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Tops
Custom polo shirts are collared knit tops branded with your logo, used by office, retail, hospitality, events and field teams across the UAE. You can specify the fabric, weight, colour, collar, placket and branding method. To order, request a quote with your quantity, size split and logo file.
Overview
The polo shirt is one of the most widely used uniform tops because it sits between a T-shirt and a formal shirt: smart enough for customer-facing roles, comfortable enough for a full shift, and easy to brand with a neat embroidered logo. It suits reception and sales staff, retail floors, delivery and installation teams, event crews and company giveaways alike.
The decision that matters most is fabric. Cotton pique feels soft and looks traditional, but holds sweat and can fade with frequent hot washes. Poly-cotton blends keep their shape and colour better through industrial laundering. 100% polyester moisture-wicking knits dry quickly and are the practical choice for staff who spend time outdoors or move between air-conditioned interiors and summer heat. Our guide to polo shirt GSM explains how weight affects feel and durability.
For branding, embroidery is the usual choice for a left-chest logo because it lasts as long as the garment and looks professional. Larger back prints, event graphics and multi-colour artwork are often better suited to DTF or screen printing. Tell us how the shirts will be worn and washed, and we will recommend a fabric and branding combination to confirm in your quotation.
Specifications
Typical construction options for this garment. The exact specification is agreed and recorded in your quotation.
Fabrics
Common fabric options and where each works best. Compare fibres and weights in the fabric guide.
100% cotton (combed or carded)
180–240 GSM
Best for: Office, retail and indoor customer-facing roles
Soft and breathable but slow to dry. Heavier weights hold shape better; expect some fading with frequent hot washes.
Typically 65% polyester / 35% cotton or 60/40
180–220 GSM
Best for: Uniform programmes with frequent or commercial laundering
Better colour retention and less shrinkage than pure cotton, with a cotton-like handle.
100% polyester (birdseye, mesh or micro-pique knit)
140–180 GSM
Best for: Outdoor, field, sports and event staff in UAE summer heat
Dries quickly and resists fading. Suits sublimation on white or light bases. Can retain odour without an appropriate finish.
Polyester-rich blend with cotton or modal content, sometimes with elastane
160–200 GSM
Best for: Mixed indoor and outdoor roles needing a softer handle
Balances comfort and quick drying; availability varies by colour and should be confirmed at quotation.
| Weight | Typical use | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 140–170 GSM | Promotional events, outdoor and sports use | Light and cool, but thinner fabrics show sweat and wear faster. |
| 180–200 GSM | Everyday uniforms for most roles | A balanced weight for UAE conditions; comfortable indoors and outdoors. |
| 210–240 GSM | Premium corporate and front-of-house uniforms | More structured and durable; warmer to wear outside in summer. |
Customisation
Each method suits different fabrics, logos and quantities. We confirm the method, size and position with a mock-up before production.
Availability of each method for your garment and quantity is confirmed on your quotation.
Well suited to left-chest and sleeve logos on pique and blends. Keep fine text above about 5 mm in height for legibility.
Good for multi-colour or photographic logos and back prints on cotton, poly-cotton and polyester.
Cost-effective for larger runs of simple one- to three-colour designs. Less suited to textured pique for fine detail.
Only for white or light-coloured polyester polos. Not suitable for cotton or dark garments.
Woven or printed labels can replace or supplement the existing label for branded programmes.
Sizing & ordering
Size ranges, colours, minimum quantities, prices and timelines depend on the garment, fabric and branding you choose. They are confirmed in writing on your quotation rather than estimated here.
Sizing differs between garment ranges, so the measured size chart for the exact garment quoted is supplied with your quotation. Collect staff measurements at these points, then compare them with that chart.
Fabric care
Care that keeps colour, shape and branding looking right through repeated washing.
General guidance only. Always follow the care label on the supplied garment.
Buying advice
Indoor staff in air-conditioned offices are usually comfortable in cotton pique. Staff who work outside, drive between sites or work in kitchens and warehouses tend to do better in moisture-wicking polyester or a poly-cotton blend.
Sizing differs between garment ranges. Collect sizes from staff using a sample set or the size guide and plan a small buffer for new joiners. Our size planning guide covers how to split quantities.
Dense embroidery can pucker lightweight polyester, and sublimation does not work on cotton. Compare methods in logo embroidery vs DTF printing before deciding.
Record the exact fabric, colour reference, logo size and position from your first order so replacements match. Colour can vary between dye lots, so ask how reorders are matched.
A lower price often reflects a lighter fabric or smaller logo. Ask each supplier to quote the same GSM, composition and stitch count. See what affects polo shirt cost.
| Fabric | Feel | Heat and sweat | Laundering | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton pique | Soft, natural | Breathable but absorbs and holds sweat | May shrink or fade with hot washes | Office and indoor roles |
| Poly-cotton pique | Cotton-like, smoother | Moderate; dries faster than cotton | Holds colour and shape well | Large uniform programmes |
| Polyester moisture-wicking | Light, technical | Wicks and dries quickly | Durable; wash cool to protect finish | Outdoor, field and events |
FAQ
Minimum quantities depend on the garment range, colour and branding method, so they are confirmed in your quotation. Share your expected quantity and we will tell you which options fit.
For outdoor or active roles, a moisture-wicking polyester or polyester-rich blend usually stays more comfortable because it dries quickly. For air-conditioned indoor work, cotton pique around 180–200 GSM is a common choice. See fabrics for UAE weather.
Embroidery is durable and suits small chest logos. Printing (DTF or screen) suits large designs, gradients and back prints. The right choice depends on artwork, fabric and quantity; we will recommend one when quoting.
Yes, mixed size runs are normal for uniform orders. Women's fits are available in many ranges; availability for your chosen fabric and colour is confirmed at quotation.
Lead time depends on garment availability, quantity, branding method and artwork approval, and is confirmed in your quotation. Allow time for a pre-production proof.
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