Zegna
Pure Wool Knit Polo Shirt
This Zegna pure wool knit polo shirt is a men's short-sleeve garment featuring a three-button polo collar, regular fit, and ribbed edging at the cuffs and hem. It is knit from fine 100% wool, made in Italy, and comes in an olive-green color. Suitable for lightweight, breathable wear in casual or smart-casual settings, this polo provides a refined yet practical option for warmer weather.
- Color
- olive
- Material
- 100% wool
- Gender
- male
- Style
- smart-casual, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Specifications
Lightweight pure wool knit polo shirt in olive with regular fit, short sleeves, and three-button collar.
Fine 100% wool knit, ribbed edging, three-button polo collar, regular fit, short sleeves.
- Color
- olive · olive
- Material
- 100% wool
- Style
- smart-casual, classic
- Occasion
- everyday, business-casual
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- fine 100% wool knit
- lightweight
- regular fit
- short sleeves
- three-button polo collar
- ribbed edging
- made in Italy
- trending olive color
- sustainable approach to fashion
- high-quality fabric
- Italian craftsmanship
Product Insights
The Zegna Pure Wool Knit Polo Shirt delivers cashmere-like softness and warm-weather performance through 15-micron ultrafine wool sourced from Zegna's own Australian farm and processed in its century-old Italian mill, offering breathability, moisture phase-change cooling, and shape-retaining ribbed details for versatile layering under a blazer or open with multiple necklines. Priced at CAD 599.95 (60% off the original CAD 1,490), it provides luxury and durability but requires hand washing and may pill from friction—a tradeoff for its refined texture and fit.
Verified claims
- Wool quality
- 100% 15-micron ultrafine wool offers cashmere-like softness.
- Provenance
- Wool is sourced from Zegna's own farm in Australia and processed in its Italian mill.
- Value
- Sold at CAD 599.95, a 60% discount from the original CAD 1,490.
- Design
- Open-gauge knit breathes like a summer shirt; three-button placket offers multiple necklines.
- Craftsmanship
- Knit from Zegna's own century-old mill and finished in-house for consistent construction.
- Skin comfort
- 15‑micron wool fibers avoid the prickle threshold, feeling like cashmere.
- Moisture management
- Wool absorbs up to 35% of its weight in moisture vapor without feeling damp, then cools as it dries.
- Breathability
- Ultra-fine 15-micron wool enables an open-gauge, breathable knit that drapes like a summer shirt.
- Versatility
- The regular fit, smooth knit, and three-button placket enable layering and ventilation, while the olive color acts as a neutral, extending wear into autumn.
- Warm-weather performance
- Wool's breathability and moisture phase-change cooling outperform cashmere blends and cotton pique in warm weather.
- Fit and structure
- Ribbed collar and hem stay crisp when tucked; regular fit allows a base layer without distortion.
- Pairing
- Olive hue pairs with earth tones and suede chukkas or derbies.
- Neckline options
- Three-button placket allows fully buttoned, two-button open, or all-open styles.
- Layering
- Regular fit and smooth knit allow layering with a base layer or under a blazer with crisp collar/hem after tucking.
- Sizing
- True to size in standard Italian sizing, neither oversized nor slim.
- Fit retention
- Ribbed collar, cuffs, and hem preserve the polo's crisp silhouette after tucking or daily wear.
- Care
- Hand wash and flat dry; do not machine wash, tumble dry, or bleach.
- Pilling
- Pilling from friction is normal; manage with a fabric shaver.
- Shape retention
- Ribbed cuffs, collar, hem, and fine wool hold shape over time.
- Texture and drape
- Smooth, crepe-like texture versus the waffle grid of pique.
- Fiber fineness
- Ultrafine 15-micron wool feels soft and never prickles.
- Collar and hem structure
- Ribbed collar and hem stay crisp after tucking under blazer.
- Wool specification
- This polo is made from Zegna's 15milmil15 wool, an ultra-fine fiber averaging 15 microns.
- Fabric weight and drape
- The 15milmil15 wool is exceptionally lightweight and soft, with a fine gauge knit that drapes elegantly.
Product record
- Title
- Pure Wool Knit Polo Shirt
- Brand
- Zegna
- Price
- 1490 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesUses
A refined knit polo for polished everyday wear
Wear this Zegna short-sleeve polo when you want a classic menswear staple with a refined, proper feel. The fine knit is made of 100% lightweight wool in an olive tone, with a three-button polo collar and ribbed edging. Its regular fit and straight body silhouette falling to the hips keep it looking put-together whether worn on its own or under a layer.[1,2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Pure Wool Knit Polo Shirt: Choose this if you want a refined, lightweight polo in a fine 100% wool knit with a regular fit, three-button collar, and ribbed cuffs and hem, made in Italy. Simons positions it as proper and refined, and the olive colorway is described as the most trending shade. Note that availability is limited: the Olive color is listed in size Small and Brown in size Medium.[1] | Johnny Collar Textured Jacquard Polo Shirt: Choose this if you want a relaxed, casual-chic knit polo made in Italy from 100% cotton, with an all-over textured jacquard knit and ribbed collar, cuffs, and hem band. Its open V-shaped johnny collar has no visible buttons — the dark indigo blue model drops the traditional buttoning tab for what the merchant calls a sleeker, contemporary look. It comes in short sleeves ending above the elbow, offered in Black and Ecru/Linen colorways in sizes small through large.[3,4,5] | Piped-Pocket Piqué Polo: Choose this if you want a 100% cotton piqué polo in a regular fit with a neutral, easy-to-match beige tone and a subtle piped patch pocket at the left chest. The soft piqué knit is described by reviewers as breathable, cool and slightly structured, reading polished without trying too hard, and it comes with a spread collar, three pearly buttons and mini side vents. It is offered in sizes small through X-large.[6,7,8,9] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front view of a short-sleeve fine-knit polo shirt in an olive-green tone worn by a model; visible features include a fold-down shirt collar, a three-button placket with two visible buttons, short sleeves with ribbed cuffs, and a wide ribbed hem at the waist.
- Overall silhouetteShort-sleeve polo with a straight body silhouette falling to the hips; the shirt is shown on a model cropped at mid-thigh.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.72 (high) - Collar and placketFold-down polo collar with a narrow three-button placket; two round buttons visible, medium gray in color, with the placket stitched into the knit.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.05 · w 0.40 · h 0.16 (high) - Sleeve cuffsShort sleeves ending in slightly tighter ribbed cuffs that are the same color and knit as the body but with a denser rib texture.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.21 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Hem detailWide ribbed hem band at the bottom of the shirt, visibly denser knit than the main body and forming a horizontal textured band.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.66 · w 0.76 · h 0.12 (high) - Knit textureFine, uniform knit texture across the shirt body with slight horizontal knit lines visible at this resolution.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.48 (high) - Color absence of logoNo visible printed or embroidered logo or text on the front of the shirt.
Other
Studio product photograph with a neutral light gray background, soft even lighting and minimal shadows; model present and cropped at mid-thigh; white pants visible but not part of the product description here.
- Background and lightingEven neutral light gray background with soft diffuse lighting and subtle soft shadowing on the model's left side.
- Model crop and poseModel shown from just above shoulders to mid-thigh, standing facing slightly to the viewer's left with arms relaxed at sides; head partially cropped.
- Visible prop clothingWhite pants visible below the shirt waist; pants are a staging element not part of the product.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.76 · w 0.50 · h 0.22 (high)
Colors
olive green· shirt body, collar, sleeves, hem- Overall silhouetteShort-sleeve polo with a straight body silhouette falling to the hips; the shirt is shown on a model cropped at mid-thigh.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a short-sleeve knit polo shown on a model; smooth knit body with ribbed collar, sleeve cuffs, and hem in a uniform olive-green color.
- View and fitRear view of the polo worn by a model, showing a relaxed straight fit that falls below the waistline at the back.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.08 · w 0.88 · h 0.84 (high) - CollarFlat knit polo collar with same knit texture and color as the body, lying flat against the neck.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.10 (high) - Shoulder constructionVisible shoulder seam running from the neckline toward the sleeve with a subtle raglan-like join on the right shoulder.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.10 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeve cuffsShort sleeves ending in a narrow ribbed cuff in the same knit and color as the body.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.34 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.67 · y 0.32 · w 0.26 · h 0.22 (high) - HemWide ribbed hem at the bottom of the shirt with a horizontal rib pattern and slight forward drape.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.80 · w 0.80 · h 0.16 (high) - Knit textureFine, smooth knit surface with even stitch appearance across the back panel and sleeves.
- Visible label or markingSmall rectangular knit detail centered on the upper back just below the collar, possibly a decorative knit panel.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.11 · w 0.20 · h 0.04 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot showing the model from behind against a plain light gray background; image crops the model at mid-thigh and includes soft even lighting with minimal shadows.
- BackgroundUniform light gray backdrop with even tone and no visible props or patterns.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model presenceMale model shown from the rear with hands relaxed at sides; lower body partially visible wearing white pants.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.60 · w 0.90 · h 0.40 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused studio lighting producing minimal harsh shadows and uniform illumination across the garment.
- Image cropImage is cropped to show the model from just above the head to mid-thigh, centering the back of the polo.
Colors
olive green· main body- View and fitRear view of the polo worn by a model, showing a relaxed straight fit that falls below the waistline at the back.
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