1996 Pique Cotton Polo Shirt

Story

A Pique polo built by a “quality over quantity” brand

Merz b. Schwanen brings their legendary commitment to sustainable craftsmanship to this elevated 1996 Pique Cotton Polo. Knitted from 100% organic cotton, the fabric is exceptionally breathable and entirely plant-based to keep you cool on the hottest days. Whether you're heading to the court or the office, this regenerative piece offers a refined silhouette that’s as good for the environment as it is for your wardrobe.

Features

• Classic polo collar for a timeless, versatile look
• Premium vegan corozo buttons add a durable, sustainable touch
• Subtle tonal swan embroidery on the chest
• Relaxed fit provides maximum airflow and unrestricted movement
• Entirely plant-based and made using renewable resources

Sizing

• The 1996 Pique Cotton Polo fits true to size. Take your usual shirt size.
• For the best personal fit, compare the measurements of one of your best-fitting shirts to the garment measurements below

Garment Measurements

	S	M	L	XL	XXL
Chest	38⅝	40¼	41¾	43⅜	44¾
Shoulder	14	15	15⅝	16⅛
Body Length	24¾	25⅝	26¼	26¾	27⅜
Sleeve Length	8¼	8¾	8⅞	9¼	9½

All measurements are in inches.

How to Measure - Chest: Measure straight across from edge to edge, starting 1" below the armhole, multiply by 2 - Shoulder: Measure straight across from shoulder seam to shoulder seam. Again, it’s easiest to measure across the back of the garment - Body Length: Start at the top of the shoulder where it meets the neck seam, and measure straight down to the hem - Sleeve Length: Start at the center of the back of the neck, measure straight across to the shoulder seam, and then follow the edge of the garment to the cuff. Pro tip: it’s easiest to measure across the back of the sleeve

Materials

• 100% organic cotton knit
• Vegan corozo buttons

About

Of all the clothing brands out there, perhaps none takes the adage “quality over quantity” more to heart than Merz b. Schwanen. Founded in 1911 by Balthazar Merz, the brand was brought back to life decades later when the future founders discovered a 90-year-old henley shirt at a Berlin flea market. They were moved by the quality of the garment to revitalize the brand and soon began a long process of restoring rare Loopwheeler machines (originally built between 1889 and 1969) in a workshop in the Swabian Alps of Germany. Each machine is dedicated to a particular size, and it takes an hour to knit enough fabric, row by row, for a single shirt. The result is a garment in timeless style crafted from soft organic cotton that just might last you 100 years.