Product Overview
The Gildan Softstyle adult double piqué polo represents a significant advancement over standard uniform options. Designed for those who require a balance of comfort and a professional aesthetic, this garment is constructed from 100% ringspun cotton. The choice of ringspun yarns ensures a softer feel against the skin compared to traditional cotton, while the double piqué knit provides a textured, substantial finish that holds its shape throughout the working day. This polo is engineered with a modern Euro fit, which offers a sleeker profile through the shoulders and sleeves, making it an excellent choice for businesses looking to project a contemporary image.
Key Features
- 100% Ringspun Cotton: The use of ringspun fibres creates a smoother, more durable surface that is as comfortable as it is resilient.
- Euro Fit Construction: A more tailored fit in the shoulders and sleeves provides a clean, professional silhouette without sacrificing range of motion.
- Reinforced Placket: The clean-finished placket features a reinforced bottom box and two colour-matched pearlised buttons for a sophisticated look that stands up to regular wear.
- Contoured Welt Collar: Designed to resist rolling, ensuring the collar retains its sharp appearance even after multiple washes.
- Tearaway Label: Ideal for companies wishing to add internal branding or for employees who find traditional tags irritating.
Design & Performance
Performance in a work environment is not just about durability, but also about how a garment feels during a long shift. The double piqué knit of the GD017 is specifically designed to be lofty and touchable, offering a lightweight to medium-weight feel that is breathable yet feels substantial. The side-seamed construction ensures the shirt maintains its structural integrity and doesn't twist after laundering. Furthermore, the rolled-forward topstitched shoulders provide extra strength at a common stress point, ensuring the garment survives the rigours of active work environments.
Customisation: Print & Embroidery
The GD017 is an exceptionally versatile garment for customisation. Its tight, ringspun knit provides a smooth surface that is perfect for high-definition screen printing or digital transfers, allowing for bold, intricate designs to be reproduced with clarity. For those seeking a more traditional and prestigious finish, the double piqué fabric is ideally suited for embroidery. Our in-house team in Telford, drawing on expertise dating back to 1976, uses state-of-the-art machinery to ensure your logo is applied with precision, providing a hard-wearing and professional look that represents your brand accurately.
Use Cases
Given its sleeker fit and premium feel, this polo is perfectly suited for front-of-house roles in the hospitality sector, corporate events, or as a high-quality uniform for sales teams. It bridges the gap between casual workwear and formal business attire, making it appropriate for both office environments and customer-facing site visits.
Why MyWorkwear
With nearly half a century of experience, MyWorkwear has been a trusted partner for UK businesses since 1976. Operating from our specialised facility in Telford, we combine decades of technical knowledge with a commitment to quality. When you choose us, you are benefitng from a heritage of craftsmanship and a team that understands exactly how to make your brand look its best on a professional garment.
Practical Advice
As this is a Euro fit garment, it is designed to be more form-fitting than a standard 'boxier' polo. If you prefer a looser fit or intend to layer it over a base layer during colder months, you may wish to consider sizing up. We recommend consulting our size guide to ensure the best fit for your team.
Caring for your product
To maintain the professional appearance and technical performance of this polo, we recommend a domestic wash at 40°C. Washing at this temperature effectively removes everyday dirt while preserving the integrity of the cotton fibres and the vibrancy of your custom branding.
When drying, use a medium tumble dry setting. Avoid excessive heat to prevent potential shrinkage and to ensure the shirt retains its tailored Euro fit over time.
If the garment requires bleaching, only use oxygen or non-chlorine bleach. The use of harsh chlorine bleaches will degrade the fabric strength and cause significant discolouration to both the garment and your logo.
It is vital that you do not iron the garment if it has been decorated with a print. Direct heat from an iron can melt or peel the print, causing permanent damage to the design. For embroidered items, iron on the reverse to keep the logo looking sharp.
Finally, avoid dry cleaning or using solvents for stain removal. These chemical processes can break down the natural oils in the cotton and interfere with the adhesives used in many modern printing techniques.
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