Custom manufacturing
Pique Polo Shirt Manufacturer — Collar That Holds
A polo's collar is the whole garment. A collar that collapses or curls after two washes turns a premium polo into a work shirt, and no amount of good fabric rescues it. The fix is structural: the collar has to be knitted or fused as its own piece with the right interlining, cut on a stable grain, and top-stitched so it sits flat. We specify the collar construction separately from the body because it is the single largest driver of how the finished polo will be judged.
500 pcsMinimum order
7–10 daysSampling
180,000 pcs / monthMonthly capacity
Fabric weight and construction options
| Weight / type | Material | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|
| 180–200 gsm | Single pique, combed cotton | Summer polos, promotional and casual programmes |
| 200–230 gsm | Pique with 5% elastane | Better recovery, less distortion through the placket |
| 230–260 gsm | Heavy pique or double pique | Premium corporate and uniform polos |
| Cotton–poly | 65/35 pique | Lower shrinkage, colour retention for uniform programmes |
| Birdseye / waffle | Textured knit | Where a sold polo programme wants a point of difference |
Available decoration methods
| Method | Specification | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Embroidery | Up to 12 colours | The default branding route for polos; reads well on pique texture |
| Contrast tipping | Collar and cuff rib | A classic accent; needs matched shrinkage on the trim |
| Screen printing | 1–6 colours | Works on the body; less crisp over a heavy pique texture |
| Applique / patch | Woven or leather patch | Premium branding on corporate and sports polos |
| Contrast placket | Woven or jersey | A design accent that also reinforces the placket edge |
Specifications we manufacture to
- Fabric
- Single pique, double pique, cotton–poly, elastane blends, birdseye
- Weight range
- 180 – 260 gsm
- Collar
- Knitted or fused, self-fabric or contrast, with interlining specified
- Placket
- 2-button, 3-button, concealed, or woven contrast placket
- Cuff
- Ribbed or plain, matched to collar treatment
- MOQ
- 500 pcs per colourway
- Sampling
- 7–10 days
Decoration methods for this product
Related product categories
Frequently asked questions
How do you stop the collar curling after washing?
Collar curl is nearly always a construction issue. If the collar is cut on a cross-grain or without a proper interlining, it has nothing holding it flat, and washing exposes that. We cut the collar on the correct grain and specify either a knitted collar or a fused interlining matched to the fabric weight, then top-stitch it. It costs a little more and it is the difference between a polo that lasts and one that does not.
What is the difference between a knitted and a fused collar?
A knitted collar is made on a collar machine as a single piece, so it is inherently shaped and tends to hold well. A fused collar is cut from woven fabric and bonded to an interlining, which gives a sharper, flatter look and is cheaper at scale. Both are production here; the choice depends on the look and price point you are targeting.
Does pique shrink more than jersey?
Pique is a structured knit and generally holds its shape better than jersey, but the body still needs a compacted or pre-shrunk finish if a size chart has to hold. In a cotton–poly pique you get the best dimensional stability, which is why uniform programmes tend to use it.
Can I get tipping in a colour that matches my brand?
Yes. The tipping is a separate rib piece, so it can be any colour, but it needs its own dye lot and that affects the minimum run. If your brand colour is a strong one, expect the tipping minimum to nudge the overall order quantity up.