Performance fabric for organisations that do things, not just wear things
A standard cotton polo looks fine at a networking lunch, but it starts to struggle at a corporate sports day in 32-degree humidity.
A performance polo in the right polyester-cotton blend handles both contexts with equal composure, which is why organisations that run active programmes, outdoor events, and team-building activities consistently choose a performance blend over a standard cotton polo for their branded apparel.
The Ultifresh Double Pique Premium Polo is built specifically for this use case. The moisture-wicking fabric moves sweat away from the skin and disperses it across the surface for fast evaporation. The Ultifresh treatment maintains freshness through extended wear. The double pique construction gives the polo the structured, professional appearance that a corporate event requires. The result is a polo that performs under physical pressure and still looks composed when the activity is over.
Fabric blend and performance rationale
The fabric is a 60% polyester and 40% cotton blend. This ratio is deliberate. The polyester majority drives the performance properties: moisture management, fast drying, dimensional stability, and colour fastness through repeated washing. The 40% cotton component retains a degree of natural softness and breathability that a pure polyester polo cannot match, making the fabric comfortable against the skin for extended wear including full-day event use.
The blend should be understood in contrast to the Premium Pique Polo (AW0157), which uses a 60% cotton and 40% polyester ratio. AW0157 leads with cotton for a more natural feel suited to office wear and smart-casual uniforms.
This polo leads with polyester for stronger moisture management suited to active event contexts. Both are quality options; the choice between them depends on whether the primary environment is an office or a sports day.
Double pique weave
Pique is a weaving method that creates a raised, textured surface on the polo fabric. Double pique is a more complex construction than standard single pique, producing a denser, more three-dimensional surface texture with greater dimensional stability. The double pique surface holds its structure better under repeated washing and physical wear than single pique, which means the polo maintains its premium textured appearance throughout its use life rather than flattening and losing structure over time.
The double pique surface also provides a slightly better substrate for embroidery than a plain or single pique weave, as the raised structure gives embroidery thread a more stable backing that reduces puckering.
Five neutral colours
Available in Light Grey, Navy Blue, Black, Dark Grey, and White. This is a deliberately neutral palette that covers the most commonly ordered corporate uniform base colours without the complication of brights or mid-tones that can be harder to pair with existing brand colour systems. All five colours accept embroidery and print branding cleanly. Multiple colours can be ordered in the same run subject to minimum quantities per colour.
Custom branding options
Embroidery on the left chest is the standard and recommended branding placement for this polo. The double pique surface is an effective embroidery substrate that produces clean, stable results. Heat transfer printing is available for full-colour logos and artwork. Silkscreen printing is available for clean, bold single or multi-colour designs.
The right chest, sleeve cuff, and collar are available as secondary branding zones.
Not sure which method suits your design?
Share your artwork with us and we will recommend the best approach.
How this differs from the other polo shirts in Printopia’s range
- The Adidas M SS Polo (AW0160) is a premium brand polo in 100% recycled polyester with Aeroready moisture-wicking for outdoor and sport-adjacent events where the Adidas name adds gifting value.
- The Premium Pique Polo (AW0157) is a 60% combed cotton blend with a natural feel, suited to smart-casual office uniforms and client-facing staff.
- The Ultifresh Double Pique (AW0154) sits between these two in the positioning map: it has stronger active performance properties than AW0157 due to its polyester-majority blend and Ultifresh treatment, but does not carry brand name equity. For organisations that need a performance polo for active events at a more accessible price point than the Adidas option, this is the right choice.
Ordering information
- Do reach out to us to enquire about the minimum quantity needed for this product.
- Standard lead time is about 7 to 10 working days from artwork approval.
- Rush orders are available for tight deadlines, get in touch and we will do our best to make it work.
Every order includes a free digital mockup so you can see how your branding looks on the tee before we go into production.
Frequently asked questions
What does Ultifresh mean and why does it matter for corporate uniforms?
Ultifresh refers to an antimicrobial or odour-management treatment applied to the fabric that inhibits the bacteria responsible for fabric odour during and after physical wear. For staff who wear the polo daily as a uniform or participants who wear it through a full active event day, this treatment keeps the polo fresher between washes and meaningfully extends its comfortable daily use life.
How does the double pique weave differ from standard pique?
Standard pique produces a raised, textured surface on the polo fabric. Double pique uses a more complex weave structure that creates a denser, more three-dimensional texture with greater dimensional stability. The result is a surface that holds its structure better through repeated washing and wear, and provides a more stable substrate for embroidery branding.
Is this polo better for active events or office wear?
With its 60% polyester majority and Ultifresh treatment, this polo performs better than a cotton-dominant polo under active conditions. It is well-suited to corporate sports days, team-building events with physical components, outdoor events, and charity runs. For pure office uniform use where a natural cotton feel is the priority, the Premium Pique Polo (AW0157) with its 60% combed cotton blend is the better choice.
Can I order in multiple colours for the same event?
Yes. Colour mixing within a single order is available subject to minimum quantities per colour. This is commonly used for team differentiation at sports days or departmental colour coding within a corporate uniform programme.