Product Overview
The Fruit of the Loom Kids long sleeve 65/35 polo is a resilient, medium-weight garment designed to withstand the rigorous demands of school life, sports clubs, and youth events. Constructed from a dependable 65% polyester and 35% cotton blend, this polo shirt balances comfort with impressive durability. Its long sleeves offer additional coverage for cooler environments or more formal youth uniform requirements, while the classic design ensures a professional appearance for any young team or organisation.
Key Features
- High-Temperature Washability: Guaranteed to perform at a 60°C wash, allowing for thorough cleaning and stain removal without compromising the garment's integrity.
- Cotton and Elastane Rib Cuffs: The inclusion of elastane in the cuffs ensures they retain their shape over time, preventing the sleeves from becoming loose or misshapen.
- Reinforced Construction: Featuring reinforced shoulder seams and a taped neckline to provide structural stability and prevent the garment from stretching out of shape during active wear.
- Fused Placket: A two-button fused placket with self-coloured buttons provides a clean, consistent finish that remains flat and tidy.
Design & Performance
The fabric composition of this polo shirt is engineered for performance. The polyester content provides excellent colour retention and crease resistance, which is essential for busy parents and school environments. Meanwhile, the cotton component ensures the fabric remains breathable and soft against the skin. This medium-weight fabric feels substantial without being restrictive, offering a reliable layer for year-round use. The addition of elastane in the ribbed cuffs is a thoughtful technical detail, ensuring that even after a long day of activity, the sleeves stay exactly where they should be.
Customisation: Print & Embroidery
This long-sleeved polo is an excellent canvas for both print and embroidery. For a formal and enduring look, we recommend embroidery for school crests, club logos, or individual names; the fabric blend supports high-density stitching exceptionally well. If your requirement involves large, vibrant designs for a specific event or tour, our printing processes provide a crisp, high-impact finish. Every customisation is handled by our expert in-house team in Telford, drawing on decades of experience since our establishment in 1976 to ensure your branding is executed with precision.
Use Cases
This garment is specifically tailored for junior school uniforms, sports academies, and youth leisure groups. Its professional appearance also makes it suitable for junior staff or volunteers at events where a unified, smart look is required. The long sleeves make it a preferred choice for outdoor activities during transitional seasons or for indoor environments where a standard t-shirt may not be sufficient.
Why MyWorkwear
MyWorkwear has been a specialist in the trade since 1976. Operating from our technical facility in Telford, we combine heritage knowledge with modern customisation techniques. We understand that durability is paramount when it comes to children's workwear, and we only select garments that meet our stringent standards for quality and longevity.
Practical Advice
The size range is extensive, covering ages 3/4 through to 14/15. When choosing for a growing team, consider that the 65/35 blend is designed for a consistent fit, but layering over a base layer may require a slightly more generous size selection. The long sleeves provide a smart alternative to a sweatshirt when a more formal collar is preferred.
Caring for your product
Maintaining the performance and appearance of this polo shirt requires adherence to specific care protocols. We recommend a machine wash at 60°C. This higher temperature is specifically supported to ensure that organic stains and dirt common in youth activities are effectively removed, keeping the garment hygienic and professional.
To preserve the fibres and any custom branding, do not use bleach. Bleaching agents can weaken the polyester-cotton blend and lead to premature fading of the fabric and logos. Similarly, this garment should not be tumble dried. Natural air drying prevents potential shrinkage and protects the integrity of both the fabric and any applied prints or embroidery.
When ironing, use a cool setting (one dot). High heat can damage the synthetic fibres in the blend and may distort the customisation. Finally, do not dry clean this garment; the chemicals used in dry cleaning are unnecessary for this fabric and could degrade the material over time.
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