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Short answer: Custom polos in bulk typically run about $16–28 per shirt delivered duty-paid, with an embroidered left-chest logo — more than a tee because the piqué-knit garment is heavier and embroidery is a more premium decoration.
Polos are the workhorse of business and team apparel: collared, professional, and durable. Here’s what drives the price and how to spec a sharp bulk order.
Two reasons: the garment and the decoration. A polo uses piqué knit — a textured, waffle-weave fabric that’s heavier and more structured than a smooth jersey tee — plus a collar, placket, and buttons. And polos are almost always embroidered, which reads more premium than print and is priced by stitch area rather than by color.
| Item | Tee | Polo |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric | Smooth jersey | Piqué knit (textured) |
| Typical decoration | Embroidery | |
| Look | Casual | Business / uniform |
| Delivered bulk price | $9–14 | $16–28 |
Embroidery is the standard for a reason: it’s durable, washes well, and looks corporate. A left-chest logo is the most common placement; sleeve logos and a small back-collar name are popular add-ons. Full-color printing is available too — useful for larger or photographic art — and because there’s no per-color charge, a multi-color printed design doesn’t raise the bill the way per-color pricing would at many US printers.
We quote one all-in price per polo — piqué garment, your choice of embroidery or full-color print, and delivery duty-paid to your door with no customs bill. No per-color charge and no setup fee. Minimum is 50 pieces, mixed sizes (including adult plus) all at one price, which suits mixed staff and team rosters. A real designer sends a free mockup within 24 hours; you approve before paying and see finished photos before the balance. Production runs 15–20 business days after approval, so order about three weeks ahead and we give you a specific delivery date.
How much do custom embroidered polos cost in bulk? About $16–28 per polo delivered duty-paid with a left-chest logo, depending on fabric and stitch area.
Why are polos more expensive than t-shirts? Because piqué-knit polos use heavier, more structured fabric with a collar and placket, and they’re usually embroidered — a more premium decoration than print.
Can I get multi-color logos on polos without extra cost? Yes — full-color printing carries no per-color charge, and embroidery is priced by stitch area rather than by number of colors.
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