Which AS Colour polo or shirt should you choose?
The grid splits into three jobs: polos for uniforms, dress and casual shirts for front-of-house and office teams, and work shirts for trades and site crews. If you are dressing a team for the first time, start with a polo. The Chad Polo is 220 gsm combed cotton and the Mens Pique Polo is 240 gsm cotton, so both are a solid, heavy knit that holds a stitched logo without puckering. Gsm is grams per square metre, which tells you how heavy the fabric is.
| Style | Fabric on the product page | Where it fits |
| AS Colour Chad Polo | 220 gsm, 20-singles 100% combed cotton, 3 button placket | Everyday staff polo |
| AS Colour Mens Pique Polo | 240 gsm, 20-singles cotton, 2 button placket | Heavier polo for hospitality, clubs and sales teams |
| AS Colour Oxford Shirt | 100% woven cotton, button-down collar, chest pocket | Office, retail and front-of-house |
| AS Colour Mens Work Shirt | 240 gsm 100% cotton drill, two chest pockets with pen channel | Trades, workshops and field teams |
| AS Colour Corduroy Shirt | 300 gsm 100% cotton corduroy | Cooler-weather team wear and gifts |
| AS Colour Work Safety Polo | 185 gsm 100% recycled polyester, moisture wicking, safety orange or yellow | Site and roadside teams |
The range also includes the Chad long sleeve polo, a short sleeve Oxford, a Denim Wash Shirt, a Blue Denim Shirt, a Check Shirt, and a Work Polo and Work Short Sleeve Shirt. If you are dressing women or want something outside this group, our AS Colour ladies shirts and polos sit alongside it.
What is the best way to put a logo on a polo or shirt?
For staff polos and shirts we'd embroider. It lasts as long as the garment, it reads as uniform rather than giveaway, and it doesn't crack or peel in the wash. The usual spot is the left chest, with a sleeve or back yoke as a second position if you want one. Embroidery is limited on fine detail and tiny text, so a simple, bold logo gives the cleanest result.
- Embroidery suits most logos on polos and shirts, and the artwork is digitised into a stitch file first.
- DTF transfers suit full-colour artwork, gradients and small runs, though the feel and wash life differ from stitching.
- Screen printing is a better fit for larger back prints on work shirts than for a small chest logo on a polo.
The artwork team confirms the final method on your proof, and textured fabrics such as the corduroy are checked for suitability before anything is made.
How does ordering work?
There's no minimum, so a small team can order a handful of polos, though the price per garment drops noticeably from around 10 because the logo setup is spread across more pieces. Embroidery needs a one-off digitising setup, and you can mix colours and sizes in one order. We send a free digital proof showing the position, size and method, and nothing is made until you approve it. Some stocked orders can be ready the same day, and your quote confirms timing for your job. Many of these products show quantity pricing on the product page, and the quote confirms the branded price.
Who buys AS Colour shirts and polos?
Hospitality and retail managers order polos and Oxford shirts so a whole team looks consistent to customers every shift, and an embroidered logo stays on the garment for years of washing. Trades businesses order the work shirts and the Work Safety Polo for crews who wear the brand all day on site. If you are working with a hi-vis garment, tell us what it will be used for: its product page lists AS/NZS 1906.4 Class D testing, but decoration over reflective or coloured panels can affect compliance, so we confirm it before production.
Clubs and agencies often pair a polo with a cap for events, and a corporate gift of a quality shirt is worn far longer than most promotional items. Multi-site organisations that reorder uniforms, such as franchises and real estate networks, can ask us about an online store and uniform program.
What goes with men's shirts and polos?
Teams usually add layers and extras. Look at AS Colour men's t-shirts for casual days, AS Colour jackets and men's sweatshirts and knits for winter, men's pants and shorts to complete a uniform, and AS Colour caps and hats for outdoor staff. For new starters, our kitting service packs a polo with other items into one kit.
To get a quote, use the instant enquiry form at the top of this page or call 1300 247 766, and send your logo if you have it.