Why Custom Polo Shirts Elevate Your Brand
A crisp polo bridges the gap between comfort and professional polish—ideal for teams, business uniforms, golf outings, and corporate events. With premium fabrics and expert decoration, a well‑made polo reinforces quality, cohesion, and credibility every time your staff or students wear it. Underground Printing offers a wide range of options from women’s polos, men’s polo and performance fabrics, including top brands like Nike, Cutter & Buck, Adidas and more.
Value‑Driven Wins for Businesses & Teams
- Custom polos offer a professional appeal. Collars and clean embroidery project authority without feeling stuffy.
- Consistent brand image. Matching polos unify departments, volunteers, and student groups across groups and organizations.
- Performance comfort. Moisture‑wicking blends keep crews comfortable indoors and out, extending wear time and brand exposure.
- No minimums, fast free shipping, free design help. Order a single custom shirt or 1,000 pieces—our artists make artwork easy and all orders at Underground Printing always have free shipping!
Decoration Methods Compared
| Method | Best For | Pros | Things to Know |
| Embroidery | Staff uniforms, premium giveaways | 3‑D stitched logo, ultra durable | Ideal on pique or performance poly blends |
| Screen Printing | Large event polos, budget orders | Cost‑effective for 1–2‑color graphics | Works best on smooth cotton or poly/cotton |
| Digital Transfers | Small batches, intricate full‑color art | No minimums, great detail & stretch | Slightly higher unit cost; heat‑applied finish |
Need more insight? See our Embroidery vs Screen‑Print guide.
6 Design Tips for Stand‑Out Polos
- Keep the Left‑Chest Clean. Embroidery sizing can impact quality, for example, a 3.5″ × 3.5″ logo size may look better than something larger. Our sales team and in house art department will be able to mock up your logo and discuss options to make your logo look as good as possible at a great price.
- Balance Thread Colors. High‑contrast stitching boosts readability from 10 ft away.
- Add Sleeve Hits. Place a web URL or sponsor mark on the right sleeve for extra branding without cluttering the chest.
- Match Fabric & Method. Performance poly resists heavy ink; choose embroidery or digital transfers for breathable comfort.
- Choose Moisture‑Wicking Fabrics. Staff stay cool at outdoor events—keeping your logo in sight all day.
- Request a Sew‑Out Proof. We’ll stitch or press one sample for approval before bulk production.
From Cart to Campus: Ordering Checklist
- Polo style (pique cotton, performance poly, long‑sleeve) & color
- Decoration method (embroidery, screen print, digital transfer)
- Quantity & size break—remember, no minimums
- In‑hand date
- Fast free shipping on ALL orders or free pick‑up at any of our 30+ campus locations.
- Need help? Our in‑house artists provide free design assistance via chat or in person with a member of our sales team. We make it easy to design custom polos over email, phone or in person!
Ready to go? Start your Custom Polo Shirts order or call (800‑242‑4787).
Case Study: 1,200 Polos for Alumni Golf Day
“Underground Printing delivered 1,200 embroidered polos for our Alumni Golf Classic in just 5 days—and the performance fabric kept everyone cool on the course.”
—Mark T., Purdue University Alumni Relations
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What’s the minimum polo order?
A: None! Order one polo or thousands—our bulk‑pricing tiers simply drop the unit cost as quantities rise.
Q: How much does a custom embroidered polo cost?
A: Bulk pricing drops the price to save you money, for example you could get items as low as $19.50 per piece on 250‑unit orders (smaller runs are welcome too). The brand and style of polo you select will also impact pricing. There are several great styles to save money and provide great value.
Q: Do you offer design help?
A: Absolutely—our Online Design Studio is free and easy to use, and live experts are available via chat or you can meet with a member of our sales team at any of our 30+ convenient locations.
Q: Is shipping really free?
A: Yes! We provide fast, free UPS Ground shipping on all custom apparel items at Underground Printing.
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