The knitted polo is emerging as a transitional piece for the weeks between summer dressing and full knitwear season. It is described it as a lightweight option for in-between weather, one that works with loosely tailored trousers or denim and adds softness to a look. Global references span Miu Miu, whose cashmere polo the publication likens to a grandfather’s knit, and TWP, noted for an oversized sleeve suited to layering, through to COS, H&M and Zara.
Indian labels are already well stocked. Aristobrat’s Ghazal Knit Polo is a regular-fit Tencel-cotton textured knit with ribbed cuffs and hem, offered in seven colourways including ecru, mulberry, martini olive and wineberry. The brand says the fabric is sourced from Austria and points to Japanese knit technology. Nobero’s Popcorn polo takes a heavier approach: a 280 GSM, 100% cotton popcorn knit with a Johnny collar, full sleeves, ribbed cuffs and side slits, with Tirupur, Tamil Nadu named in its manufacturer details.
Rare Rabbit lists a dedicated knitted polo collection, and Snitch carries a chunky rib-knit polo with half sleeves and a spread collar in a slim fit, alongside a zipper knitted style. The Souled Store’s in-house TSS Originals range treats the category as a flat-knit sweater polo. The Blaze is a regular-fit, 100% acrylic style made in India, and the label lists other textured flat-knit polos such as Pinecrest and Neptune.
The Bear House’s knitted polo range runs from a pink regular-fit style with ribbed detailing to a brown and cream stripe polo with a V-neck placket and chest embroidery, plus black and off-white textured knits. Vastrado’s listings centre on contrast-collar knit polo-neck tees in textured and chevron patterns, in shades of brown, olive, taupe, grey and black.
Womenswear is also represented. Madame lists cotton knitted polo tops, including a scalloped-hem white style from its SS25 season and a black version with contrast trim at the collar and cuffs, manufactured in Ludhiana. OWND!, marketed by Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail, sells a regular-fit rib-knit polo top with contrast elements, made in India, in black and brown, textured and striped. Max Fashion’s women’s knit polo is a viscose blend with striped detailing, and its listing gives Bangladesh as the country of origin.
Across these listings, the common threads are texture and detail rather than plain jersey. Popcorn, chevron, rib and flat knits appear alongside contrast collars, V-neck plackets, zippers and Johnny collars. Palettes skew to neutrals and earth tones, with ecru, olive, brown, taupe and black recurring and occasional accents such as pink or mulberry.
For Indian brands and retailers, the knitted polo is a category that spans men’s and women’s ranges, D2C labels and multi-brand retail. The fibres on offer run from cotton and Tencel-cotton to acrylic and viscose, across lighter knits and a 280 GSM cotton build. Listings for Nobero and Madame point to production in Tirupur and Ludhiana, while Max Fashion’s points to Bangladesh, so both sourcing routes are in play. The style also sits between the everyday polo and the seasonal sweater, which is how The Souled Store’s sweater-polo framing and Aristobrat’s all-season positioning place it.
