Signature Mesh Polo by Ralph Lauren

Signature Mesh Polo

1967 - Where it all beganRalph Lauren establishes the Polo label with an instantly successful line of ties. In direct opposition to the narrow ties and conventional styles of the time, Lauren designs wide, handmade ties using unexpected, flamboyant, opulent materials. The ties quickly begee a menswear status item. A tie was the way a man expressed himself. I believed that men were ready for something new and different. They didnt want to look as if they worked for IBM. A beautiful tie was an expression of quality, taste, style. Already interested in promoting a lifestyle with his ties, Ralph Lauren names his line after a sport that embodies a world of discreet elegance and classic style: Polo.
~Polo

We (Polo) do not own or operate any manufacturing facilities and therefore depend upon independent third parties for the manufacture of all our products. Our products are manufactured to our specifications by both domestic and international manufacturers. During fiscal 2003, approximately 5%, by dollar value, of our mens and womens products were manufactured in the United States and approximately 95%, by dollar value, of these products were manufactured in Hong Kong and other foreign countries.
We contract for the manufacture of our products and do not own or operate any production facilities of our own. Over 290 different manufacturers worldwide produce our apparel products. Polo grants its product licenses the right to manufacture and sell at wholesale specified categories of products under one or more of its trademarks. The gepany's licenses have 3 to 5 year terms and may grant the licenses conditional renewal options.
~ Edgaronline
(Some) Countries ofManufacture, Past and Present
Sri Lanka, Philippines, Hong Kong, Bolivia, Northern Mariana Islands, USA, Indonesia, India, Peru, China, Columbia, Mexico, Korea, El Salvador, Singapore, Jamaica, Mauritius and others.

Signature Mesh Polo
MensRN #41381 ~ Womens RN # 94306 ~ Boys RN #113338

1. MATERIAL: Ralph Lauren uses 100% pure COTTON. Pure cotton fades the very first time you wash it.
2. LOGO: Ralph Lauren logos are tightlyembroidered using strong, polished thread. The colors in the logo do not run. There should not be a space down the middle of the horse (between the horse's shoulder and rider's left leg). Inside out, you can see it is sewn onto a little piece of white mesh. The rider is looking to his right and holding the mallot in his right hand. You cannot see the fabric through the logo.3. STITCHING: Ralph Lauren uses the same color thread as the material. The length of the stitch is short, to give the appearance of "being less noticable". If you see stitching that is long and loose, be wary.
4. LABELS: All labels are made of two-toned spun NYLON.The collar label when turned inside out is all nylonthreads (stringy) running vertically; if there's no loosethreads,it's probably fake.If there is a paper-ish label in the side seam with ink printing, it's definately a fake.

MFG. COLLAR LABELThree (3) navy nylon labels -The Mfg. label is stitched on two sides. The size label is added on it's left side, and sewn on right-side up (RN # can be found on back). Under the Mfg. label is a third label with place of manufacture