As summer’s heat grows more intense by the day, there’s something to be said for embracing a more easygoing, laidback style of dressing — a sense of leisure, ease and comfort, without losing any of the polish you need for your day-to-day, summer-friendly #OOTD lineup.

The good folks at Mack Weldon have long focused on nailing the right balance between polish and comfort, expertly dialing in a lineup of proprietary fabrics that stretch, move with you and wick away moisture, all the while retaining the sharp looks you need for a day at the office, a day on the links or a summer date night — or a dash of all three.

In my book, the Mack Weldon SILVER Pique Short-Sleeve Shirt is the latest and greatest innovation put forth by the New York City brand. Keep in mind, this commitment to comfort and quality includes a lineup already featuring some of the softest, best boxer briefs, T-shirts and performance pants for men out there. So, what makes the Mack Weldon SILVER Pique Short-Sleeve Shirt a worthy addition to your rotation of casually cool yet office-ready shirts?

Well, my friends, like the company’s innovative SILVER fabric lineup of tees, shorts, boxers and more, it all comes down to the proper lightweight fabrication. A stretch pique cotton (also available in a crisp Long-Sleeve version) features anti-odor Ionic technology, and it doesn’t hurt that your new favorite short-sleeve shirt also uses Supima cotton to get things started.

The result is a shirt that feels as comfortable and stretchy as your go-to athleisure gear, yet with the crisp look and effortless cool of a flattering short-sleeve buttondown. The collar itself mimics that of an Oxford cloth shirt, while the color calls to mind cool chambray (one of two options from Mack Weldon) — chalk up another winning point on the scoreboard when it comes to the Mack Weldon SILVER Pique Short-Sleeve Shirt.

In sizes ranging from S to XXL, there are options aplenty out there to amp up your wardrobe — it’s somewhere between the preppy sport potential of a Mack Weldon polo and the laidback nature of a Mack Weldon henley.

And yet, in my experience, the Mack Weldon SILVER Pique Short-Sleeve Shirt should prove wearable with everything from tan chino shorts to navy stretch trousers or even linen lounge shorts and canvas sneakers. It’s hard to top that kind of versatility, but the Mack Weldon SILVER Pique Short-Sleeve Shirt goes a step further with warm weather-approved comfort — try one out and let me know where it takes you, folks.