Gear note from the shop: performance and dark fabrics show hoop burn, so we're moving our flat goods to Maggie magnetic frames. A 6.9" left-chest hoop or 8.7"×5" hoop with cut-away stabilizer keeps polos and work shirts flat and mark-free. More in magnetic frames vs factory hoops.

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Polo questions

Which polo holds up best for daily uniform wear?

For most crews the Port Authority K500 Silk Touch is the default: a 5-ounce poly-cotton pique that resists wrinkles and shrinkage and comes in over thirty colours with a matching ladies cut. If your people sweat through a shift, the K540 performance polo is 100% polyester with moisture wicking and holds embroidery colour better over time.

Do you have a womens cut so the team matches?

Yes, and we recommend it. Every polo we program has a matching ladies style number so a mixed crew looks like one team rather than everyone in the same boxy unisex shirt. Ladies cuts for the polos above are the L500 and L540.

Where does the logo go on a polo?

Left chest, just below and inside the placket, is standard. Second locations that work well are the right sleeve for a certification or a website, and the back yoke for a company name. We will show all of it on the proof before we stitch anything.

Can you add names to individual shirts?

Yes. Names are embroidered opposite the logo or under it, and we keep the name list with the order so reorders and new hires match the originals exactly rather than drifting in font or placement.

What is the minimum on embroidered polos?

There is none. We will do one. Most uniform programs run 12 to 50 at a time, and we keep your digitised logo on file so the next batch skips setup entirely.