Golf polos: cotton-blend vs performance fabric
The two polo families Tee Box Golf Co. embroiders most are the cotton-blend Port Authority K500 and the performance polyester K540 and brand polos. Here is how to choose.
Side by side
| K500 Silk Touch (cotton blend) | K540 and performance polos | |
|---|---|---|
| Feel | Cotton pique, softer | Smooth polyester, lighter |
| Heat | Warmer, absorbs sweat | Wicks and dries fast |
| Colors | Deep range, easy to match sponsors | Good range, fewer odd shades |
| Embroidery | Holds dense logos well | Needs lighter density; may pucker if overbuilt |
| Price | Blank $13.55; $17.55 to $19.55 all-in | Quoted per job; same embroidery matrix |
| Women's cut | L500 | Varies by brand |
Pick cotton-blend when
- The polo is a uniform worn indoors and out
- Sponsor colors must match a swatch
- Budget is the first question
Pick performance when
- The event is in summer heat
- Players will wear it during the round
- The buyer wants a brand name (Nike, adidas, Puma)
Sizes and upcharges
K500 runs XS to 6XL. 2XL and up carry a $1 to $7 upcharge by size. Collect sizes before you order; we cannot run polos without them.
Brand polos
Battle Born Clothing is an authorized Nike decorator and sources adidas and Puma through SanMar. Brand pricing is respected, so those blanks are quoted per job. Decoration is the same $6.00 to $4.00 matrix.
Questions
How big should a left-chest logo be?
3 to 4 inches wide. Under 6,000 stitches is included.
Can you do a sleeve logo too?
Yes. A second location is quoted per job plus a second digitizing fee if the art differs.