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Cotton or poly polo's ?

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I wear polo type shirts as part of my uniform. They see a lot of dirt, sweat, and washing. It's time to buy some new shirts, and have them printed. I've noticed my cotton shirts breathe better, cost less, but wear quick. The polys seem to hold up better, but when i sweat, feel like a tarp. Maybe i should look for a blend of the two ? What do you guys prefer ?
 
Nothing but cotton for me. My friend uses cotton blend for his guys at the body shop and they complain that they sweat bullets in the summer.
 
I use to buy cotton shirts and had my logo printed on them for my staff. I found a huge quality difference between different brands. Generally the more they cost the better the quality. Check with your shirt guy and ask his opinion on a good quality cotton shirt that will last.
 
Its a known fact cotton wicks perspiration - plastic does not !!!
 
I have a crapload of Greg Norman/Shark Polos
moisture-wicking poly/cotton blends
I've had since 1999, with my co. logo, great shirts
from when I owned my Golf Pro-shop, more golf shirts really
I guess you could work in them, I have many times
just not filthy type work

If I know I'm going to get dirty/filthy

My construction work or mechanic apparel,
for when I know I'm going to be dirty
I wear a coverall jumpsuit
or when it's hot, my farmer john overalls (or shorts & a tee)
with a cotton shirt under it, long-sleeve for winter
short-sleeves for all other seasons
It is/they are all cotton, & all are 1 size bigger
because they shrink like hell especially in the dryer
even if you pull them out before they're dry
& let them sit at room temp for a while, they still shrunk

cotton breaths really well, it's also relatively cheaper

so does the moisture-wicking poly/cotton blends
& last way longer, but also more $$$ too
 
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I weld a lot - indoors. I wear long sleeve cotton shirts under my welding jacket. The shirt gets soaked but is not uncomfortable.
 
I'm definitely for cotton
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Worked with copper alloy strips .003 to .030 long sleeves year round
cotton. CT can be miserable in summer with a rain shower on black pavement, steam bath.
 
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Like stanton, I seem to always be welding. Our work uniforms are polyester, pants and shirts both from a service.
Yes for sure the poly is hot but does not seem to catch fire like cotton. :D
We dont wear leathers but would if I had to weld day in day out.
 
Aarons Air said:
Lol, that is awesome ! I thought someone would post something about the seinfeld episode, of George ordering baseball uniforms. :)
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Okeedokee!
Polyester's not a "natural" fiber....it doesn't breathe like cotton...
 
Dri-Fit material, similar to Nike's product polo's can be had many places with custom logos. Breathes when you sweat!
 
I can't stand to have any shirt on me unless it's 100% cotton. Just the way it is...
 
Cotton can shrink funny.

I've been wearing "moisture wicking" polos for work.

They can be printed on but mine are not.

I like the ones that don't have too much of a slippery feel to them.

Mine came from Kohl's and are also available in size LT which is somewhat rare.
 
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66/440 said:
Dri-Fit material, similar to Nike's product polo's can be had many places with custom logos. Breathes when you sweat!
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I've been wearing "moisture wicking" polos for work.
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I agree with the above.

Yes, cotton is very comfortable and nice when dry. When I go backpacking in the mountains, however, cotton is pretty much forbidden. The problem with cotton is once it gets wet (from rain, sweat, whatever) it tends to STAY that way. In the mountains when it is cold, that can be dangerous.

There are many types of moisture wicking materials now that are super comfortable and breathable. If you sweat a lot, I think these would be really nice to have as they will dry quickly. They are more expensive than cotton though, so that could be a factor.

Just my two cents...

Good luck!
 
I now wear polos predominantly at work, i didnt use to because the cotton wore out faster, they were heavy and I hated the way the old polyester felt.
I only buy the wicking type Callaway/Norman/Titleist, they are light wear is outstanding and comfort is exceptional, the name brands are expensive though.
I've bought several of the Sam's Members Mark which can be had for around $10, the quality is not quite the same as those I listed but arent bad for the price.
 
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