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The Splurge: Collared Greens Made in the USA Polo

June 11, 2013 By Ben Madeska | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Here's why.

Collared Greens American Made Polo – $75.00

Collared Greens (forgive the pun) is a clothing company founded in 2008 with the belief that “elegance and eco-conscious can coexist.” This means their products are made in America with as little environmental impact as possible. The main line-up has a distinct prep flair to it, and features neckties, bow ties, polo shirts, belts, and other accessories.

collared greens made in the USA poloAt $75 the pique polo isn’t cheap, but it is competitive with similar shirts from established name brands like Ralph Lauren and Lacoste. And the quality is comparable. Seen here in Meadow Green, it’s also available in Club White, Ocean Blue, and Salmon Pink.

So what are you getting for the cost? The shirt is designed in North Carolina, and is cut and sewn in South Carolina from 97% USDA certified organic Texas-grown cotton with 3% lycra for durability and a bit of stretch. In addition, each year the company donates a portion of their sales to non-profit organizations with a focus on conservation and works with NativeEnergy to reduce their carbon footprint. They also offer a 100% guaranteed return policy, no questions asked.

As for the shirt, it’s comfortable and fits true to size. The medium fits my tall, thin frame well (6’4″ /185), slim without being tight. It hits just below my belt, with sleeves ending past the midpoint of my bicep. The quality of manufacture is as advertised and it has quickly become a go-to shirt now that summer is firmly here.

You can buy Collared Green products from their website, or search for a retailer near you. I picked up my shirt when Huckberry featured them recently with a $10 off deal.

I’m glad to have found a new high-quality, American made clothing producer. Here’s hoping they keep it up and expand their product line.

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Filed Under: Clothing, Too Expensive Tagged With: collared greens, made in the USA, Polo, The Splurge

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Comments

  1. rnjbond says

    June 11, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    That’s a cute bear…

  2. Dave Hahn says

    June 11, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    Digging it.

  3. TallEnglishman says

    June 11, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    If you ever use the word “cute” when describing men’s clothing then take it as a sign…

    Nice polo shirt, but I would not wear it because of the logo.

  4. Butch_Zee says

    June 11, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    Agreed on the logo. Price is good for made in USA. Not crazy about the 3% lycra, but that may be unnoticeable. At that price point, it should be, look, and feel like 100% cotton. It’s the logo that’s the deal-breaker.

  5. Alfredo Gomez says

    June 11, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    Uh, American Apparel makes nice polos in LA, and last I checked that is still part of the USA.

  6. jshchiveon says

    June 11, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    The bear logo doesn’t bother me at all. Many of us own and wear shirts with a tiny man riding a horse on them, so the bear is actually fairly cool to me.

  7. cspurcella says

    June 11, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    Just get a Kent Wang polo if you want to splurge. That thing looks like the polos my dad gets at Kohl’s for $10.

  8. Keith says

    June 11, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    I agree: logos on polos make me feel like I’m revisiting my high school days; and I didn’t peak in high school – I played a hell of a lot of Dungeons and Dragons though! Woot!

  9. Phantoom says

    June 11, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    Ben, I can’t speak to the non clothing factors (made in the US, etc) but this seems like a bad deal to me. Collar looks cheap and like it will start to lose stiffness (and worse, roll up) after a few washes. Even is that is not true you are stuck with an ugly logo and a shirt that doesn’t even fit your shoulders, and thus looks slouchy.

    My advice, return it and get a Kent Wang.

  10. Josh says

    June 11, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    I’ve got two Sunspel polos that were huge splurges, each about $85, made in England. But the fact they were used in Casino Royale makes me feel a bit like Bond when I wear one…and the quality, fit and look are great.

  11. Mike N says

    June 11, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    I agree with you. Plus it seems small, unobtrusive…

  12. Leroy Hall says

    June 11, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    Not crazy about the logo either. But the deal breaker for me is the ECO Friendly bit. Whilst I agree we need to do something, I feel our biggest issue is deforestation. After all, our most abundant “GREENHOUSE GAS” is CO2, and as everyone who has ever taken a science class should know, trees are quite efficient at scrubbing the air and converting CO2 to Oxygen

  13. David C says

    June 11, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    I like the bear logo, but I prefer the sleeve length on my polos to hit just above the bicep.

  14. Steven Bremer says

    June 11, 2013 at 2:26 PM

    Joe, thank you for posting about Collard Greens. They make some great stuff for a fair price. They make some of my favorite bowties.

    I really like the feature on a smaller lesser known (for Dappered) company. In the same group I would suggest Criquet. They make the best polo I have ever owned in their Player’s shirt. Well worth a review.

  15. Marshall Lilly says

    June 11, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    I was on board with American Apparel for the first few years after they opened, but not anymore. Maybe it’s because I’m getting older, but I just don’t care for how they present themselves as a company anymore.

  16. Brian Six says

    June 11, 2013 at 3:08 PM

    I think that Medium looks pretty big on you. Shoulder seem hangs over the cliff and the sleeves come all the way to your elbow. I’d consider sizing down, but you might be in between. Either way, I doubt these are better than Kent Wang polos which sell for less.

  17. Sean Shepard says

    June 11, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    Designed in North Carolina? What about this shirt is designed?

  18. JRok says

    June 12, 2013 at 6:09 AM

    Another brand that sells itself with a logo…
    What do we have, a polar bear, a grizzly bear? (BR) a polo player, a pink whale, an aligator, ……c’mon suckas

  19. Chad says

    June 12, 2013 at 6:24 AM

    Yup

  20. Jessy says

    June 12, 2013 at 6:29 AM

    I don’t mind the bear, but I don’t like the fit of the polo. I would prefer shorter sleeves.

  21. Steven Bremer says

    June 12, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    This isn’t anything new.

  22. Steven Bremer says

    June 12, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    FGor anyone interested in this polo or anything else they offer they have a 20% off code. User brobrah at check out. I just ordered another bow for a wedding we are going to later this month.

  23. Judson M says

    June 12, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    Also take a look at http://www.loggerheadapparel.com/ !!

    Made in South Carolina, USA From 100% American-grown Pima Cotton.
    And only $68!!

  24. Mark Johnson says

    June 12, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    It’s hard to manufacture a shirt by planting trees. I’m all for addressing global warming but I think they’re probably doing the best they can for a clothing manufacturer. I guess we could all go naked and spend all our time planting trees but I don’t see why them doing things eco-friendly counts against them in your mind.

  25. Mark Johnson says

    June 12, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    I don’t mind the bear and these shirts look nice. Generally I’m anti-logo, but when it comes to polos I’m ok with a small one (although none of mine have them because I’m generally too cheap to buy designer ones). It fits for the style of shirt – Lacoste basically invented the things, and they made them with logos from the beginning. The oversized ones Ralph Lauren Polo uses sometimes are garish and to be avoided. The right-sized alligator, penguin or other logo is OK on polos, but only on polos (well, maybe rugbys too). They have no business on an OCBD or any other type of button up shirt in my opinion.

  26. Chad says

    June 12, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    Yeah, if a medium’s sleeves are that long on a dude thats 6’4″…imagine how theyd hang on the rest of us

  27. DanPatrickFlores says

    June 12, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    Standing on its hind legs? Haha, it think it’s people.

  28. theYeti says

    June 13, 2013 at 7:04 AM

    Even if the sleeves were more promising (I’m 5’10, would expect them to be pretty long based on the photo) I’m not inclined to spend this much on polo period, much less one with a logo on it.

  29. Andy says

    June 13, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    True, Kent makes a great polo at $65, but his sizes are so inconsistent between different colors it makes it very frustrating to shop there.

  30. Andy says

    June 13, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    Can you provide us a review?

  31. Mike says

    June 15, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    I’m in the market for a white polo and am torn between Loggerhead and Collared Greens. Does anyone have experience with both and can give some info? specifically fit comparison, fabric comparison, and manufacturing quality? Any other good made-in-USA polos under $85?

  32. Andy says

    June 16, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    Just got the white collared greens polo. The length is a bit shorter than most of my polos but not a problem. I ordered a medium and I like the fit, particularly in sleeve width which is more relaxed than most polo shirts. I’m 5,11 171 lbs, 41 chest 33 waist. as far as quality, def comparable to Ralph Lauren and lacoste as the above article notes.

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