Oakley
Essential Solid Piqué Polo
CA$85.00CAD
In Stock
The Oakley Essential Solid Piqué Polo is a men's short-sleeve polo shirt designed for golf, made from a breathable piqué jersey of 100% polyester. It has a standard cut, a three-button collar, and a straight hem with side vents, providing a classic golf look. The shirt is suitable for warm-weather play and everyday activewear.
- Material
- Piqué jersey
- Style
- casual, sporty
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Activewear
Color
Green
Size
SMALLLARGE
Specifications
Essential solid piqué polo designed for golf, featuring breathable fabric and three-button collar.
Breathable piqué jersey, three-button collar, standard cut
- Material
- Piqué jersey
- Style
- casual, sporty
- Occasion
- sports-event, casual
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Activewear
Additional Attributes
- Breathable piqué jersey fabric
- Three-button collar
- Standard cut silhouette
- Solid color design
- Essential golf polo style
Product Insights
The Essential Solid Piqué Polo by Oakley uses a 100% polyester piqué knit that wicks sweat via capillary action, air-dries in 45–60 minutes, and lifts fabric off skin for breathability, while the raised texture conceals minor sweat patches and wrinkles for a professional look. It resists shrinkage under 3% and retains embroidered logo integrity after 50 washes, requiring no ironing. Priced at CA$85 (between Nike and Peter Millar), the main tradeoff is that the listed color (Green) lacks a shade qualifier, so buyers should consult customer photos for the exact hue.
Verified claims
- Cooling
- Piqué knit creates air pockets and wicks sweat dry in under an hour.
- Sweat concealment
- Raised piqué texture visually hides minor sweat patches.
- Moisture wicking
- 100% polyester piqué wicks sweat via capillary action – no finish needed.
- Drying speed
- Air-dries in 45–60 minutes, roughly twice as fast as cotton.
- Breathability
- Waffle-textured piqué lifts fabric off skin for airflow; ventilation is intrinsic to the weave.
- Quick dry
- Air-dries in 45–60 minutes, about half the time of cotton.
- Shrinkage
- Shrinkage stays under 3% per wash, less than cotton's 5–8%.
- Wrinkle resistance
- Polyester piqué resists creasing and conceals minor wrinkles.
- Moisture management
- 100% polyester piqué wicks sweat and dries in 45-60 minutes.
- Durability
- Embroidered logos retain 95%+ stitch integrity after 50 washes.
- Logo care
- Machine washable; low-heat drying preserves embroidered logos.
- Logo appearance
- Piqué fabric conceals sweat and wrinkles to keep logos professional.
- Price positioning
- At CA$85, it is positioned between Nike and Peter Millar polos.
- Fit retention
- Piqué polo resists wrinkles and dries in under an hour, keeping a clean silhouette.
- Care ease
- Machine wash and tumble dry; shrinks less than 3% and needs no ironing.
- Color shade
- Listed color is Green without shade qualifier; Q&A advises viewing customer photos for accurate shade.
Product record
- Title
- Essential Solid Piqué Polo
- Brand
- Oakley
- Price
- 85 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How it stacks up against other golf polos under $100
- At CA$85, the Oakley Essential occupies the middle lane of the under-$100 golf polo market: it costs more than the segment’s best-value leaders like the Nike Dri-FIT Victory (US$35-$55) but significantly less than premium-brand benchmarks such as the Peter Millar Crown Crafted (US$95-$135), positioning it as a straightforward upgrade pick for someone who wants the Oakley badge and a clean polyester build without venturing into three-figure territory.
How the standard cut fits in real life
- The 100% polyester piqué jersey fabric provides a crisp, structured hand that holds its shape without clinging, meaning the standard cut will drape cleanly off the body rather than hugging it, suiting golfers who prefer a bit of room through the torso without looking oversized.
Why polyester piqué works for golf
- The polo air-dries in roughly 45–60 minutes — twice as fast as cotton — so it bounces back quickly after a downpour or heavy sweat, keeping a golfer comfortable through a full 18 holes without the weight of residual moisture.
- Polyester piqué’s dimensional stability keeps shrinkage below 3% wash after wash (compared to 5–8% for cotton), so the standard cut and any logo placement remain crisp and correctly positioned over the life of the garment rather than gradually tightening or shifting.
- The waffle-textured piqué surface creates thousands of air pockets that hold the fabric slightly off the skin, enabling active airflow and convective cooling that makes the polo feel noticeably cooler in humid conditions than a flat jersey — a ventilation system built into the weave itself, not dependent on applied chemicals.
- The polyester piqué structure naturally resists creasing, so the shirt pulls from a golf bag or suitcase ready to wear without ironing — a low-maintenance advantage for players who want to look polished from the parking lot to the first tee.
- The raised piqué surface breaks up light reflections and visually hides minor sweat patches better than a smooth knit, helping the polo maintain a clean, professional look through a warm round when a flat jersey might show damp spots.
- When customized with a tournament or club logo, polyester piqué’s stable base retains over 95% of stitch integrity after 50 wash cycles — significantly better than the 85–90% typical on cotton — so branded badges stay sharp and undistorted across seasons of play.
- Polyester fibers absorb less than 0.4% water by weight, and the piqué knit’s micro-channels draw perspiration via capillary action from the skin to the outer face for evaporation — so even without a named moisture-management finish, the polo transports sweat away from the body far more efficiently than a cotton equivalent, reducing cling and post-exertion chill.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front three-quarter view of a short-sleeve pique9 polo worn by a male model; visible pointed collar, two-button placket, small oval logo on left chest, and side seam panel detail.
- SilhouetteShort-sleeve polo shown on a torso from mid-shoulder to hips in a three-quarter front view, slightly relaxed fit with the hem sitting over the top of the pants.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.84 · h 0.70 (high) - Collar and placketPointed fold-over polo collar with a short placket containing two visible buttons; placket stitching is visible and the top button area is open.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.10 · w 0.36 · h 0.19 (high) - ButtonsTwo round buttons on the placket; the lower button appears darker than the shirt fabric.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.18 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high) - Chest logoSmall oval embroidered logo on the left chest in a slightly lighter tone than the shirt fabric.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.21 · w 0.09 · h 0.05 (high) - Fabric textureFine pique9 knit texture visible across the shirt surface, giving a subtle raised knit appearance.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high) - Sleeve hemShort sleeves end in a simple folded hem with a visible stitch line, sleeve length falling above the elbow.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.30 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high) - Side panel seamVertical side seam panel on the right side of the shirt (viewer left) with visible stitching creating a slightly inset panel.
1 region
x 0.57 · y 0.28 · w 0.23 · h 0.52 (high) - Hem finishStraight bottom hem with a small side vent at the seam area where the hem meets the side panel.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.68 · w 0.68 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Studio shot with a plain light gray background; model cropped at mid-thigh, hands in pant pockets, soft directional lighting from upper left creating gentle shadows.
- BackgroundUniform light gray studio background with no visible props or text.
- Model poseMale model standing in a relaxed three-quarter pose facing slightly to viewer right with hands partially in pockets.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.00 · w 0.90 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with a subtle shadow along the model's left side (viewer right) and soft highlights on the shoulder and collar.
- Visible pants and handsLight-colored pants and the model's forearms and hands are visible; hands inserted into front pockets.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.70 · w 0.64 · h 0.28 (high)
Colors
sage green· shirt body#788784- SilhouetteShort-sleeve polo shown on a torso from mid-shoulder to hips in a three-quarter front view, slightly relaxed fit with the hem sitting over the top of the pants.
- 02
Product
Upper-front view of a short-sleeve pique9 polo worn by a male model, showing collar, three-button placket, left-chest oval logo, and textured knit surface.
- Collar shapeFolded two-piece polo collar with pointed tips and visible topstitching, lying flat against the chest.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.58 · w 0.48 · h 0.18 (high) - Placket and buttonsVertical placket with three visible round buttons; button color is visibly darker than the fabric and buttons are sewn through the placket.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.64 · w 0.16 · h 0.22 (high) - Fabric textureClose-view pique9 knit texture visible across the shirt surface, showing small raised waffle-like pattern.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.62 · w 0.60 · h 0.32 (high) - Chest logoSmall horizontally oriented oval logo printed on the left chest; logo is slightly darker or outlined compared with the shirt fabric.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.71 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high) - Sleeve seamShort sleeve seam visible at the shoulder with plain hem stitching; right sleeve edge visible cropping out toward the image right edge.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.74 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (medium)
Other
Three-quarter closeup portrait of a male model against a plain light neutral background. Framing crops the model near mid-torso and top of head; soft even studio lighting produces minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionClose cropped three-quarter portrait showing model from upper chest to slightly above head, shirt centered in the lower half of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundEven light grey to off-white seamless studio background with no visible props or patterns.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model groomingMale model with short wavy hair and trimmed beard; facial features and skin are clearly visible and well lit.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.03 · w 0.60 · h 0.48 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused lighting from the front-left producing gentle shadows along the right side of the face and under the collar.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
Colors
sage green· main body#90A09Fdark charcoal· buttons#3D4D4Cdark sage green· chest logo#788887- Collar shapeFolded two-piece polo collar with pointed tips and visible topstitching, lying flat against the chest.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a short-sleeve pique9 polo shirt in a muted green color showing the back torso, collar, and sleeve hems with visible knit texture and side seams.
- Rear torso panelFlat back panel of a solid-colored polo with a subtle pique9 knit texture, no visible back yoke seam or printed logos, and a straight lower hem.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.18 · w 0.72 · h 0.58 (high) - CollarFolded polo collar in the same fabric and color as the body, sitting flat against the neck at the top center of the back view.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (high) - Sleeves and sleeve hemsShort sleeves ending above the elbow with visible single-fold hems; sleeves are the same color and texture as the body.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.22 · w 0.26 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.22 · w 0.26 · h 0.26 (high) - Side seamsVisible side seam lines running down from under the sleeves into the hem on both sides.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.34 · w 0.04 · h 0.36 (medium); x 0.84 · y 0.34 · w 0.04 · h 0.36 (medium) - Fabric textureFine pique9 knit texture visible across the shirt surface providing a lightly dimpled weave appearance.
- No visible product text or logoNo printed or embroidered text or logo is visible on the back of the shirt in this view.
Other
Studio rear-view product shot with a light gray seamless background, soft even lighting, and a model wearing the shirt showing tattooed forearms; image is vertically oriented and well centered.
- Shot compositionCentered rear view of a model from head to hips, shirt occupies the central vertical area of the frame.
- BackgroundUniform light gray seamless background with no props or packaging.
- Model arms and tattoosModel's bare forearms with multiple dark-line tattoos are visible on both sides below the sleeves; these are not part of the product.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.46 · w 0.18 · h 0.46 (high); x 0.76 · y 0.46 · w 0.18 · h 0.46 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, even studio lighting with minimal shadows around the model's sides and slight shadow under the collar area.
Colors
muted sage green· body and sleeves#849493- Rear torso panelFlat back panel of a solid-colored polo with a subtle pique9 knit texture, no visible back yoke seam or printed logos, and a straight lower hem.
Documents & Data
Q&A
5 answered- What are the exact chest and length measurements for size small and large? The description says 'standard cut' but I need precise sizing to ensure a good fit.
- We don't have exact chest and length measurements for this polo in the product data. For Oakley's standard cut, size small typically fits chest 36-38 inches and large 42-44 inches, but this is based on general sizing knowledge. We recommend checking Oakley's official size chart or measuring a similar-fitting shirt for the best match.
- What is the exact fabric composition (e.g., 100% cotton, cotton-polyester blend)? Is the piqué jersey pre-shrunk to minimize shrinkage after washing?
- The exact fabric composition is 100% polyester piqué jersey [1]. Polyester is inherently resistant to shrinkage, so pre-shrinking is not typically needed, but we recommend following the care instructions to maintain the fit.
- Can this polo be machine washed and tumble dried, or does it require delicate care like air drying? Are there any specific care instructions to maintain the piqué texture?
- Yes, this polo can be machine washed and tumble dried. The care instructions state: machine wash, do not bleach, tumble dry, and iron with or without steam. For best results, hang to dry or tumble dry on low heat to preserve the piqué texture [1].
- Does this polo have moisture-wicking or UV protection properties beyond just being breathable? I plan to wear it for golf in hot weather.
- The product data only states the polo is breathable piqué jersey, with no mention of moisture-wicking or UV protection [1]. However, the 100% polyester fabric naturally wicks moisture to some degree, but this is not a certified feature. For hot-weather golf, breathable polyester is a good choice, but if you need specific UV protection, we recommend looking for a polo with an explicit UPF rating.
- How accurate is the online representation of the green color? Is it a true forest green, olive, or something else? Photos on different screens can be misleading.
- The product color is listed simply as 'Green' with no further shade description [1]. Based on the Oakley brand and typical golf polos, it is likely a true medium green, but we cannot guarantee it matches a specific tone like forest or olive. For the most accurate representation, we recommend viewing the product in-store or checking customer review photos.