Material Types
The bulk of the clothing we sell is either.
- Cotton
- Polyester/Cotton (usually 65% polyester)
- Polyester
Polyester is an easy care material and most of the polos we sell are 100% polyester. You can wash it at a high temperature and it dries quickly. It won't lose its shape or colour and doesn't need ironing.
For most people polyester is the most comfortable to wear. It is light and wicks moisture from the skin. Polyester polos come in different finishes, from very smooth to waffle.
Cotton A traditional material that has been largely superseded by polyester. But is is more breathable and some perople prefer it against their skin.
The downside to cotton is that it is usually heavier than polyester tops and it is prone to colour loss and going out of shape, including shrinkage. It also needs ironing, which polyester doesn't.
Poly/Cotton Best of both worlds, you get the hard wearing capabilities of cotton and the easy care and durability of polyester.
It is what most school polos are made from and we recommend it for the trades because it is less likely to pull than 100% polyester.