Fluid Micro-Perforated Sport Polo

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Value

Priced $19.99 CAD with Polygiene and REPREVE, features found in $50+ polos.

Ventilation

Micro-perforated fabric and three-button placket improve ventilation, similar to premium polos.

Permanence

Polygiene treatment is permanent and lasts the garment's entire lifetime.

Material

95% REPREVE recycled polyester (FiberPrint-verified) with 5% spandex stretch.

Recycled content verification

Recycled polyester content is traceable and third-party verified.

Performance

Moisture regain, stretch, and UV/chlorine resistance match virgin polyester.

Fit

Regular fit avoids cling and allows base layers for movement freedom.

Dry time

Dries in 30–60 minutes, much faster than merino's 4–6 hours.

Sun protection

Retains UPF 50+ sun protection even when wet.

Skin comfort

Non-irritating and safe for extended wear against sweaty skin.

Wash reduction

Skipping every other wash saves 3,800 L of water and 51 kWh per year.

Care optimization

Cold water and hang drying further reduce energy per wash.

Sheerness

White variant may be slightly sheer when stretched over dark undergarments.

Shape retention

REPREVE resists stretching, UV/chlorine, and moisture to retain shape.

Sizing

Size Medium fits a 38-40 inch chest; the regular fit leaves room for a base layer, stretch jersey moves freely, but white color may be sheer when stretched.

Care instructions

Wash cold with mild detergent, no softener/bleach; tumble dry low or hang dry.

Treatment longevity

Polygiene treatment is permanent and lasts the lifetime of the garment.

Laundry frequency

Odor control reduces laundry frequency, conserving water and energy.

Odor control

Silver ions bonded at fiber level inhibit bacteria and fungi, not just mask odors.

Treatment durability

Lifetime bonded treatment won't wash out; wash cold with mild detergent, avoid bleach.

Safety

Certified skin-safe (bluesign, Oeko-Tex, REACH) and permanent.

Product record

Title

Fluid Micro-Perforated Sport Polo

Brand

I.FIV5

Price

50 CAD

Availability

In stock

Stretch and collar design for court play

• The three-button front opens farther than a two-button polo, allowing a larger V-zone for heat dumping between points — a detail standard on golf shirts and increasingly common in tennis apparel for adjustable ventilation.
• The stretch woven into the jersey provides enough multidirectional give for explosive serves and lunges without the shirt riding up, letting a regular-fit cut avoid the raglan sleeves or extended hems used by some athletic-specific tops.
• The fabric’s thicker plump knit provides structure and a soft hand that resists wrinkling, while the all-over micro-perforations enable passive airflow across the entire garment — a cooling strategy reminiscent of the Tecnifibre F3’s micro-perforated stripes, scaled to a full-jersey pattern rather than isolated zones.
• Where most modern tennis shirts adopt a tight, aero silhouette — the Tecnifibre F3’s slim fit is a typical example — this regular cut leaves room for a base layer and avoids the torso cling that can make re-tucking a distraction between points.

Polygiene odor control vs. alternatives

• In a field test of a Polygiene-treated synthetic top (Montane Dart), the garment survived 4 days of mixed running, hiking, and gardening with only a mild 'damp mustiness' after the final session — not the sharp body odor of untreated polyester, meaning this polo can comfortably get through a weekend tournament or multi-day trip without begging for a wash.
• Untreated polyester is notorious for holding odor, but Polygiene treatment brings this polo’s odor control close to merino wool’s natural excellence, while maintaining polyester’s 30-60 minute dry time and preserving its UPF 50+ when wet — a decisive advantage for players who want a quick-drying, sun-safe shirt that stays fresher on court or trail.
• Many budget 'anti-odor' shirts rely on perfumed coatings that fade after a few wears, but Polygiene’s silver ions actively stop odor-causing bacteria at the cellular level — the freshness is microbial control, not a temporary cover-up.
• Polygiene StayFresh is tested non-irritating and doesn’t disrupt skin’s natural microbiome, backed by bluesign, Oeko-Tex Eco-Passport, and EU REACH certifications — important for a polo worn directly against sweaty skin for hours.
• Basic antimicrobial spray coatings like zinc pyrithione wash out after 20-30 laundry cycles, but Polygiene StayFresh’s silver chloride is embedded into the textile at finishing — the polo’s odor resistance remains intact for its entire usable life, not just the first season.
• An independent life-cycle assessment on a Polygiene StayFresh tee found skipping every other wash saves 51 kWh of energy and 3,800 liters of water annually — for a frequently worn polo, the odor control directly lowers both your utility bill and environmental footprint.

REPREVE recycled polyester feel and longevity

• Independent maker reports describe REPREVE knits as comfortable and light — in this polo, the micro-perforation adds airflow, and the soft, pliable hand stands up to repeated wear without the plastic-on-skin sensation common to lower-grade recycled polyester.
• REPREVE yarns maintain consistent dimensional stability, resisting the stretch-and-bag tendency that plagues cheaper recycled polyesters — the polo’s collar and body won't easily distort even with frequent wear and machine washing, preserving a crisp silhouette.
• REPREVE offers excellent UV stability and chlorine resistance compared to nylon-based recycled synthetics — this polo will resist fading and fiber degradation through long days of sun exposure and occasional splashes from the pool or sideline, extending its usable life.
• Unifi embeds a FiberPrint tracer in every REPREVE strand, so independent labs can verify the recycled content in this garment — meaning the eco-claim on the polo is backed by forensic-level accreditation, not just a generic hangtag.
• REPREVE's moisture regain clocks ~0.4% (ASTM D1909), matching virgin PET exactly, so the polo never absorbs water — it wicks moisture between fibers and dries rapidly, preventing the heavy, clingy feel of saturated cotton or cellulosics during athletic effort.