E-Z Glider
Footballguy
Need to order some new polo shirts with logo for business. Last ones we got were crappy. Want to get something nicer this time. Any suggestions?
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Nice polo shirts for business (1 Viewer)
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Spike
Footballguy
I have a friend who does shirt printing as a side business, so I think I can give you a good practical suggestion.
Go to a local gym, one that has intramural league (basketball, volleyball, street hockey, whatever) and ask him who does their printing. It's likely a guy who can get whatever type of shirts you want (short-sleeved, long-sleeved, polo, sweatshirts) and print whatever you want on them. If he's any good, you should be able to meet with him in advance and have him show you samples that will give you a literal feel for the quality of the shirts, along with pricing models for all of them.
Go to a local gym, one that has intramural league (basketball, volleyball, street hockey, whatever) and ask him who does their printing. It's likely a guy who can get whatever type of shirts you want (short-sleeved, long-sleeved, polo, sweatshirts) and print whatever you want on them. If he's any good, you should be able to meet with him in advance and have him show you samples that will give you a literal feel for the quality of the shirts, along with pricing models for all of them.
urbanhack
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mr roboto
Footballguy
Honestly, at Kohls there are some nice, soft polos in many different colors by Apt 9 brand. They were pretty cheap when I bought a couple last week.
ETA http://m.kohls.com/kohlsopenapi/productmobile.html?productID=1420836/Apt-9-Solid-Polo-Men.jsp
ETA http://m.kohls.com/kohlsopenapi/productmobile.html?productID=1420836/Apt-9-Solid-Polo-Men.jsp
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mr roboto
Footballguy
These are nice but maybe a bit flashy for business embroidered attire?
Johnny Rock
Footballguy
Love Nike Dri-fit. Greg Norman has quality shirts too. I have golf shirts over ten years old and they still look brand new. Depends on what material you go with though.
urbanhack
Fight The Power!
I was posting for the type of shirt, but yes a solid is going to work much better than a pattern.
fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
doowain
Footballguy
Nike Dri-Fit Golf Polo and it isn't close. Had our company logo embroidered on them. These things fit perfectly and are comfy as hell. And you can golf in them. What's not to like? (other than them being a bit pricey after embroidering)
E-Z Glider
Footballguy
Is this "hang around the gym" thing some sort of schtick? Hell, I barely want to research it on the web. That's why I came here. I just want a link.
E-Z Glider
Footballguy
Walk me through this... you bought the shirts online and then took them somewhere local to the them embroidered?
avoiding injuries
Footballguy
My company does Nike or Under Armor golf shirts and gets them embroidered.
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Spanky267
Footballguy
Reach out to the local youth sports teams or even the YMCA in your area and find out who is making their logo'd shirts. Its usually someone local. Do you have your business logo as a high quality digital image already? If not its not a big deal but it can save you some money to have it already. Its going to cost a bit to digitize the image otherwise.
Here is one brand I have worn in the past. They have differing levels of quality depending on your budget and most companies that do screen printing and embroidery will be familiar with them.
http://www.portauthorityclothing.com/servlet/portAuthority?cat=Port-Collection&top=229173⊂=229182
I second the Nike Dri-Fit as well.
Here is one brand I have worn in the past. They have differing levels of quality depending on your budget and most companies that do screen printing and embroidery will be familiar with them.
http://www.portauthorityclothing.com/servlet/portAuthority?cat=Port-Collection&top=229173⊂=229182
I second the Nike Dri-Fit as well.
Spanky267
Footballguy
You need to find someone that does the embroidery first. Typically they can source the Nike or Under Armor shirts for you. Many times for less than retail. Then they charge you a fee to embroider them. Obviously that price goes down the more shirts you order.
Officer Pete Malloy
Footballguy
No ####."You want to buy a new TV? Go to all of the houses within a 5 mile radius of your house and ask the homeowners what kind of TV they have."
fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
I live in Amish Country
"You want to buy a new TV? Go to all of the houses within a 5 mile radius of your house and ask the homeowners what kind of TV they have."
avoiding injuries
Footballguy
doowain
Footballguy
No, there is a company near me that does customized company products. Pens, shirts, umbrellas, etc. They have a showroom where we went and picked out the shirts. Then we paid them to convert our logo into the format they need to embroider the shirts with.
Judge Smails
Footballguy
My friend has a company that does this. He's awesome. He does them for our golf tourney every year but has tons of corporate customers. How many shirts are you talkin'?
E-Z Glider
Footballguy
Ted Mullins
Footballguy
This will vary based on what shirts you get and the number of shirts you get. I'd imagine approximately the retail price of the shirt plus ~$5/shirt or so, maybe better if you are getting a bunch - say 50 or more? Would probably vary by shop. I worked at a shop that did this kind of stuff for a little while, and the Nike Dri-Fit shirts were popular. As already mentioned I remember seeing that you could order stuff from Lands' End and they would embroider it for you, but no clue as far as quality.
Quez
Footballguy
http://www.ataly.com/shop/shirts/polo-shirts
This site has most of the catalogs that local embroidery shops use. I recommend Nike, Ogio, Reebok, Cutter Buck, or Adidas.
UltraClub is OK if you are on a budget.
This site has most of the catalogs that local embroidery shops use. I recommend Nike, Ogio, Reebok, Cutter Buck, or Adidas.
UltraClub is OK if you are on a budget.
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Joe Summer
Footballguy
We did a Google search and found a local company that sources their own shirts (from virtually any supplier) and does their own embroidery. Good prices, too -- Nike Dri-Fit for about $30 each with logo.
WainiacS
Footballguy
I agree, Search "Your town" embroidery.
Go there and pick. Shirts are either 100% cotton, Blended between Polyester & cotton, or 100% poly.
Shirts are bucketed in: good, better, or best. Pricing will average probably $20, $28, $35 embroidered. I would expect to get 1 year out of a good shirt and 5 years out of the best.
Creating the embroidery '1x set up fee' will cost based on the stitches needed to create your logo.
I own a small business that specializes in embroidery so if you need more info let me know.
Go there and pick. Shirts are either 100% cotton, Blended between Polyester & cotton, or 100% poly.
Shirts are bucketed in: good, better, or best. Pricing will average probably $20, $28, $35 embroidered. I would expect to get 1 year out of a good shirt and 5 years out of the best.
Creating the embroidery '1x set up fee' will cost based on the stitches needed to create your logo.
I own a small business that specializes in embroidery so if you need more info let me know.
Brony
Footballguy
kutta
Footballguy
We had our new shirts done with Nike Dri-Fit and they are awesome. Super comfortable and they look great. Highly recommend.
NajehHejan
Footballguy
I second Lands End. Our company uses them. The prices are reasonable and good quality shirt, comes to you embroidered.
