Polo Shirts
Washing & caring for polo shirts: keep the logo and the fabric
The care rules that matter
- Wash at 30°C for branded kit; 40°C for workwear that's properly dirty.
- Turn garments inside out so the logo faces in.
- Line dry where you can — tumble drying is the single biggest killer of print.
What the logo needs
Embroidery on polo shirts can take the wash; print needs the gentler cycle. Never iron directly on a vinyl transfer, and keep hi-vis away from fabric softener, which dims the reflective finish.
Garments to put the care rules on
- adidas® adidas Performance polo from £41.00
- adidas® Women's adidas Performance polo from £41.00
- Asquith & Fox Classic fit tipped polo from £14.50
- Asquith & Fox Men's classic fit contrast polo from £14.50
The golden rule
When in doubt, wash cold, inside out, and air dry. Your branded kit will still look new when the cheap gear has given up.
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