Bear Grips Pro ShopsCustom Polo Shirts for Big and Tall Sizes
- Polos are the customer-facing piece most likely to need extended sizing for staff, coaches, and sales teams.
- Two polo brands in the catalog cover most of the range: Sport-Tek performance and Gildan cotton pique.
- Embroidery is the better finish for polos, it holds its size and shape across the full range better than a printed logo.
- A flat retail price across sizes keeps the buying experience fair for extended-size customers.
A polo is usually the first piece a customer-facing employee, coach, or sales rep is handed, and it is also the piece most likely to expose a gap in extended sizing. A staff member who cannot get their size in the company polo either wears something else or skips the uniform requirement, both of which weaken the brand at the exact moment it matters most, in front of a customer. Here is what to stock, how to finish it, and how to price it.
Two Polo Options and When to Use Each
| Polo | Brand | Best for | VIP base |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Performance Polo Shirt | Sport-Tek | Hot weather, sweat-wicking, outdoor customer visits | $34.88 |
| Men's Premium Cotton Pique Polo | Gildan | Office, weekend events, classic look | $34.88 |
| Women's Premium Cotton Pique Polo | Gildan | Same classic cut in a women's fit | $34.88 |
All three share the same $34.88 VIP base, so the choice comes down to fabric and occasion rather than price. Performance polyester for outdoor or physically active roles, cotton pique for office and customer-facing settings that call for a more traditional look.
Why Embroidery Works Better Than Print on Extended-Size Polos
A printed logo scales with the shirt, which means a design sized for a medium can look small and misplaced once it prints on a 3XL. Embroidery holds a fixed physical size, typically 2 to 4 inches, no matter which size the polo is. That consistency matters more on a customer-facing piece than anywhere else in the wardrobe, since the polo is what a customer sees up close during an estimate, a sales call, or a front-desk interaction.
Bear Grips Pro Shops: Custom Apparel for Your Team. No Minimums. Free Shipping.Pricing the Polo Across the Size Range
At a $34.88 VIP base, a $45 retail price leaves $10.12 profit, matching the default $10 target on every size, standard through extended. Avoid a size-based price bump. The base price does not change meaningfully between standard and extended sizes on these three polos, so a flat retail price protects margin without singling out a customer for their size.
Where the Polo Fits in a Big and Tall Lineup
Pair the polo with the hoodie lineup for cold-weather coverage and the Hanes Premium Tall Tee for daily casual wear. Together the three pieces cover customer-facing, casual, and cold-weather needs without stretching a launch shop past a handful of products. See how one existing product handles the same question in this moisture-wicking polo breakdown.
Outfit Every Size in Polo
Performance or cotton pique, embroidered, standard through extended sizes. No minimum, ships free.
Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
What is the size range on the catalog polos?
Exact sizing is shown on each product page in the shop. Both the Sport-Tek performance and Gildan pique polo run into extended sizes beyond the standard range.
Is embroidery required on a customer-facing polo?
No, but it is recommended. Embroidery holds its shape and size across the full range and reads as more established than a printed logo.
Do the men and women pique polos cost the same?
Yes, both run a $34.88 VIP base, so pricing decisions come down to fit and fabric rather than cost.
Can I order a single extended-size polo without a bulk commitment?
Yes. Single-piece printing applies to every polo in the catalog, no minimum order at any size.
