How To Choose The Right Performance Polo Shirts

What’s a performance polo shirt? It’s the perfect work shirt for public safety officers of all kinds – police, security guards, correctional officers – as well as fire, rescue, and emergency medical services personnel.

It’s also ideal for anyone who wants a functional, durable polo. Performance polo shirts are great for a round of golf, an afternoon out fishing, or even just a few hours outside where you need to look professional. Propper performance polos have unique benefits – here’s an explanation of different types so you can compare more easily.

EdgeTec Polo

A premium polo shirt that resists snags and pilling, wicks sweat away, and keeps you cool with stretch-comfort polyester fabric. It’s also anti-odor, and has flatlock seams that are more smooth and comfortable for officers’ polo shirts.

I.C.E. Performance Polo

A more heavy-duty option than the EdgeTec, the I.C.E. polo helps you look professional while staying comfortable. “I.C.E.” stands for “integrated cooling effect,” a reference to its stay-cool features: wicking technology on the fabric, breathable mesh underarm gussets, and a split hem.

The mic clip on the shoulder also comes in handy for professionals using communications equipment on the job.

Summerweight Polo

Anti-odor and (of course) lightweight, these are the go-to shirts to keep you looking fresh in warm weather. The fabric has an ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) of 30, so they get the Skin Cancer Foundation’s Seal, of Approval – keeping you safer even after hours outside.

They’re also snag- and pill-resistant, with an ultra lightweight back and underarm to keep you as cool as possible.

Snag-free Polo

If you’ve lost too many good shirts to snagged or torn fabric, you should probably just get a few of this polo. It’s 100 percent polyester double pique knit, meaning it’s a substantial fabric that stands up to snags and fits well. Perfect for officers who wear body armor, or anyone who needs a sharp-looking uniform shirt. Despite the durable fabric and construction, it’s also lightweight and breathable.

What do Propper performance polo shirts have in common?

Note that these shirts all come in long and short sleeve varieties, and they’re available in men’s and women’s sizing. They also all have a pen pocket on the sleeve, so you can keep writing utensils handy. They’re all professional-looking, with collar stays to keep you looking sharp.