Polo Shirts

Embroidery vs printing on polo shirts

Polo shirts sit between a t-shirt and formal workwear, smart enough for front-of-house or client-facing roles, casual enough for everyday team wear, which makes them one of the most commonly requested branded garments for businesses that want a professional look without a full uniform.

Embroidery is a popular alternative to printing for polo shirts specifically, giving a more premium, textured finish for a logo on the chest, and it tends to hold up better to repeated washing than a printed design in that position. For a larger design or full-colour graphic, printing is usually the more practical and cost-effective choice.

Fabric quality for regularly worn uniforms

Because polo shirts are often worn regularly as part of a uniform, fabric quality and fit matter more here than for a one-off event t-shirt, tell us how often the garments will be worn and washed so we can advise on a suitable fabric weight and print or embroidery method that will last.

Colour matching between the garment and an embroidered thread or printed ink is worth checking against your actual brand colours before a full order, since fabric dye and thread or ink colour don't always match as closely as they appear on screen.

About Polo Shirts

Order polo shirts from Star Printers in Tooting, London. Pricing depends on your exact requirements — call 020 8123 6699 or contact us for a quote.

Branded and personalised clothing is commonly used for workwear, teams, events and promotional giveaways. We print using DTF (direct-to-film), which handles full-colour and photographic designs well and has no large minimum order, so it works for both a single garment and a bulk branded order. Garment colour affects how a design will appear, and quantity affects price per item.

Best for

workwear, teams, events, branded merchandise and personalised garments.

What to confirm

Garment type, sizes, print placement, artwork and quantity.

Need help with your file?

Not sure about bleed, resolution or the best material, or don't have finished artwork at all? We offer a free design service to get your file print-ready. Call 020 8123 6699 or contact us before placing the order.

Can I order for a tight deadline?

Call us with the product, artwork and deadline before travelling or arranging delivery. We will confirm the production options available for your job.

Polo Shirt Sizes & Types

Sizes	XS - 4XL
Fabric	Cotton, cotton-blend or polyester (moisture-wicking) options
Print method	DTF (direct-to-film), suits full-colour designs and small or large quantities

Not sure what suits your job? Call 020 8123 6699 or contact us and we'll confirm before you order.

Polo Shirts: frequently asked questions

Can polos be embroidered instead of printed?

Ask us when ordering, we'll confirm what's practical for your logo and quantity.

What is the minimum order for branded polos?

There's no large minimum with DTF, tell us your quantity and we will confirm pricing.

Can different sizes be mixed in one order?

Yes, tell us how many of each size you need.

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