There are so many fabrics available on the market to choose from and this is also true of promotional polo shirts available for branding. To start, its best to determine who and what the polo shirts are to be used for – this will help determine what fabric to choose. Common fabrics for embroidered polo shirts include 100% cotton, cotton/lycra/elastine blends, cotton/poly blends, 100% polyester.
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Let’s look at each in order:
100% Cotton: Cotton is loved by many and cursed by others. Cotton is a natural material and a staple of the embroidered polo shirt market for years. Cotton is breathable, soft, comfortable and wears well. As cotton is a natural fibre, darker fabrics tend not to hold their colour as well over time and it can show wrinkles more easily. Cotton polos can sometimes shrink with incorrect laundering. That said cotton polos remain a very popular option.
Best use: Traditional classic look and great as a higher end Corporate Gift for clients
Cotton/Lycra/ Elastine Blends: Lycra and elastine are exceptionally stretchy synthetic fibres with increased elasticity. They are often added to cotton to improve elasticity and longevity. Cotton lycra fabrics have the advantage of being soft, comfortable and breathable similar to cotton, but are less likely to fade or pill than 100% Cotton garments. These fabrics are best chosen for a modern fitted polo designed to be worn close to the body.
Best use: close fitting, wrinkle free smooth look
Cotton/ Polyester Blends: These fabrics are a blend of polyester and cotton in any ratio. Cotton/poly Polos are often marketed as Moisture Wicking and can have brand names attached to them. These Polos can be cotton backed which allow for comfort of cotton against the skin, but the durability and performance of polyester. This fabric is easy to care for, can be machine washed, needs minimal ironing and has great colour retention.
Best use: General Use, Workwear, Corporate uniforms, Promotional golf days
100% Polyester: Polyester is very easy to care for and needs minimal ironing. It is ideal for high Visibility garments, garments with high UV exposure and where colour retention over multiple washes is important. All sublimated garments use 100% polyester materials. Many new fabrics also have moisture wicking qualities and are can be branded under names such as Drywear, Trudry etc.
Best use: High visibility workwear, fully sublimated garments, team wear, promotional golf days
Tip 2 : Choose the right base colour for your embroidered polo shirtPolo shirts mostly come in plain colours or as a base colour with a trim on collars, piping or sleeve. The most common base colour for polo shirts is black, navy or white with accent trim colour options. Consider the colour of the logo as a polo shirt with a vibrant colour can really stand out when paired with tonal embroidery to match. Block colour polo shirts that have a colour trim that matches your logo can also help your logo stand out in a crowd. Logos which have large number of colours generally look better on a block colour.
Many people may not consider how a polo colour will wear. Outdoor workers exposed to the sun prefer lighter colours to keep cool, but can find white a difficult colour to keep clean. A great alternative to white is a grey marle which is light enough to keep cool on hot days and still looks good even with light soiling.
View many great design ideas in over 50 categories. All design ideas can be customized for your group with the online t-shirt designer
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We can do a fully custom design for your group. From a drawing, a previous shirt, or just an idea, our talented artists can do anything! No additional charges for custom artwork!
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We offer baby and toddler t-shirts and bodysuits for your group. We print these with a digital process so they are priced differently. You get to take advantage of the quantity pricing of the regular t-shirts in your order, but the base price of the baby and toddler shirts is higher due to the decoration process. Learn more about baby and toddler shirts. See the available types: Baby Bodysuits, Baby T-shirts*, Baby T-shirt Bodysuits, and Toddler T-shirts*.
* Most PopularAdd names to the back of some of your t-shirts! We can also add personalized numbers to the back of your shirts! View all information about adding Personalization to your T-shirt order.
We now can mix most wicking and performance shirts with your 100% cotton t-shirts and hoodies! Below are our most popular wicking t-shirts:
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“What shirt size do you want to order?” Best advice we have is ask them! Guessing sizes is a minefield. Every group is different.
For the B110 100% Cotton Short Sleeve T-shirt we have a size sample kit you can order. It comes with a coupon you can apply to your custom t-shirt order.
Not all medium-sized shirts are the same. Garment types (even the same vendor!) are often cut differently. In general all garments are cut differently. Please review the garment detail pages for sizing information. Smaller shirts and features like zippers, v-necks and scoop necks can affect the overall imprint size for all your shirts.
Ordering extra shirts is the best thing you can do to solve size issues. After the shirts arrive, some people change the size they need. Having a few backup shirts enables you to keep those people happy. As new people join the group, it’s a great idea to welcome them with a t-shirt.
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Prices vary. View pricing info in the design idea viewer.
• Decide on the design: In-house Design Idea or Custom?
• Pick your t-shirts and other garments.
• Round up the cost and take pre-orders.
• Order 20% extra shirts for new people.
• Place your order and make changes to the provided proof.
• Wait a short time for your new t-shirts to arrive!
Sign in, find the order in “Current Orders” then click the “Reorder” button (If it says the order cannot be reordered online, you can simply call us with your 6 digit work order number and we’ll be able to help!). We have new reorder discounts! Within 60 days and After 60 days
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Screen Printed Garments
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We carefully select the most suitable and cost-effective decoration method for your order, ensuring the best results for your apparel. Please note that if you place a reorder, the decoration method may change depending on the garment type and order quantity. If you have a preference for a specific decoration method, let us know—this may affect the pricing.
Some inks require specific processes. Inks like Glow in the Dark, Metallic Gold and Silver, Fluorescent Pink, Neons, and Glitters all require Screen printing. These inks require a minimum order of around 20-40 garments. Additional charges of .50-1.00 per shirt may apply. We will reach out to you to discuss this since our online ordering system does not deal with this.
Screen printing is the Best Choice for larger custom t-shirt orders since larger orders usually cost significantly less when screen printed. A screen-printed design will last as long as the garment—even when worn by an active person. Read our article on the screen vs digital printing See the extensive charts and description of the decoration process. Learn all about Halftones and how we use them in screen printing.
Digital Printing is good for shirt orders under 10 pcs. It is a computer-controlled printing process that applies special ink to the fabric. While not as durable as screen printing, digital print has an advantage: it costs the same regardless of the number of ink colors used in a design. This process is perfect for small quantity orders and single shirt orders. Digital printing cannot reproduce some specialty inks like Glow or Glitter.
Custom T-Shirts are a great way to build pride and a sense of association in your group. Custom T-Shirts can cut through the the social status many people convey with clothing. A custom T-shirt with your groups identification or message puts that message first! You’ll quickly see how new people feel right at home when they get their group t-shirts.
Start the conversation about your group! Whether you’re a church group or a business, all organizations need to spread the word about how great they are. Let future customers, employees or members see the great things your people are doing by wearing a custom t-shirt for a volunteer activity or service project.
Contact us to discuss your requirements of Custom Sublimated Golf Shirts. Our experienced sales team can help you identify the options that best suit your needs.