Polo Shirt Tech Pack
A polo shirt tech pack tells the factory how to make your polo: front and back flat sketches, the body fabric and GSM, the knitted collar and placket, buttons, side vents, a graded size chart with tolerances, artwork placement, Pantone colors, labels and the quantity per size.
Use these front and back flat sketches as a starting point for your own. New to tech packs? Start with our free tech pack guide or look up a term in the glossary.
Polo shirt styles we make
We sew 3 styles of this garment: short sleeve, long sleeve and open collar. Prices are for 100 blank pieces in 240gsm cotton-poly quick-dry jacquard knit.
Long sleeve
Open collar
“On file” counts the designs we have already sewn in that style, so there is a pattern to start from. “Quoted” means we price that style by hand.
What goes in a polo shirt tech pack
A polo shirt tech pack has ten parts, from the cover page to the sign-off page; here is what each part should say for a polo shirt.
- Cover page: Brand name, style number, tech pack number and date, so every sample and bulk carton can be traced back to this file.
- Flat sketches: Front and back views showing the collar shape, placket length, button count, sleeve hem and side vents.
- Fabric and trims (BOM): Body fabric with composition and GSM (for example 240gsm cotton-poly jacquard knit), flat-knit collar, buttons (size, material and color) and thread color.
- Size chart and tolerances: All points of measure for XS to 3XL, including collar length, collar height, placket length and width, and side vent height, each with its tolerance.
- Artwork placement: Position and size in cm of the chest logo and any sleeve or back artwork; embroidery is the most common choice on a polo.
- Colors: Pantone TCX codes for the body, trims, thread and every artwork color.
- Labels and packaging: Neck label, care label with fiber content and wash instructions, hang tag, and folding and polybag instructions.
- Construction notes: Placket construction, buttonholes, collar attachment, side vent finish and any tipping stripes on the collar.
- Quantity and size breakdown: Pieces per color and per size. Custom orders start at 100 pcs per style and per color; stock-based orders from 50 pcs.
- Notes and sign-off: Anything not covered above, a revision history, and a sign-off line where you approve the file before bulk production.
To see every part filled in, read our complete hoodie tech pack example.
Price per piece
A blank polo shirt costs $8.50–$10.60 per piece at 100 pcs, $7.80–$9.90 at 200 pcs and $7.40–$9.50 at 300 pcs, in USD before shipping and duties.
| Quantity | Price per piece (USD) |
|---|---|
| 100 pcs | $8.50–$10.60 |
| 200 pcs | $7.80–$9.90 |
| 300 pcs | $7.40–$9.50 |
Blank garment in 240gsm cotton-poly quick-dry jacquard knit, before decoration. Stock-based orders from 50 pcs. Prices are before shipping and duties.
To start from one of our existing garments instead, see our polo shirt styles.
Decoration add-ons (per garment, 100 pcs)
Decoration adds from +$0.70 for a small screen print to +$4.40 for a large digital print, per garment, per position at 100 pcs, on top of the blank price.
| Decoration | Add per garment |
|---|---|
| Screen print, small (chest logo) | +$0.70 |
| Screen print, large (full front or back) | +$2.00 |
| Embroidery, small (chest logo) | +$1.20 |
| Embroidery, large (front or back) | +$3.70 |
| Digital print, large (full-color artwork) | +$4.40 |
Each print or embroidery position is priced separately, so a chest logo plus a back print counts as two add-ons.
Fabric & GSM options
For polo shirts you can choose jacquard knit or interlock, from 200 gsm up to 269 gsm. The table shows the blank price per piece at 100 pcs for each weight band. Each band starts at the price of its cheapest fabric type, so a heavier band can start lower.
| Fabric weight | Fabric types | 100 pcs, blank (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 200–239 gsm | Jacquard knit, Interlock | $8.30–$11.90 |
| 240–269 gsm | Jacquard knit | $8.50–$11.40 |
GSM is grams per square meter: the higher the number, the heavier and warmer the fabric.
Size chart & tolerances
Our polo shirt size chart runs from XS to 3XL with base size M, measured flat, and every measurement has a tolerance; half chest, for example, is ±1.3 cm.
Polo Shirt (Regular fit)
All measurements are taken flat, garment laid on a table, in the unwashed state. Switch between centimeters and inches above the table. ★ marks critical measurements. The 8 key points are drawn on the sketch. Point at or tap one of their rows to see where we measure it.
| POM | Measurement in cm | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC | Half chest ★ | 44 | 48 | 53 | 58 | 63 | 68 | 73 | ±1.3 |
| BL | Body length (HPS) ★ | 67 | 69.5 | 72 | 74.5 | 77 | 79.5 | 82 | ±2 |
| SW | Shoulder width ★ | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52.5 | 55 | ±1 |
| AH | Armhole (straight) | 20.7 | 21.7 | 23 | 24.3 | 25.6 | 26.9 | 28.2 | ±1 |
| SL | Sleeve length (from shoulder point) ★ | 20.4 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | ±0.6 |
| SO | Sleeve opening (half) | 15.4 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | ±0.6 |
| HW | Hem width (half) | 43 | 47 | 52 | 57 | 62 | 67 | 72 | ±1.3 |
| CL | Collar length | 40.7 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | ±1 |
| CW | Collar height (center back) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | ±0.3 |
| PL | Placket length | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | ±0.6 |
| PW | Placket width | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | ±0.3 |
| SV | Side vent height | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | ±0.3 |
| POM | Measurement in inches | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC | Half chest ★ | 17.3 | 18.9 | 20.9 | 22.8 | 24.8 | 26.8 | 28.7 | ±0.5 |
| BL | Body length (HPS) ★ | 26.4 | 27.4 | 28.3 | 29.3 | 30.3 | 31.3 | 32.3 | ±0.8 |
| SW | Shoulder width ★ | 16.5 | 17.3 | 18.1 | 18.9 | 19.7 | 20.7 | 21.7 | ±0.4 |
| AH | Armhole (straight) | 8.1 | 8.5 | 9.1 | 9.6 | 10.1 | 10.6 | 11.1 | ±0.4 |
| SL | Sleeve length (from shoulder point) ★ | 8.0 | 8.3 | 8.7 | 9.1 | 9.4 | 9.8 | 10.2 | ±0.2 |
| SO | Sleeve opening (half) | 6.1 | 6.3 | 6.7 | 7.1 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 8.3 | ±0.2 |
| HW | Hem width (half) | 16.9 | 18.5 | 20.5 | 22.4 | 24.4 | 26.4 | 28.3 | ±0.5 |
| CL | Collar length | 16.0 | 16.5 | 17.3 | 18.1 | 18.9 | 19.7 | 20.5 | ±0.4 |
| CW | Collar height (center back) | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | ±0.1 |
| PL | Placket length | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | ±0.2 |
| PW | Placket width | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | ±0.1 |
| SV | Side vent height | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | ±0.1 |
Draft starting spec, base size M. We confirm final measurements on your fit sample.
How to measure
- HC Lay flat, measure straight across 2.5 cm below the armholes, edge to edge.
- BL Measure straight down from the high point shoulder (HPS, where neck meets shoulder) to the bottom hem.
- SW Measure from the left shoulder point to the right shoulder point.
- AH Measure in a straight line from the shoulder point to the underarm point.
- SL Measure from the shoulder point along the outer sleeve to the sleeve opening.
- SO Lay flat, measure across the cuff rib edge, unstretched.
- HW Lay flat, measure across the bottom hem edge.
- CL Measure along the outer collar edge from collar point to collar point.
- CW Measure at center back from the collar stand seam to the collar edge.
- PL Measure the placket from top to bottom.
- PW Measure the placket from edge to edge.
- SV Measure from the bottom hem up to the top of the side vent.
Lead time
Bulk production of polo shirts takes 7–20 working days after sample approval, depending on order size, fabric and decoration; the sample takes 3–7 days.
| Stage | Lead time |
|---|---|
| Sample | 3–7 days |
| Bulk production, after sample approval | 7–20 working days |
Polo shirt tech pack FAQ
How much does it cost to make 100 custom polo shirts?
A blank polo shirt in 240gsm cotton-poly quick-dry jacquard knit costs $8.50–$10.60 per piece at 100 pcs, so about $850–$1,060 for 100 polo shirts before decoration, shipping and duties. Decoration such as a print or embroidery is added per garment, per position; see the add-on table above.
What is the minimum order?
Custom orders start at 100 pcs per style and per color. Sizes can be split inside a color. Stock-based orders, made from our ready blank styles with your decoration, start at 50 pcs.
How long does production take?
Sampling takes 3–7 days, and bulk production takes 7–20 working days after sample approval, depending on order size, fabric and decoration.
What GSM should I choose for a polo shirt?
Most polo shirts sit between 200 and 269 gsm: choose 200–239 gsm for a light, breathable polo and 240–269 gsm for a firmer polo with a crisper collar. Our standard polo shirt fabric is 240gsm cotton-poly quick-dry jacquard knit.
What size chart and tolerances do you use?
We start from the graded XS to 3XL chart on this page, base size M, measured flat with the garment laid on a table. Every point of measure has its own tolerance, and washed garments get wider tolerances. We confirm final measurements on your fit sample.
What do I need to send you to get a quote?
Send your tech pack, or just a sketch or reference photo, with the fabric weight you want, colors, decoration and position, quantity per size, and your delivery country. Message us on WhatsApp or email sales@unithundred.com.
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