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Puma ESS ELEVATED Slim Fit Polo Collar T-shirt For Men

FA score8.6Great
Design9
Material8.5
Comfort9
Value for money8

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Our verdict

What we liked

  • Recycled Content Made with at least 20% recycled material, appealing to eco-conscious buyers.
  • Moisture Wicking Built for intense action with fabric designed to keep you cool and focused.
  • Embossed Branding Features a premium PUMA Cat logo that is embossed rather than just printed.
  • Smooth Shell Uses a cotton-polyester blend that feels exceptionally smooth against the skin.
  • Slim Fit Styling Offers an "edgy" and athletic silhouette for a modern look.

Could be better

  • Tight Fit The slim-fit nature may feel too restrictive for those preferring regular fits.
  • Synthetic Blend 48% polyester content might not appeal to 100% cotton purists.
  • Color Bleeding Requires specific detergents for colors to avoid fading the deep black.
  • Length Some users may find the athletic cut slightly short in the torso.

Specifications

TYPE icon
TYPE
T-shirt
OCCASION icon
OCCASION
Casual
NECK icon
NECK
Polo Collar
SLEEVE icon
SLEEVE
Short Sleeve
FABRIC icon
FABRIC
52% Cotton & 48% Polyester
FABRIC TYPE
Knitted
DESIGN & PATTERN icon
DESIGN & PATTERN
Solid
FITTING icon
FITTING
Slim fit
GENDER icon
GENDER
Men
COLOUR icon
COLOUR
Black
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TRANSPARENCY
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About Puma

All Puma

Rudolf Dassler registered Puma in Herzogenaurach, Germany, in January 1948, first as RUDA and then renamed it Puma that October. The company is now the listed Puma SE. In India it has operated since 2005 through its own subsidiary, Puma Sports India, rather than a licensee, and sells through in.puma.com, exclusive stores and authorised marketplace storefronts.

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Questions about this product

Is the Puma ESS ELEVATED Slim Fit Polo Collar T-shirt For Men worth buying?

We rate it 8.6/10 (great) after buying and testing it ourselves. What we liked most: Made with at least 20% recycled material, appealing to eco-conscious buyers. Could be better: The slim-fit nature may feel too restrictive for those preferring regular fits.

What is it made of?

Fabric: 52% Cotton & 48% Polyester; Fabric type: Knitted. See Specifications above for the full details.

Is it comfortable?

We score its comfort 9/10 (excellent), after using it ourselves.

Is it good value for money?

Its value-for-money score is 8/10 (great): we weigh what you get against similar products we’ve tested.

Is Puma an Indian brand?

No. Puma is from Germany, founded in 1948.

Is Puma a good brand?

We have bought and tested 117 Puma products, and their average FA score is 8/10 (great). The best-rated so far is the Club II Era Suede Sneaker For Men at 9.5/10.

How does Fashion Audit score products?

We buy every product ourselves and score it out of 10 on design, material quality, comfort and value for money. The FA score is the average of those scores. No paid placements: brands can’t buy a better score.

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