Everything you need to know about polo t-shirt manufacturing — pique vs interlock fabric, collar construction (flat knit, rib, tipping), placket styles, embroidery on chest pocket, and how to place a bulk order from Tirupur with your own branding.
The polo t-shirt is the most versatile garment in corporate and casual wear. From golf courses to hotel lobbies, the polo shirt signals professionalism and quality. Here is everything you need to know about polo t-shirt manufacturing from Tirupur.
Pique Cotton (200–240 GSM): The classic polo fabric. Textured weave with excellent breathability. The standard choice for corporate and golf polo shirts. Interlock Cotton (200–240 GSM): Smoother than pique, with a more premium hand feel. Used for fashion and luxury polo shirts. CVC Pique (60/40 cotton-polyester): Combines cotton comfort with polyester durability and shape retention. Popular for workwear polo shirts. Dry-Fit Polyester (160–180 GSM): Moisture-wicking performance polo for sports and outdoor activities.
Flat knit collar: The most common polo collar. Clean, structured look. Rib collar: Slightly more casual, with a ribbed texture. Tipped collar: Premium look with contrast colour trim on the collar edge. Self-fabric collar: Made from the same fabric as the body, for a seamless look.
Standard placket (3-button): The classic polo placket. 2.5 cm wide, 3 buttons. Extended placket (4-button): Longer placket for a more formal look. Concealed placket: Buttons hidden behind a fabric flap, for a clean, modern look.
Embroidery on left chest: The standard corporate branding position. Embroidery on sleeve: Secondary branding position. Woven label on collar: Premium brand identity. Screen print on back: For event and promotional polo shirts.
Standard pique polo (no print): $3.50–4.50. With embroidery (left chest): $4.50–5.50. Premium interlock polo: $4.50–6.00. Dry-fit performance polo: $3.50–5.00.
Esplandea Incorporation manufactures premium polo t-shirts for corporate, golf, hospitality, and fashion brands worldwide. Contact us for a free sample and quote.