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removing pills with a sweater stone or fabric shaver restores the surface without thinning the fabric.","breathability_and_wash_reduction":"Linen's natural ability to wick moisture and resist bacterial growth means this polo can be worn multiple times between washes without odor, reducing the mechanical stress of frequent laundering and extending the garment's life.","storage_to_preserve_collar_shape":"Because the open Johnny collar has no interfacing, hanging the polo can cause the collar points to curl or the shoulder seams to stretch out under gravity; folding and storing flat keeps the collar lying correctly and the silhouette intact."}},"linen_summer_performance":{"title":"How linen knit handles summer heat","entries":{"moisture_regain_up_to_20":"Linen absorbs as much as 20% of its weight in moisture without feeling damp, wicking sweat off skin and evaporating it quickly — in a knit, the looped yarn structure increases surface area for evaporation, so the polo cools the body through phase change rather than simply allowing air to pass through.","dries_30_faster_than_cotton":"Because linen fibers have a smooth surface and low swelling, the fabric releases moisture about 30% faster than an equivalent-weight cotton knit — a property that means this polo won't stay sweat-soaked on a hot commute; 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worn against the skin, this polo acts as a conductor that continuously sheds excess heat, making it feel cooler to the touch than other natural-fiber knits."}}}},"handle":"100-linen-knit-johnny-collar-polo-6867-228160","storefront_path":"/en/men-clothing/sweaters/short-sleeves/100-linen-knit-johnny-collar-polo--6867-228160","storefront_url":"https://ai.simons.ca/en/men-clothing/sweaters/short-sleeves/100-linen-knit-johnny-collar-polo--6867-228160"}}