Pima Jersey vs Pima Terry vs StayCool: Which Men's Polo Is Best for You?

Short answer: Pima Jersey is the everyday polo, soft midweight Peruvian Pima cotton that dresses up or down. Pima Terry is the heavier, warmer polo, soft like a sweatshirt. StayCool is the lightweight performance polo for heat, golf and sweat.

All three are sewn by StringKing in Los Angeles, and every one comes in Sharp Fit or Relaxed Fit.

• You want one polo that covers most of your week.
• You want it to dress up with chinos and relax into shorts.
• You want a long sleeve polo that works under a blazer.

• You want the warmest, most substantial polo we make.
• You like the feel of a favorite sweatshirt, with a collar.
• You'll wear it on cool mornings, evening rounds or weekends.

• You're playing golf or spending the day in the heat.
• You want a polo that pulls sweat off your skin and dries fast.
• You want the lightest polo we make.

Every polo on this page comes in both fits, at the same price.

Sharp Fit is a modern, tailored fit. It sits closer to the body, for a cleaner look with chinos or under a blazer.

Relaxed Fit is a casual, looser fit, with more room through the body.

If you're between the two, pick the fit you like in your favorite T-shirt.

Every StringKing polo is sewn by StringKing in Los Angeles, California. Our apparel uses both domestically sourced and imported fabrics. We're also a US-based apparel manufacturer for the USPS, the US Marine Corps and the US Army.

Which StringKing polo is best for golf?
The StayCool Polo. It's our lightest polo, it pulls sweat off your skin and dries fast, and a touch of spandex moves through every swing.

Which polo is the warmest?
The Pima Terry Polo, especially the Pima Terry Long Sleeve Polo. The terry is substantial, smooth outside and soft inside.

Which polo is best for work?
The Pima Jersey Classic Polo. A touch of elastane keeps the collar and placket sharp all day. In cold weather, the Pima Jersey Long Sleeve Polo works on its own or under a blazer.

What is Pima cotton?
Pima is a long-staple cotton, known for feeling softer and smoother than standard cotton. Our Pima Jersey and Pima Terry polos use Peruvian Pima cotton.

What's the difference between Sharp Fit and Relaxed Fit?
Sharp Fit is a modern, tailored fit. Relaxed Fit is a casual, looser fit. Both cost the same.

Where are StringKing polos made?
Every StringKing polo is sewn by StringKing in Los Angeles, California.

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Updated October 2026