Embroidered polo shirts: Top 10

Branded workwear not only looks great, but research suggests it can boost employee morale, team spirit and work ethic, as well as improve customer trust and loyalty.

If you’re looking for embroidered polo shirts for your team, then look no further – we’ve got you covered!

Embroidered polo shirts: Top tips

If you’re looking at embroidered polo shirts, then you’ve already decided that embroidery – rather than print – is the best option for applying your company branding to your uniform.

Now, you need to ensure your finished designs look as good as they should.

Embroidery is a more expensive method of applying your branding to clothing than printing, so it’s even more important to make sure you get it right first time.

Here are our top tips for success:

• Choose quality
  When it comes to applying embroidered logos and other branding or identifiers onto workwear like polo shirts, it’s important to choose a high-quality garment with a tight weave, as this will ensure your finished designs look their best. Avoid embroidering waterproof garments for obvious reasons, as the tiny holes embroidery makes in a fabric will compromise any protective properties it has.
  
  
• Keep your design simple
  Complex shading and graphics don’t tend to be represented well in embroidery so, if your logo is particularly complex, you might want to simplify it or choose to print it instead. Embroidery vs print: Which is best for branded workwear? Find out in our helpful guide
  
  
• Don’t try to embroider waterproof items!
  Avoid embroidering waterproof garments for obvious reasons, as the tiny holes embroidery makes in a fabric will compromise any protective properties it has.
  
  
• Be prepared
  Establishing a relationship with a trusted workwear supplier that can hold your branded workwear in stock will help ensure the longer turnaround times for embroidery as opposed to print are not an issue in the longer term.

Best embroidered polo shirts: A guide

Ready to get started? Here’s our run-down of the most suitable polo shirts for embroidering with company branding.

FIREBACK WICKING POLYESTER EMBROIDERED POLO SHIRTS

This high-quality polo shirt is made from 200gsm moisture-wicking polyester in a sporty, quarter-zip design. Practical and stylish, its two-tone colour scheme and reflective detailing on the zip and along the shoulders, sleeves and hem panels makes it an attractive option for an embroidered polo shirt. Triple stitched along main seams for strength and durability, this polo shirt also comes with a padded taped neckline and open cuff for comfort.
View Fireback Wicking Polyester Polo Shirt

OSPREY EARTHPRO EMBROIDERED POLO SHIRTS

The ultimate sustainable option, this premium weight polo shirt is made from 35% cotton and 65% 220gsm recycled polyester certified according to the Global Recycled Standard (GRS). Extremely durable, with triple-stitched seams and a half-moon yoke at the neck, it may be washed at up to 60°c without losing its shape or material integrity. Available in single colours only, aesthetic detailing comes in the form of a knitted collar in a ribbed design, matching cuffed sleeves, and pearlised buttons.
View Osprey EarthPro Polo Shirt

EAGLE PREMIUM EMBROIDERED POLO SHIRTS

Available with short or long sleeves, this is a great option for businesses looking for a high quality, premium weight standard polo shirt. Made from 50:50 220gsm polyester and cotton, this single-colour shirt can be washed at up to 60°c without fear of the colour fading. Both the short and long-sleeved designs come with a padded, taped neckline for comfort, triple-stitching for strength, and aesthetic detailing included a ribbed knitted collar, cuffed sleeves and matching pearlised buttons. The long-sleeved polo shirt also has side vents for increased ventilation during wear.
View Eagle Premium Short-Sleeved Polo Shirt
View Eagle Premium Long-Sleeved Polo Shirt

SILVERSWIFT EMBROIDERED POLO SHIRTS

A two-tone version of the standard polo shirt above with a variety of different options available, this represents a stylish alternative for businesses looking for something a little different from their workwear. It is made from the same 220gsm polyester-cotton blend, triple-stitched for strength, and features a well-padded taped neckline as well as a ribbed knitted collar and cuffed sleeves.
View Silverswift Polo Shirt

WREN WOMENS EMBROIDERED POLO SHIRTS

A women’s fit version of the standard Eagle polo shirt, this single-coloured polo shirt is made from the same 50:50 polyester/cotton 220gsm combination, and to the same specification, making it a great choice for female employees preferring a better-fitting garment. Key features include triple stitching and a half-moon yoke at the neck for increased strength, knitted collar and cuffed sleeves in a ribbed design, pearlised buttons, and a padded, taped neckline. This women’s polo shirt is also washable at up to 60°c.
View Wren Women's Polo Shirt

THE UX EMBROIDERED POLO SHIRTS

A great budget option that is ideal for temporary staff, this button-up polo shirt is made from 180gsm polyester and cotton in a 50:50 blend. Designed in a contemporary fit, it has a knitted collar, taped neck and hemmed sleeves. Reactive dyed for better colourfastness, it may be washed at up to 60°c without losing its integrity. Meanwhile, the enzyme washed fabric makes for a soft and comfortable wear.
View The UX Polo Shirt

ULTIMATE COTTON EMBROIDERED POLO SHIRTS

The ultimate 100% cotton option, this single-coloured polo shirt is made from premium weight (220gsm) fabric with triple stitching and a taped neckline and side seams. Styling comes in the form of a rib knit collar and cuffs, and a three-button placket.
View Ultimate Cotton Polo Shirt

ORIOLE POLYESTER EMBROIDERED POLO SHIRTS

This single-coloured, 200gsm polo shirt, made from 100% polyester with inherent moisture-wicking properties, is another good quality polo shirt ideal for embroidering with a logo or other branding. It has a rib knit collar and cuffed sleeves, a padded, taped neckline, and pearlised buttons. Triple stitching and a half-moon yoke at the neck add strength, while the high-quality fabric reduces colour fade from washing.
View Oriole Polyester Polo Shirt

CLASSIC EMBROIDERED POLO SHIRTS

Made from 220gsm polyester and cotton in a 50:50 blend, this polo shirt follows a classic design, with a three-button placket, taped neck, knitted collar, and hemmed sleeves. It is triple stitched for strength and washable at up to 60°c, thanks to the high quality, colour-fast fabric used. 
View Classic Polo Shirt

For your embroidered polo shirt quote, contact our team today. To find our full range of polo shirts and available workwear please visit our online store.