Ralph Lauren Debuts U.S. Open Shirt

Ralph Lauren Corp. is unveiling the high-performance Polo Tech shirt on opening day of the U.S. Open.

The Ralph Lauren Polo Tech shirt was developed with proprietary technology from Canadian-based OMsignal, whose team includes experts in neuroscience, sports medicine and engineering. With OMsignal, the shirt itself is the sensor. The OM platform delivers a wide variety of physiological data through seamless apparel directly to the users via an app on their smartphone.

As the official outfitter of the two-week U.S. Tennis Association tournament, Ralph Lauren is dressing several ball boys in the Polo Tech Shirt during select matches at the Billie Jean National Tennis Center.

Marcos Giron, the No. 1 singles player in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association, is playing in his first Grand Slam and will wear the Polo Tech shirt during his practices. He will track his biometrics and making adjustments in real time to his play, form and breathing.

“Ralph Lauren continues to be at the cutting edge of fashion and culture,” says David Lauren, senior vice president of advertising, marketing and public relations. Ralph Lauren. “Our goal is to create and reflect the ultimate lifestyle, and we believe that a healthy and active life is an essential part of that. Ralph Lauren is excited to help lead the industry in wearable technology in this ever-evolving, modern world.”

The debut at the US Open marks the first time a global sporting event is being used as a platform to launch a collection of wearable products.