Sorry but it looks like you're using an outdated browser! Our site won't function properly in your browser, please try opening this site in Microsoft Edge if it is installed. Alternatively, please update your browser here.
Cotton and cotton blend polo shirts are the workhorse of the school uniform range because the fabric is soft against the skin, breathes well through a long classroom day, and holds a printed or embroidered logo cleanly through year after year of repeated washing. A poly-cotton blend at around 220gsm gives a durable finish that suits the daily rigours of regular school wear. Cool dry polo shirts in 100% polyester draw perspiration away during activity and suit sports days, PE lessons, and outdoor use equally well. Both types come in short and long sleeve versions. Short sleeve suits most of the Australian school year; long sleeve covers the cooler months. Sizes run from a children's 4 to 16.
A school canteen coordinator ordering shirts for the Year 6 student helpers chooses cotton blend polo shirts in the school's green and gold because the soft fabric sits comfortably through a long canteen shift and the embroidered school logo on the chest makes every student easy to spot and identify from right across the yard during a busy lunch period.
All styles can be embroidered, screen printed, or decorated with full colour digital transfers depending on the complexity of the artwork involved.
Key Facts
What is the minimum order?
Minimum orders vary by style and decoration method. Regular production takes 5–10 business days from artwork approval.
Which fabric is better for everyday school wear?
Cotton and cotton blend polo shirts suit everyday classroom wear because the natural fibres are softer and more comfortable for children sitting through a full day of lessons. Cool dry polyester suits active and outdoor wear because it manages moisture more effectively, but for a general daily uniform shirt, cotton or cotton blend is what most schools choose.
Can the shirt be used for both sport and general uniform?
Cool dry polyester works well as a dual-purpose shirt because the same shirt is comfortable during PE and consistent enough for general classroom wear. Cotton blend is less suited to this dual use because it holds moisture rather than wicking it away.
What decoration methods are available?
Embroidery suits a small detailed crest on the chest; screen printing suits a bold design across a larger area; full colour digital transfers suit complex logos that can't be cleanly reproduced in either of the other two methods. All three options cover the full range.
