Kavu Bamboo Polo Shirt : An Eco Upgrade on a Classic Tee

I've been kicking around Colorado's mountain towns lately in Kavu's bamboo polo shirt, which has quickly become a favorite in my casual attire wardrobe. Not only does it look great and fit perfectly, but it's as soft as silk.

It's generally hard for me to find clothes that fit well. I'm tall and thin, and most larger sized garments are made for people who are large all the way around. I can either wear clothes that resemble potato sacks, or wear clothes that are simply too short. Thankfully, the Kavu line is perfectly sized for me. My polo shirt is trim and well cut -- no armpit wedgies, no extra fabric floating around, and just the right length through the torso. Also, Kavu has solved the mystery of how to infuse style into a traditional polo shirt. The contrasting shoulders look great and take this shirt a step above the average polo.

What I like most about the Bamboo Polo is its feel. It is soft, soft, soft. I actually feel like I'm wrapped up in silk when I wear it. It's made of a perfect blend of 70 percent bamboo, which gives it great moisture wicking properties, and 30 percent organic cotton, which just adds to an already inherent suppleness. It's been an extremely hot summer so far, so appreciate the breathability of the fabric. 

Aside from all this, I just feel good being able to wear clothes made of alternative, natural materials. Bamboo is cool: it's one of the world's fastest growing plants, which means it's an extremely renewable, sustainable resource. What's more, unlike cotton, it doesn't require a lot of fertilizer, pesticides, or even water to thrive. And best of all, bamboo clothes are naturally resist bacterial growth, so they don't wind up stinking. (Available in two color schemes)

Bottom Line: Instant classic, super soft, stylish and trim-fitting polo perfect for almost any occasion--N.W. (July '08) 

Price: $40 Click to Purchase

Manufacturer's Site: www.kavu.com