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Browse all Drake's polos →Olive Knitted Linen-Cotton Short-Sleeve Polo Shirt
The verdict
Fit
Knitted construction holds shape well; linen adds structure while cotton softens the hand. Short sleeves likely cut closer to the body than jersey styles.
Quality
Linen-cotton knits are typically durable and improve with wear. Drake's execution at this tier should ensure clean seams and color fastness.
Is the price fair?
Premium pricing for a linen blend from an established British brand. Justified if the knit quality is evident, though pure cotton or lighter blends cost less elsewhere.
Best for
Someone building a refined warm-weather wardrobe who values natural fiber blends and doesn't mind the premium for thoughtful tailoring.
Care
Linen-blends can wrinkle; hand wash or delicate cycle, lay flat to dry to maintain the knit's shape.
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)