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Browse all Drake's polos →Blue Knitted Crepe Cotton Short-Sleeve Polo Shirt
The verdict
Fit
Knitted crepe settles closer to the body than woven; expect definition through the shoulders with breathable drape.
Quality
Crepe knit requires stable gauge; at 345 GBP, Drake's delivers consistent elasticity and clean finishing throughout.
Is the price fair?
Premium casual pricing—justified by knit complexity and the material step up from basic cotton.
Best for
Upscale casual dressers; someone preferring refined knit texture over standard-weight cotton.
Care
Crepe knit can shift slightly; wash inside-out in cool water and dry flat to maintain fit and texture.
What owners report about Drake's polos
Drake's polos split into heavyweight piqué cotton styles and knitted cotton-linen styles, and fabric weight is the first thing owners mention: several wear the piqué constantly and count the thick cloth as a plus, while one reviewer found the material so heavy and thick it "almost felt like cotton canvas" and passed on it. The knitted polos get specific praise for fit, cut and collar, though even fans call them extravagantly expensive. One long-term owner reports the piqué's colour faded with frequent wear (revived with a home machine dye), and owners note the distinctive 70s-style collar on the long-sleeve piqué.
- Strengths
- Owners call the piqué polo very well executed and hard-wearing, and praise the fit, cut and collar of the knitted cotton-linen polos.
- Watch out for
- The heavy, thick piqué hand polarizes owners, colour fades with heavy wear, and the knitted polos are repeatedly flagged as extremely expensive even by people who like them.
- Sizing
- One owner who sized down in the knitted polo for a slimmer look concluded the design intent is a boxier, 1950s-style silhouette with longer, fuller sleeves — sizing down works against the cut.
About Drake's's polos line as a whole. Sources: Styleforum — Drake's appreciation thread, p.931 (piqué polo weight) · Styleforum — Drake's appreciation thread, p.507 (long-sleeve piqué owner)