CP-7104 · PIQUÉ COTTON
Classic Piqué Polo
220–250 gsm · cotton / poly piqué · S–5XL
From $6.00 at 1,000 pcs
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Piqué cotton
Why 220 gsm and not 180
Piqué is the default uniform knit for a reason. The honeycomb face holds an embroidered crest without puckering, hides a day of wear, and keeps a collar standing. Weight is where most suppliers quietly save money.
The weight decision
At 180 gsm a polo is cheaper and lighter, and it will look fine in a product photograph. Worn five days a week and washed weekly, the body starts to show through and the collar rolls. Our piqué programme runs 220–250 gsm because uniforms are washed far more often than retail shirts.
The trade-off is honest: a heavier knit is warmer, costs more per piece and is not the right choice for outdoor summer teams. For those we point you to the 175–200 gsm performance range instead. We would rather move you to a different product than sell you the wrong one twice.
Embroidery density matters as much as fabric weight. A dense crest on a light knit pulls the face into a ripple that no amount of pressing removes. We set stitch density against the gsm of the actual blank, and we will tell you when your crest needs a woven badge instead.
Piqué programme
| Parameter | Range | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric weight | 220–250 gsm | Holds shape through repeated washing; supports dense embroidery |
| Composition | Cotton / polyester blends | Cotton hand-feel with better dimensional stability |
| Size run | S–5XL | One programme covers front-of-house and back-of-house |
| Custom MOQ | 5 pieces | Top-ups stay in the same colour standard |
| Collar | Ribbed knit, separate attachment station | The first part of a polo to fail in service |
Piqué styles with full pages
Our classic piqué block is the starting point for most club and staff programmes.
Piqué questions
Will a 220 gsm polo shrink?
Any cotton blend moves a little. We control it in cutting and finishing, and we will give you the expected shrinkage for the exact blank on the spec sheet. If you are sizing a large uniform rollout, order a sample in each size block first.
Ask us on WhatsAppCan you embroidery a detailed crest on piqué?
Usually yes, but very fine text and gradients do not stitch well at small sizes. Send the artwork and we will say whether embroidery, a woven badge or a printed application is the right route before sampling.
Ask us on WhatsAppIs piqué suitable for hot climates?
It is heavier than our performance knit. For outdoor teams in warm regions we normally recommend the 175–200 gsm quick-dry range and keep piqué for staff and clubhouse use.
Ask us on WhatsAppAsk for a piqué sample in your colour.
We will quote the sample, the 5–99 tier and the 300+ tier together so you can compare.