Polo Shirt Customization Program for Police and Fire Departments with Smocking
Polo Shirt Customization Program for Police and Fire Departments
This programme covers the full path from a polo shirt concept to repeatable bulk supply for police and fire departments. The build starts from everyday-casual references — polo shirt in modal blend — then locks fabric weight, wash behaviour and fit tolerance so every reorder matches the approved sample.
Most polo shirt buyers arrive with one of these problems: delivery missed the season drop, or colour faded after a few washes. The fix is a written spec before bulk: shrinkage allowance, stitch density, colour tolerance and a golden sample kept at the factory.
Specification
| Product | Polo Shirt |
|---|---|
| Base fabric | Modal Blend |
| Decoration | Smocking |
| Fabric weight | 200-220 gsm |
| Fit options | Regular / Relaxed / Oversized |
| Colour options | 8 wash-stable shades |
| MOQ | 800 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 12 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-50 days after approval |
| Compliance | GOTS |
What you can customise
- Ruching — quoted per position and per colour on Modal Blend.
- Puff Printing — quoted per position and per colour on Modal Blend.
- Dye-Sublimation Printing — quoted per position and per colour on Modal Blend.
- Glow-in-the-Dark Printing — quoted per position and per colour on Modal Blend.
- Acid Wash — quoted per position and per colour on Modal Blend.
- Heat Transfer Printing — quoted per position and per colour on Modal Blend.
- Woven Label — quoted per position and per colour on Modal Blend.
How we produce it
- Tech pack review, fabric confirmation and lab dip approval
- Pattern, grading and a Modal Blend-spec prototype
- Fit sample and wearer test, then pre-production sign-off
- Bulk cutting with smocking applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 check and packing
Quality control
Every bulk lot is compared against the approved sample for shade, hand feel, measurements and wash behaviour. Polo Shirt reorders stay comparable over time because the spec, the lab dip and the golden sample are all on file.
FAQ
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard programmes start at 800 pieces per style and colour. We can split sizes across a size set, and for first orders we often accept a mixed-colour run to help you test the market.
How long does sampling take?
A first prototype is typically ready in 12 working days after the tech pack is confirmed, including fabric sourcing if the base cloth is not in our stock library. Revisions add about 3 days each.
Can you match a specific colour?
Yes. Send us a Pantone TCX reference or a physical swatch. We return lab dips for approval and hold bulk shade within the agreed tolerance band before cutting.
How is shipping handled?
We quote EXW, FOB, CIF and DDP. Consolidated sea freight is the default for bulk programmes, with air or express options when a launch date is at risk.
Start your polo shirt programme
Book a 20-minute call with our merchandising team and get a written quotation within 48 hours.
