Ralph Lauren Corporation announced the debut of the RLX CLARUS® Polo Shirt exclusively at the 2022 Australian Open Tennis Tournament, showcasing the Company's latest work in groundbreaking product innovation and sustainability. Made with the world's first high-performance cotton fabric, the RLX CLARUS® Polo Shirt utilizes a first-to-market patented platform to transform virgin and recycled cotton in ways that were never before possible. The technology creates enhanced cotton fibers with high-performance attributes, like quick-drying and moisture management, while still retaining the comfort and breathability of cotton.

The resulting material performs similarly to plastic-based synthetic fabrics like polyester and nylon, that use petroleum-based fossil fuels to achieve performance benefits. The textile innovation was developed by Natural Fiber Welding Inc. (NFW), a leading sustainable material science startup. During the 2022 Australian Open Tournament, Ralph Lauren will host an exhibition tennis clinic with a tennis legend, Sam Groth, and Josh Cavallo, professional Australian football player and avid tennis fan.

Groth and Cavallo will wear the new RLX CLARUS® Polo Shirt during the clinic, demonstrating its superior performance qualities during the height of the Australian summer heat. The RLX CLARUS® Polo Shirt will make its exclusive debut at the 2022 Australian Open, before rolling out global distribution. Additional styles and colors, as well as women's apparel, will be available in the coming weeks.