The quarter-zip polo occupies a different wardrobe position from a standard button-placket polo. The zip mechanism at the neckline gives it a more contemporary, sportswear-adjacent silhouette while the collar and fabric construction keep it in smart-casual territory — a hybrid that works as a standalone shirt or as a mid-layer under a jacket or over a base layer depending on the temperature. At Emporio Armani's level, that adaptability is built into the design rather than incidental to it.
Made from a 70% lyocell and 30% cotton blend in Vietnam, this designer boys' polo shirt has a noticeably different hand feel and drape to a pure cotton polo. Lyocell is a semi-synthetic fibre derived from wood pulp — it's softer and more fluid than cotton alone, with a slight sheen that gives the green colourway more depth than a flat cotton finish would. The 30% cotton content gives it structure and breathability. Together they produce a fabric that sits between cotton casualwear and something slightly more considered in its finish.
The green colourway is a deliberate AW2026 choice — not a sportswear or summer green, but a rich, season-appropriate tone that reads as intentional in an autumn and winter wardrobe. Part of the Emporio Armani Polo Shirts collection at Childsplay Clothing, and suited to boys aged four through to sixteen who want a polo that brings something distinctive to an outfit rather than functioning purely as a neutral.
Product Details
Brand: Emporio Armani
Composition: 70% Lyocell, 30% Cotton
Colour: Green
Gender: Boys
Country of Manufacture: Vietnam
Category: Polo Shirts
Detail: Plain; quarter-zip neckline
Season: AW2026
Style No: EB001382-AF10127-U9019
Care Instructions
Hand wash or machine wash on a delicate cycle at 30°C — lyocell is more sensitive to agitation than cotton and benefits from a gentle wash
Do not wring or twist — lyocell loses strength when wet; press out excess water gently and reshape immediately
Hang to dry in shape rather than laying flat — the lyocell content gives the fabric its drape, which is best maintained by drying on a hanger
Do not tumble dry — heat and agitation can shrink lyocell and distort the garment's structure
Cool iron if needed, with the shirt slightly damp; avoid ironing directly over the zip pull
Style Variants
Available Colors: Green
Size Reference for Emporio Armani Zip Polo Shirt in Green
Available Sizes: 4 Yrs, 5 Yrs, 6 Yrs, 8 Yrs, 10 Yrs, 12 Yrs, 14 Yrs, 16 Yrs
