How to Choose The Right Custom Embroidered Polo Shirts

You need to purchase custom embroidered polo shirts for your business.  The embroidered shirts from your last shirt order didn't wear well so you're unsure about what shirt to get.  How do you choose the right polo, the perfect sport shirt that will be worn and that fits your budget?

 

Special Requirements For Your Polo Shirts

Before  considering specific shirts let your embroiderer know what color you want, if you need a ladies companion polo and if extended or tall sizes are required.  Also have a general idea of what quality you want and your shirt budget.  Knowing these specific needs will help narrow your choices.

 

Polo Shirt Fabrics

One of the primary decisions when choosing a sport shirt is whether you want 100% cotton or a cotton/polyester blend fabric.  Cotton is cooler, a blend will be more wrinkle, fade and shrink resistant.  Consider that although some people prefer a blend fabric, many of the better quality 100% cotton polos are preshrunk and wrinkle resistant.  Also check out the look and feel of the fabric's texture.  Polo shirts are made from fabrics ranging from jersey knit, a T-shirt-like fabric, to textured materials such as pique and honeycomb pique. 

 

Narrow Your Polo Choices

Narrow your choices to two or three sport shirts at different price points.  Even if you are on a strict budget, the least expensive shirt may not be the best buy.  Consider who will wear the polo shirts and who will see them.  Are they long term employees or seasonal workers; sales people or kitchen staff?  A quality polo is a good choice for long-term workers but a less-expensive shirt might be better for summer employees.  Also remember that employees will be more likely to wear a quality polo that looks and feels good.

 

Ladies Companion Polos

If you need a ladies companion polo, consider getting feedback about possible choices from the women.  While all ladies companion shirts are sized for women with shorter sleeve and hem lengths, ladies necklines can vary from a standard reversed placket to a V-neck button placket or johnny collar.  Some women feel more comfortable wearing a men's polo shirt so its good to give them that option.

 

Special Features For Polo Shirts

Once you've reviewed your needs you might want to consider  polo shirts with special features such as moisture-wicking or stain resistant material.  These fabrics help employees  present a professional image under all working conditions.  Also consider polo shirts with trim details.  A trim color will help emphasize your logo.  For example, if your business name is in white, choosing a polo with a white accent on the collar will add emphasis to your logo.

 

Choosing Polo Shirt Sizing

When collecting sizing information make sure employees are clear about what size they want.  If they need a tall/long size have them write out tall or long, for example, 2X long rather than 2XL.  For women, make sure they note if they want a ladies or a men's size so its clear what they need. 

 

 

J. DeRosa, 2/9/08

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