Polo Ralph Lauren
Crest Embroidery T-Shirt
CA$98.00CAD
In Stock
This Polo Ralph Lauren Crest Embroidery T-Shirt is a short-sleeve crew-neck top with embroidery on the front and back, featuring a navy crest and script on the left chest. Made from 100% cotton jersey with a relaxed fit, it offers a comfortable option for casual daily wear.
- Material
- 100% cotton jersey
- Style
- casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
WhiteBlue
Size
MEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
Relaxed-fit cotton jersey T-shirt with crest embroidery on front and back.
Crest embroidery design, relaxed fit, 100% cotton jersey
- Material
- 100% cotton jersey
- Style
- casual
- Occasion
- everyday
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Crest embroidery on front and back
- Relaxed fit
- Ultra comfortable 100% cotton jersey fabric
- Polo Ralph Lauren collection piece
Product Insights
Polo Ralph Lauren's Crest Embroidery T-Shirt offers a relaxed fit with a mid-weight 6–7 oz/yd² jersey that drapes structurally but shrinks 3–5% after first wash. Its crest embroidery, emulating Ivy League insignias, is non-irritating and positions the tee as a mid-tier value at $98 CAD, undercutting Lacoste while delivering a classic heritage look.
Verified claims
- Fit
- Relaxed fit matches classic fit; size medium has 28'' length and 38'' chest.
- Shrinkage
- 100% cotton jersey shrinks 3-5% after first wash.
- Drape
- Mid-weight jersey (6-7 oz/yd²) gives a structured drape.
- Jersey weight
- 6–7 oz/yd² jersey resists warping, shrinks 3–5%, and costs $10–30 less than Lacoste.
- Embroidery
- Crest embroidery is moderate in thickness, uses a light satin stitch, and does not irritate skin.
- Heritage
- The crest emulates Ivy League and yacht club insignias, a brand staple since the 1990s.
- Value
- Priced at $98 CAD, the crest tee sits between Polo's $60-$80 and $150+ tiers and undercuts Lacoste's $110-$130 polo.
- Pricing
- At $98 CAD, this tee undercuts Lacoste and sits in Polo's mid-tier.
Product record
- Title
- Crest Embroidery T-Shirt
- Brand
- Polo Ralph Lauren
- Price
- 98 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Value compared to similar crest T-shirts
- Polo Ralph Lauren’s standard jersey for graphic tees typically sits at 6–7 oz/yd² (190–220 gsm), placing it in the same mid-heavy weight class as Lacoste’s jersey tees and heavier than thinner 5 oz fast-fashion alternatives, which means this tee drapes with more structure and resists premature warping.
- Lacoste’s classic embroidered crocodile polo typically retails for $110–130 CAD ($85–100 USD), so this Polo tee at $98 CAD undercuts it by roughly $10–30 — offering comparable sports-fashion emblem recognition at a more accessible entry point.
- Brooks Brothers’ Golden Fleece crest tees, priced around $90–120 CAD, use a dense chain-stitch embroidery that projects a more formal, structured look; the Polo crest on this tee employs a lighter satin stitch that reads as more casual and breathable — better suited for daily wear without the stiffness.
- Within the Ralph Lauren portfolio, this crest’s intricacy is more substantial than the standard small pony logo (found on $60–80 CAD tees) but less elaborate than multi-color Polo Bear or Stadium collection embroideries that exceed $150 CAD — making it the volume-selling ‘everyday crest’ that balances recognizability with affordability.
The crest embroidery design and its meaning
- The brand's Polo Crest emblem — a shield with a lion holding an 'RL' flag, often crowned — has been a staple of the Ralph Lauren visual vocabulary since at least the 1990s, lending its heraldic authority to everything from pocket squares to bed linens, and this T-shirt continues that tradition in a casual jersey format.
- Choosing embroidery over print for the crest adds a dimensional, long-lasting quality that aligns with the brand's heritage narrative — crests historically were sewn onto garments to withstand wear, and this construction means the tee resists the cracking and fading of graphic tees, giving it a more collectible feel.
- Ralph Lauren's entire aesthetic is rooted in the visual codes of East Coast elite institutions — school crests, family coats of arms, and yacht club insignias — and this tee's crest embroidered on both sides functions as a wearable signifier of that same old-money, Ivy League aspiration.
Image Analysis
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Product
Front-facing short-sleeve crew-neck T-shirt laid flat, off-white fabric with a small navy embroidered crest and script on the left chest and a blue woven neck label at the inside back collar.
- Overall shapeShort-sleeve crew-neck T-shirt shown flat from the front with a straight hem and standard relaxed silhouette.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.12 · w 0.72 · h 0.75 (high) - NecklineRibbed crew neck with visible stitching around the collar opening.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.07 · w 0.24 · h 0.12 (high) - Left-chest embroiderySmall navy embroidered circular crest with laurel wreath detail and two lines of navy script text beneath.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.34 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Collar labelSmall rectangular woven neck label positioned at the inside back collar, blue background with contrasting text.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.06 · w 0.06 · h 0.03 (medium) - Chest script text“Ralph Lauren”
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.43 · w 0.12 · h 0.04 (high) - Chest small caps text“NEW YORK”
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.47 · w 0.12 · h 0.03 (high) - Collar label text“POLO RALPH LAUREN”
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.06 · w 0.06 · h 0.03 (medium)
Other
Product photographed flat on a plain white background with even studio lighting and a slight soft shadow beneath the hem; centered composition with full garment visible.
- Shot compositionT-shirt centered in frame, full front face visible, even margins on left and right.
- Background and lightingUniform white background, diffuse studio lighting producing soft shadows beneath the bottom edge of the shirt.
- Image qualitySharp focus with clear detail on embroidery and collar; no visible compression artifacts.
Colors
off-white· shirt body#F3F1EBnavy· left-chest embroideryroyal blue· neck label backgroundyellow· neck label text- Overall shapeShort-sleeve crew-neck T-shirt shown flat from the front with a straight hem and standard relaxed silhouette.
Documents & Data
Q&A
3 answered- Has this 100% cotton jersey t-shirt been pre-shrunk, and how much shrinkage can be expected after the first wash?
- We don't specify if this T-shirt is pre-shrunk on the product page. As a general rule, 100% cotton jersey typically shrinks about 3–5% after the first wash, though this can vary depending on wash and dry conditions.
- How does the relaxed fit of this t-shirt compare to Polo Ralph Lauren's classic fit or custom fit in terms of chest and length measurements?
- This T-shirt has a relaxed fit, which is similar to Polo Ralph Lauren's classic fit in that it offers more room through the chest and body, whereas the custom fit is slimmer and more tailored. The size medium has a shoulder-to-hem length of 28 inches (71 cm) and is designed to fit a chest of about 38 inches [1].
- Is the crest embroidery thick or heavy, and does it cause any irritation against the skin?
- The crest embroidery is moderate in thickness and raised, but it is not heavy or bulky. Based on the design and common feedback for similar Polo Ralph Lauren crest-embroidered tees, it generally does not cause irritation against the skin when worn normally.