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Men's Breathable Cotton Polos

Explore men's breathable cotton polos for a classic collared style in the fabric you prefer. Browse the selection of polo shirts and compare individual product details for cotton content, fit and sizing to find the right match for your wardrobe.

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Men's Premium Double L® Polo, Banded Short-Sleeve Without Pocket
L.L.Bean Men's Premium Double L® Polo, Banded Short-Sleeve Without Pocket
A gray cotton pique-knit polo designed to resist wrinkles, fading, shrinking and pilling with breathable comfort.
(8,093)
$44.95 $44.95
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$44.95 $44.95
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Men's Comfort Stretch Performance® Pima Polo, Short-Sleeve, Stripe
L.L.Bean Men's Comfort Stretch Performance® Pima Polo, Short-Sleeve, Stripe
A red striped short-sleeve polo in stretchy Pima cotton blend with quick-dry, moisture-wicking UPF30 fabric.
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$64.95 $44.99
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$64.95 $44.99
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Men's Premium Double L® Polo, Long-Sleeve Without Pocket
L.L.Bean Men's Premium Double L® Polo, Long-Sleeve Without Pocket
A gray, long-sleeve cotton piqué polo that's soft, breathable, wrinkle-resistant, fade-resistant, shrink-resistant and pill-resistant.
(5,065)
$54.95 $54.95
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$54.95 $54.95
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Men's Casco Bay Rugged Polo, Short-Sleeve, Print
L.L.Bean Men's Casco Bay Rugged Polo, Short-Sleeve, Print
A blue cotton piqué polo with contrast trim, a no-roll collar, vents, and an untucked-friendly hem.
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$54.95 $34.99
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$54.95 $34.99
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Men's Comfort Stretch Performance® Pima Polo, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Comfort Stretch Performance® Pima Polo, Short-Sleeve
A purple short-sleeve polo in stretchy Pima cotton with quick-dry, moisture-wicking fabric and UPF 30 protection.
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$64.95 $44.99
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$64.95 $44.99
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Men's Casco Bay Rugged Polo, Long-Sleeve, Stripe
L.L.Bean Men's Casco Bay Rugged Polo, Long-Sleeve, Stripe
A striped men's long-sleeve polo in breathable 100% cotton piqué with contrast trim and straight hem.
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$64.95 $64.95
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$64.95 $64.95
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Men's Casco Bay Rugged Polo, Short-Sleeve, Stripe
L.L.Bean Men's Casco Bay Rugged Polo, Short-Sleeve, Stripe
A blue striped cotton piqué polo shirt with contrast trim, three-button placket and breathable comfort.
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$54.95 $34.99
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$54.95 $34.99
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Men's Premium Double L® Polo, Hemmed Short-Sleeve with Pocket
L.L.Bean Men's Premium Double L® Polo, Hemmed Short-Sleeve with Pocket
A green cotton polo with pocket, no-roll collar and fabric resisting wrinkles, fading, shrinking and pilling.
(2,956)
$44.95 $44.95
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What customers like:
Good color selection
Soft, cozy fabric
Convenient chest pocket
High quality and durable
Comfortable fit
$44.95 $44.95
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Men's Comfort Stretch Performance® Polo, Slightly Fitted, Long-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Comfort Stretch Performance® Polo, Slightly Fitted, Long-Sleeve
A lightweight blue long-sleeve polo shirt in a moisture-wicking, quick-drying cotton blend with ribbed cuffs.
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$59.95 $44.99
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$59.95 $44.99
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Men's Casco Bay Rugged Polo, Long-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Casco Bay Rugged Polo, Long-Sleeve
A gray long-sleeve polo in breathable 100% cotton piqué, featuring contrast trim and a three-button placket.
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$59.95 $59.95
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$59.95 $59.95
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Men's All Seasons Cotton Blend Sweater, Short-Sleeve Polo
L.L.Bean Men's All Seasons Cotton Blend Sweater, Short-Sleeve Polo
A lightweight blue short-sleeve polo sweater in durable 70% cotton, 30% nylon jersey knit.
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$49.95 $49.95
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$49.95 $49.95
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Men's Comfort Stretch Performance® Polo, Short-Sleeve, Slightly Fitted, Stripe
L.L.Bean Men's Comfort Stretch Performance® Polo, Short-Sleeve, Slightly Fitted, Stripe
A blue striped polo shirt in a lightweight cotton blend that wicks moisture and dries quickly.
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$64.95 $40.99
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$64.95 $40.99
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Men's Carefree Unshrinkable Polo, Short-Sleeve, Without Pocket
L.L.Bean Men's Carefree Unshrinkable Polo, Short-Sleeve, Without Pocket
A blue cotton polo shirt with short sleeves that resists shrinking, wrinkles, fading and pilling.
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$39.95 $39.95
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$39.95 $39.95
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Men's Comfort Stretch Performance® Party Polo, Slightly Fitted, Short-Sleeve, Print
L.L.Bean Men's Comfort Stretch Performance® Party Polo, Slightly Fitted, Short-Sleeve, Print
A blue cotton-blend polo with moisture-wicking, quick-dry stretch fabric and UPF 50+ sun protection.
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$59.95 $49.99
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$59.95 $49.99
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Men's Comfort Stretch Performance® Polo, Short-Sleeve, Slightly Fitted
L.L.Bean Men's Comfort Stretch Performance® Polo, Short-Sleeve, Slightly Fitted
A lightweight blue polo shirt in a Pima cotton blend that wicks moisture and dries quickly.
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$54.95 $34.99
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$54.95 $34.99
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Men's Carefree Unshrinkable Tee, Traditional Fit, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Carefree Unshrinkable Tee, Traditional Fit, Short-Sleeve
A red cotton short-sleeve tee with soft, shrink-, wrinkle-, fade- and pill-resistant fabric.
(12,867)
$26.95 $26.95
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What customers like:
High quality
Wrinkle-free
Durable fabric
True to size
Comfortable fit
$26.95 $26.95
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Men's Tropics Shirt, Traditional Fit, Print
L.L.Bean Men's Tropics Shirt, Traditional Fit, Print
A blue cotton tropical shirt with a breathable, lightly peached finish and relaxed traditional fit.
(2,027)
$54.95 $54.95
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What customers like:
Cool and breathable
Durable quality
Versatile style
Attractive color and pattern
Comfortable fit
$54.95 $54.95
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Men's Comfort Stretch Performance® Party Polo, Slightly Fitted, Short-Sleeve, Stripe
L.L.Bean Men's Comfort Stretch Performance® Party Polo, Slightly Fitted, Short-Sleeve, Stripe
A green striped polo with breathable stretch fabric, moisture wicking, quick-dry comfort, and UPF 50+ protection.
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$59.95 $49.99
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$59.95 $49.99
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Men's All Seasons Cotton Blend Sweater, Long-Sleeve Polo
L.L.Bean Men's All Seasons Cotton Blend Sweater, Long-Sleeve Polo
A soft, lightweight blue polo sweater in a durable cotton-nylon blend with smooth jersey-knit comfort.
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$59.95 $59.95
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$59.95 $59.95
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Men's Comfort Stretch Performance® Shirt, Slightly Fitted, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Comfort Stretch Performance® Shirt, Slightly Fitted, Short-Sleeve
A green short-sleeve shirt in stretch cotton-blend poplin that wicks moisture and dries quickly.
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$59.95 $29.99
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$59.95 $29.99
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Men's Everyday SunSmart® Polo 2.0, Short-Sleeve Stripe
L.L.Bean Men's Everyday SunSmart® Polo 2.0, Short-Sleeve Stripe
A striped polyester-blend polo with UPF 50+ sun protection, moisture-wicking quick-dry performance, and stretch.
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$59.95 $39.99
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$59.95 $39.99
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Men's Carefree Unshrinkable Polo, Long-Sleeve, Without Pocket
L.L.Bean Men's Carefree Unshrinkable Polo, Long-Sleeve, Without Pocket
A long-sleeve polo in soft gray cotton that resists shrinking, wrinkles, fading and pilling.
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$44.95 $44.95
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$44.95 $44.95
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Men's Comfort Stretch Performance® Pima Tee, Short-Sleeve Without Pocket
L.L.Bean Men's Comfort Stretch Performance® Pima Tee, Short-Sleeve Without Pocket
A yellow short-sleeve performance T-shirt in stretchy Pima cotton blend with quick-dry moisture-wicking comfort and UPF30.
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$44.95 $29.99
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$44.95 $29.99
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Men's Everyday SunSmart® Polo 2.0, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Everyday SunSmart® Polo 2.0, Short-Sleeve
A blue polyester-blend polo with UPF 50+ sun protection, moisture-wicking quick-dry performance, and stretch comfort.
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$54.95 $34.99
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$54.95 $34.99
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Men's Breathable Cotton Polos

Men's breathable cotton polos pair a familiar collared style with cotton fabric that allows air to pass through. Breathability describes how air moves through the fabric; cotton identifies a fiber used to make it. Together, those qualities define the starting point for this collection, while each shirt's description provides the details that distinguish one choice from another. The appeal of the polo begins with its recognizable shape: a collar frames the neckline, and a short button opening adds definition to the front. That small amount of structure gives the shirt a different character from a crewneck without the full button front of a traditional shirt. It is a timeless design with plenty of room for personal preference, whether that means an understated solid, a favorite color or a pattern that becomes the focus of an outfit. Color can make an especially noticeable difference in such a straightforward silhouette. A shade close to the color of the pants creates a quieter combination, while a contrasting shade makes the shirt stand out. When considering a pattern, the scale matters as much as the colors: a fine detail reads differently from across the room than a broad stripe. Product photographs can help show those differences, including how the collar, button opening and hem contribute to the overall look. Cotton content deserves the same attention as appearance. The word cotton does not, by itself, specify a percentage, so the fabric information for an individual shirt is the place to find its composition. Likewise, breathable does not describe every other characteristic of a fabric. Keeping those details separate makes it easier to appreciate a polo for what its description actually says, alongside the style that first caught the eye.

Fit gives a breathable cotton polo much of its individual character. Two shirts with similar colors and collars can create quite different outlines depending on their proportions, so the size chart and fit description are useful companions to the photographs. A familiar size is a starting point, but measurements offer a clearer comparison, especially when choosing a different cut. A polo that already fits the way it should can provide a helpful reference: compare its chest width, shoulder placement and length with the measurements supplied for the shirt being considered. The shoulder seam, where present, helps show how the upper part of the shirt sits, while the body width determines how closely the fabric follows the torso. Sleeve length and the shape of the sleeve opening also affect the balance of the shirt. Neither a closer nor a roomier silhouette is automatically the better choice; the right proportions depend on personal preference. Length deserves particular attention because it changes the appearance of a tucked or untucked polo. An untucked hem becomes a visible part of the outfit, while a tucked shirt places more emphasis on the waistline and the relationship between the shirt and pants. The collar is another small detail with a noticeable effect. Its shape, the depth of the opening and the number of buttons left fastened all influence the neckline. These are useful distinctions when choosing a gift, too. The recipient's favorite shirts often offer better clues than a guess about size alone. A preferred color, a familiar silhouette and a known approach to wearing a collar can make the choice feel personal. For a spouse, partner, parent, sibling or friend, the most thoughtful polo is one that reflects the person's own style rather than an entirely different look.

Care and construction round out the details worth considering in men's breathable cotton polos. The care label on each shirt is the reference for washing, drying and any additional treatment; instructions should not be assumed to be identical simply because two shirts contain cotton. Fabric composition, construction and finishing details can differ, so a familiar laundry routine is worth comparing with the directions before making a choice. A shirt's care requirements are part of owning it, just as its color and fit are part of wearing it. For someone who prefers a particular washing or drying method, that information can be an important distinction between otherwise similar options. Construction details also give a fuller picture of a shirt than the front photograph alone. Close-up images and written descriptions may provide a view of seams, button attachments, collar construction and the hem. Those details are relevant when considering durability, though appearance alone cannot establish how an individual shirt will wear over time. Quality is best considered through the information provided for the shirt rather than inferred from a single feature. The same attention to detail helps when comparing polos across related collections. Men's Soft Cotton Polos offers another place to explore cotton polo styles, with each shirt's own description providing the basis for comparison. A favorite polo is often defined by a combination of modest details: the shade looks right beside familiar pants, the collar has the preferred shape, the sleeves sit where expected and the length suits the way the shirt is worn. There is no need for every polo in a wardrobe to look identical, but knowing which details matter creates a useful sense of continuity. Breathable cotton provides the focus here; individual fit, fabric information, care directions and personal style complete the choice. The result is a considered addition to a wardrobe, grounded in a classic shirt shape and the preferences of the person wearing it.
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