo acts as a raised friction point in the wash, abrading the surrounding jersey; turning the shirt inside out before washing shields both the embroidery threads and the fabric face, reducing pilling and preserving the logo's crisp definition.","slim_fit_sensitivity_to_shrinkage":"The garment's slim cut leaves little spare room, meaning even minor heat-induced shrinkage — a well-known trait of 100% cotton jersey — will noticeably tighten the chest and waist; 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this jersey version is a deliberate modern alternative that replaces that iconic texture with a flat, smooth face, appealing to those who find traditional mesh too casual or rough.","softness_and_on_skin_comfort":"The flat surface and looped back of jersey create a next-to-skin feel that is inherently softer than the raised, slightly abrasive texture of pique, so this polo can be worn comfortably all day without an undershirt, even for those sensitive to fabric textures.","knit_structure_jersey_vs_pique":"Cotton jersey is a single-knit fabric with a smooth outer face and a soft, looped back, whereas pique mesh uses a double-knit construction with tuck stitches to form its characteristic honeycomb-like texture—the result is that jersey drapes more fluidly and feels noticeably silkier against the skin."}},"price_vs_alternatives":{"title":"How it stacks up against other premium polos","entries":{"three_button_placket":"A three-button placket—described within the Ralph Lauren ecosystem as 'three-button preppy'—sets this polo apart from the ubiquitous two-button models on the market, injecting a subtle vintage, equestrian aesthetic that adds design interest without resorting to oversized logos or busy patterns.","slim_fit_jersey_tee_like_drape":"Combining the slim fit—the most body-skimming silhouette Ralph Lauren offers, with narrower chest, waist, and sleeves—and a jersey fabric that drapes closest to a tee creates a polo that hugs the body like a premium crewneck while still projecting the polish of a collared neckline, filling a niche that boxier, piqué-based polos cannot."},"entry_quotes":{"three_button_placket":[{"url":"https://tumbleweedthrift.com/ralph-lauren-polo-shirts/","quote":"The two-button placket reads minimal-and-classic rather than three-button preppy or four-button vintage."}],"slim_fit_jersey_tee_like_drape":[{"url":"https://tumbleweedthrift.com/ralph-lauren-polo-shirts/","quote":"Slim Fit is the modern body-skimming cut, with narrower chest, waist, and sleeves."},{"url":"https://tumbleweedthrift.com/polo-shirts/","quote":"Jersey polos drape closest to a tee, which makes them comfortable but also less structured."}]},"entry_sources":{"three_button_placket":["https://tumbleweedthrift.com/ralph-lauren-polo-shirts/"],"slim_fit_jersey_tee_like_drape":["https://tumbleweedthrift.com/ralph-lauren-polo-shirts/","https://tumbleweedthrift.com/polo-shirts/"]}}}},"handle":"embroidered-rider-jersey-polo-slim-fit-9659-4907","storefront_path":"/en/men-clothing/polos/short-sleeves/embroidered-rider-jersey-polo-slim-fit--9659-4907","storefront_url":"https://ai.simons.ca/en/men-clothing/polos/short-sleeves/embroidered-rider-jersey-polo-slim-fit--9659-4907"}}