Men's Polo Shirts
Take the Office, the Trail, and the 19th Hole in KÜHL Men's Polo Shirts
Built for guys who want one shirt that handles a morning meeting, an afternoon hike, and dinner on the patio without changing in between, KÜHL men's polo shirts pair performance fabrics with classic styling.
Choose from a variety of fabrics, styles, and features for the men's polo shirts that are right for you:
Hot-Weather Performance. Ultralight knits with moisture-wicking and quick-dry properties keep you cool when the temperature climbs. UPF 50+ sun protection blocks harmful UV on exposed trails, golf rounds, and long drives, while open-knit panels at high-sweat zones channel heat away from your skin.
Merino Comfort. Lightweight merino wool polos deliver the next-to-skin softness, natural odor resistance, and temperature regulation that make merino the go-to fabric for travel and multi-day trips. Pack two, wear them five times. Pair with our men's merino wool layers when the forecast turns cool.
Pique and Open-Knit Construction. Textured pique knits lift fabric off the skin to maximize airflow, while breathable open-knit panels at the shoulders and underarms add ventilation where you need it most. The result is a polo that wears like a tee but reads like a button-down.
Sun and Cooling. Graphene-infused fabrics and organic cotton-modal-silk blends pull heat away from the body and dry fast after a sweat. Maximum UPF 50+ coverage at the shoulders, sleeves, and neck means no chemical sunscreen reapply between holes or trail miles.
When selecting the right polo, look for thoughtful touches like flatlock seams that resist chafe under pack straps, side vents that let air move, and a trim-but-not-binding cut that layers cleanly under a softshell or technical long-sleeve. KÜHL polos are built to transition from city to backcountry without missing a beat.
Built for guys who want one shirt that handles a morning meeting, an afternoon hike, and dinner on the patio without changing in between, KÜHL men's polo shirts pair performance fabrics with classic styling.
Choose from a variety of fabrics, styles, and features for the men's polo shirts that are right for you:
Hot-Weather Performance. Ultralight knits with moisture-wicking and quick-dry properties keep you cool when the temperature climbs. UPF 50+ sun protection blocks harmful UV on exposed trails, golf rounds, and long drives, while open-knit panels at high-sweat zones channel heat away from your skin.
Merino Comfort. Lightweight merino wool polos deliver the next-to-skin softness, natural odor resistance, and temperature regulation that make merino the go-to fabric for travel and multi-day trips. Pack two, wear them five times. Pair with our men's merino wool layers when the forecast turns cool.
Pique and Open-Knit Construction. Textured pique knits lift fabric off the skin to maximize airflow, while breathable open-knit panels at the shoulders and underarms add ventilation where you need it most. The result is a polo that wears like a tee but reads like a button-down.
Sun and Cooling. Graphene-infused fabrics and organic cotton-modal-silk blends pull heat away from the body and dry fast after a sweat. Maximum UPF 50+ coverage at the shoulders, sleeves, and neck means no chemical sunscreen reapply between holes or trail miles.
When selecting the right polo, look for thoughtful touches like flatlock seams that resist chafe under pack straps, side vents that let air move, and a trim-but-not-binding cut that layers cleanly under a softshell or technical long-sleeve. KÜHL polos are built to transition from city to backcountry without missing a beat.
Answers to the questions men actually ask about polo shirts: fabric trade-offs, sun protection, layering fit, and hot-weather picks.
What makes the best polo shirts for you?
The best men's polo shirts check four boxes: moisture-wicking and quick-dry fabric, UPF 50+ sun protection, smart construction that moves with you, and styling clean enough to wear from office to trail. Performance polos use technical knits (pique, open-mesh panels, or graphene-infused blends) that breathe like a tee but hold a collar's structure. Look for flatlock seams to resist chafe, a trim-but-not-tight fit through the chest and shoulders, and a hem cut for both tuck and untuck. Versatility is the real metric.
What fabric is best for performance shirts: synthetic, merino, or blend?
It depends on the trip. Merino wool wins for multi-day travel and shoulder-season wear. It resists odor for days, regulates temperature in both heat and cool, and feels soft directly against skin. Synthetic knits in polyester and nylon-spandex blends win for hot, high-sweat days. They wick faster, dry faster, and shrug off abrasion under pack straps. Blends, typically merino mixed with synthetic or organic cotton spun with modal and silk, split the difference: merino's comfort with synthetic durability and wash resilience. For most active days under the sun, a technical blend is the sweet spot. For thru-hikes and back-to-back travel days, lean merino.
Do you really need a technical shirt, or will a cotton tee do?
For a coffee run, cotton is fine. For anything active or under the sun, technical wins every time. Cotton absorbs sweat and stays wet, which means it clings, chills you in the breeze, and chafes under pack straps. Technical fabrics wick moisture to the surface, dry in minutes, and keep insulating when damp. Add UPF 50+ sun protection, built-in odor control, and a touch of four-way stretch through the shoulders, and a technical polo simply outperforms a cotton tee from the first mile.
Can you wear long-sleeve shirts in summer?
Yes, and on exposed trail days, long sleeves often beat short sleeves. A lightweight long-sleeve in a moisture-wicking, UPF 50+ knit gives you broader sun coverage than sunscreen alone, breathes through underarm mesh or open-knit panels, and dries fast after a sweat. The trade-off is small: a couple of ounces and a touch less airflow, in exchange for skin that isn't burning by mile four. Pair your polo with a lightweight sun layer for the most exposed pitches, then strip back to the polo at camp.
How should a polo shirt fit for layering?
A layerable polo runs trim through the chest and shoulders but never binds. The shoulders should sit on your shoulders, not below them. Sleeves should end mid-bicep with room to flex, and the body should taper without pulling at the buttons. That cut slides cleanly under a softshell or hooded fleece on cool mornings, then stands alone once the day warms. A small dose of four-way stretch and articulated shoulder panels preserve range of motion on scrambles, swings, and reaches. For an even simpler base, our men's short-sleeve performance tees layer under and over the same way.
What's the best polo shirt for hot-weather hikes?
For hot, exposed miles, look for an ultra-breathable polo with UPF 50+ sun protection, moisture-wicking knit construction, and open-knit or mesh ventilation across the upper back and underarms. Graphene-infused and pique-knit polos pull heat away from the skin and dry quickly after a sweat. Pair with a lightweight base layer top when high-altitude UV is in play, and stash a sun layer in the pack for ridge exposure. The goal is one shirt that handles the trailhead, the summit, and the post-hike beer without a swap-out.
