The polo is the default uniform garment across retail, hospitality and corporate teams — it is smart, branded easily, and comfortable. The decision that drives both feel and price is the knit.
The two knits, side by side
| Piqué | Interlock | |
|---|---|---|
| Texture | Textured waffle / honeycomb surface | Smooth, flat, almost jersey-like both sides |
| Feel | Structured, breathable, classic polo | Softer, denser, more premium handfeel |
| Weight | Typically 180–220 GSM | Typically 200–240 GSM |
| Breathability | High — the texture moves air | Moderate — denser knit |
| Best for | High-volume staff uniforms, outdoor, hot kitchens | Premium corporate, customer-facing, retail |
| Cost | More economical | Slightly higher (more yarn, denser knit) |
When to choose piqué
Piqué is the classic polo fabric — the textured surface you feel on most sports and corporate polos. It breathes well, hides minor creasing, and is the more economical choice at volume. For large staff rollouts, outdoor teams and warm environments, piqué is almost always the right call.
When to choose interlock
Interlock is a double-knit: smooth on both faces, denser, and noticeably softer. It drapes better and reads as more premium, which makes it the choice for customer-facing retail staff, management and brand-led uniforms where the garment is part of the image.
Cotton piqué in white is the most cost-effective base. Coloured and blended yarns, or interlock, raise the price per piece — so split your order: piqué for the floor team, interlock for management, if budget is tight.
Cotton, blend or performance?
- 100% combed cotton: softest, most natural; best for comfort-first corporate wear.
- Cotton / polyester blend: keeps shape, resists shrinkage, easier industrial laundry — the workhorse for uniforms.
- Performance / moisture-wicking polyester: for active, outdoor or sports-adjacent roles.
Quick recommendation
- Big team, hot environment, value-led → cotton piqué, 200–220 GSM.
- Premium, customer-facing, brand-led → interlock, 220–240 GSM.
- Active or outdoor roles → performance piqué blend.