Polo Ralph Lauren
Country Club Teddy Bear Sweater
This Polo Ralph Lauren Country Club Teddy Bear Sweater is a regular-fit crewneck pullover made from 100% cotton. Its front features a teddy bear jacquard motif with stitched RL initials at the hem, and it has ribbed edging at the neck, cuffs, and hem. Designed for casual wear, it serves as a comfortable knit top for everyday use.
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- regular-fit, casual, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Specifications
Charming teddy bear jacquard crew neck sweater in 100% cotton knit.
Crew neck with ribbed edging, regular fit, 100% cotton knit.
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Style
- regular-fit, casual, classic
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Polo Ralph Lauren collaboration with Le 31
- Teddy bear jacquard pattern
- Regular fit
- Crew neck
- Ribbed edging
- 100% cotton knit fabric
Product Insights
The Country Club Teddy Bear Sweater is Polo Ralph Lauren's archive-bear knit priced at a flat 528 CAD across every size from Small through X-Large in White, with no sale price and parity to the US $398. Its clearest point of view is that the bear is not a graphic but a carried drawing: the same 1991 Richard Tahsin bear head, revived in 2013 after a twelve-year pause, re-costumed in a new real Ralph Lauren look each release and made in the same factories as full-scale clothing, which places it as a named edition in a 1991-dated canon whose pre-2001 knits resell in four figures and which the brand continues to fund through Swiss-made watches and a 2025 animated short. The core promise is permanence of the motif and a second house emblem readable as Polo with no pony on the garment: the bear is knitted into 100% cotton via jacquard, giving a raised texture that cannot peel, crack or fade, with compact-spun yarn cutting the loose fiber ends that make a white cotton knit halo, and an interior whose inverted bear and yarn floats serve as authentication marks. That authenticity is also the main tradeoff. The reverse-side floats can snag a watch or ring. The knit is not pre-shrunk, so pure cotton can settle about 4% over the first washes, making the true size the correct buy rather than a size down, though buyers report it fits true to size with some sizing up for a looser fit. The Regular Fit runs closer to the body and shorter-hemmed than the brand's Relaxed cut, and the ribbed collar, cuffs and hem hold shape and sit snug without gaping through stitch structure alone, with no added elastane. Medium weight, a smooth interior and a soft, warm, non-itchy cotton hand that breathes without turning clammy make it layerable, and careful care preserves both the jacquard and its resale value.
Verified claims
- Origin story
- The chest bear is the same 1991 Richard Tahsin drawing, re-costumed in a new body each release.
- Collectibility
- A named edition in a 1991-dated bear canon, with pre-2001 knits reselling in four figures.
- Brand emblem
- A second house emblem beside the Polo Player pony, readable as Polo with no pony on the garment.
- Costume
- The bear's outfit is a real Ralph Lauren look, made in the same factories as full-scale clothing.
- Brand investment
- The brand keeps investing in the bear — Swiss-made watches and a 2025 animated short.
- Jacquard weave
- The primary pattern is the teddy bear jacquard motif — a cartoon bear knitted into the fabric, giving it a raised texture that won't peel or fade.
- Reverse side
- Inside, the jacquard shows an inverted bear, and its yarn floats can snag a watch or ring.
- Sizing
- Buyers report it fits true to size but some size up for a looser fit.
- Durability
- The jacquard-knit bear motif is permanent and will not peel, crack, or fade with repeated washing.
- Ribbed edging
- Ribbed collar, cuffs and hem hold shape through stitch structure, with no added elastane; the hem also carries stitched RL initials.
- Jacquard authenticity
- Turned inside out, the reverse shows the inverse bear and yarn floats that mark true jacquard.
- Softness
- Wearers report the 100% cotton knit is soft and warm, non-itchy, and breathes without turning clammy.
- Size range
- Every size from Small through X-Large is in stock at the same 528 CAD in White
- Shrinkage
- Pure cotton can settle up to about 4% over the first washes, so take your true size rather than sizing down
- Pre-shrunk status
- Not pre-shrunk 100% cotton — expect up to 4% shrink over the first washes.
- Ribbed trim
- Ribbed collar, cuffs and hem snap back without elastane and sit snug without gaping
- Fit
- This crewneck pullover is Regular Fit, which runs closer to the body and shorter-hemmed than the brand's Relaxed cut.
- Craftsmanship
- 100% cotton jacquard knit: the bear is knitted into the cloth, so it cannot peel, crack or fade.
- Heritage
- A revived archive motif: the same bear head drawn since 1991, brought back in 2013 after a twelve-year pause.
- Pricing parity
- White colorway only, in every size from Small to X-Large at a flat 528 CAD with no sale price.
- Outfit blueprint
- The knit bear wears a country-club costume, styled preppy rather than novelty.
- Layering
- Medium-weight 100% cotton knit layers easily, though the jacquard bear panel has a textured reverse that may feel less smooth than the plain-knit body.
- Bear character
- The bear is the same drawing used since 1991, not a redesigned graphic
- Care instructions
- Hand wash only in cold water; lay flat to dry; use only non-chlorine bleach when needed and iron with or without steam; not machine washable.
- Front motif placement
- The bear jacquard sits on the front panel only; the back and sleeves are plain knit.
- White shade
- The White colourway reads as a clean, crisp white rather than cream or off-white, and the pre-dyed jacquard colours generally match photos but look more matte and dimensional in person.
Product record
- Title
- Country Club Teddy Bear Sweater
- Brand
- Polo Ralph Lauren
- Price
- 528 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 8 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Country Club Teddy Bear Sweater: Choose this if you want a statement crewneck with a large teddy-bear motif knitted on the chest, showing the bear seated on a wooden chair in a navy cap, striped blazer, and white trousers — an outfit described as classic American Traditional with East Coast country club style cues. The regular-fit, long-sleeve sweater comes in a cream/white 100% cotton knit that the retailer calls very comfortable, with ribbed neckline, hem, and cuffs. It is offered in White from Small to X-Large.[1,2,3] | Embroidered Rider Twisted-Cable Sweater: Choose this if you want a comfortable 100% cotton crew neck with a distinctive twisted cable knit and a small embroidered rider logo on the chest in a pale contrasting color. It comes in a lilac shade with ribbed cuffs, hem, and collar, and is offered in Medium, Large, and X-Large. Note that Lilacs is the only listed color, so it suits shoppers open to a pastel knit.[4,5] | Yacht Club Teddy Bear Sweatshirt: Choose this if you want a Polo Ralph Lauren crewneck with the brand's nautical teddy bear illustration, caption, and signature printed on the chest in a light pastel baby blue. It has a soft fleece underside and a cotton-polyester body (81% cotton, 19% polyester) with ribbed cuffs and hem, and its crew neck features a V-inset that the brand positions as enhancing durability. It comes in sizes small through extra-large in this Baby Blue colorway.[6,7,8] |
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Front view of a cream/white crewneck sweater with a large knit/embroidered teddy bear motif centered on the chest and small stitched initials near the lower hem at the right front.
- Overall shapeLong-sleeve crewneck sweater laid flat showing full front; dropped shoulder seam and ribbed crew neckline, ribbed hem and ribbed sleeve cuffs.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.08 · w 0.70 · h 0.84 (high) - Main fabric appearancePlain knit texture with visible fine knit stitches across the body in an off-white or cream tone.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.76 (high) - Chest motifLarge detailed knit or intarsia teddy bear motif centered on the chest, showing the bear seated on a wooden chair and wearing a navy cap, navy striped blazer, white trousers and blue shoes.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.20 · w 0.26 · h 0.33 (high) - Chair detailLight tan/brown wooden chair under the bear, visible legs and armrests knitted in tan shades.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.36 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - Lower hem initials“Small stitched initials 'RL' in dark navy located near the right front lower hem.”
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.68 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Neck labelRectangular woven label visible inside the back of the neckline with contrasting dark background and lighter text, partially legible at this resolution.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.06 · w 0.14 · h 0.05 (medium)
Other
Product photographed flat on a neutral light gray background with even diffuse lighting and soft shadow; centered composition with minimal shadowing below the sweater.
- Background and stagingLight neutral gray background filling the frame, sweater centered with consistent spacing on all sides.
- Lighting and shadowEven diffuse lighting with a faint soft shadow visible beneath the sweater, no strong specular highlights.
- Image crop and viewFull front view of sweater with sleeves slightly angled down; image shows entire garment with small margin to edges.
Colors
cream white· body#F3F1ECwarm brown· teddy bear furnavy· bear blazer and capbright white· bear trousers and neckline stripestan· chair and shoe solesmedium blue· shoe uppers and small motif details#2B356C- Overall shapeLong-sleeve crewneck sweater laid flat showing full front; dropped shoulder seam and ribbed crew neckline, ribbed hem and ribbed sleeve cuffs.
Variants
4 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4624297 | Country Club Teddy Bear Sweater - White - Small | CA$528.00 | Yes |
| 4624298 | Country Club Teddy Bear Sweater - White - Medium | CA$528.00 | Yes |
| 4624299 | Country Club Teddy Bear Sweater - White - Large | CA$528.00 | Yes |
| 4624300 | Country Club Teddy Bear Sweater - White - X-Large | CA$528.00 | Yes |