Lacoste upped the stakes in elegant sportswear game with the invention of the polo shirt in 1933. The original l.12.12, featuring a collar, a button band and a new knit fabric, was born. The historic slim fit design features a fitted cut. Made from over 12 miles of thread, with an embroidered crocodile made up of 2367 stitches… a lesson in expertise. - lacoste's signature pique knit fabric - ribbed finish on collar and sleeves - slim fit, adjusted cut - embroidered crocodile on chest - embroidered crocodile sewn on the chest care instructions: • normal process t max 30 • do not bleach • do not tumble dry • iron max sole-plate t 150 • do not dry-clean • line dry