Custom Sport-Tek Polo Shirts With Your Logo: Print or Embroider

March 25, 2026 6 min read By Cameron Wells

Quick Answer

A custom Sport-Tek polo can carry a printed or embroidered logo, both included in the base price flow.
Left chest at 3-4 inches is the standard, professional placement.
Embroidery tends to hold up longer through wash cycles; print handles detailed, full-color art better.
No minimum order and no setup fee either way.

Table of Contents

Print vs embroidery
Why embroidery is common on polos
Designing a logo that embroiders cleanly
Placement standards
How to actually add your logo
Frequently Asked Questions

Getting a logo onto a Sport-Tek polo is not complicated, but the print-or-embroider decision is worth getting right before a full staff or team order ships. Here is how to decide, and how to design a logo that holds up cleanly on performance polyester either way.

Print vs Embroidery on a Sport-Tek Polo

Factor	Print	Embroidery
Best for	Detailed, full-color, photo-style art	Simple, bold, one to three color logos
Durability	Good, depends on ink and wash care	Very high, holds shape and color for years
Feel on performance fabric	Flat against the polyester	Slightly raised, textured
Small text	Handles fine detail more easily	Struggles below 1/16 inch stroke width

Why Embroidery Is the Common Choice for Polos

Durability through repeat washing. A polo gets worn and washed far more often than a one-time event tee.
Professional read. A stitched logo signals an established business, especially on customer-facing polos. This is the same reasoning covered in embroidered electrician company polos for a different vendor category.
Texture match. Stitching sits cleanly on top of a knit fabric rather than needing to bond flat against it.

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Designing a Logo That Embroiders Cleanly

Keep it to one to three colors. Every additional thread color adds cost and complexity without adding much clarity at small sizes.
Avoid thin lines and fine detail. Strokes thinner than about 1/16 inch often blur or drop out entirely once stitched.
Size it for the chest, not a banner. A 3-4 inch left-chest placement is standard; design with that scale in mind from the start.

Placement Standards for a Custom Sport-Tek Polo

Left chest (standard). 3-4 inches, the default for nearly every business and staff polo.
Right chest (name or title). Common addition for staff first names or job titles.
Sleeve. Small text or icon for a tagline or secondary mark.

How to Actually Add Your Logo to the Shop

Sign up for a Pro Shop (free or VIP).
Upload your logo as a transparent PNG.
Select the Men's Performance Polo Shirt and place the design at left chest.
Preview the mockup across your planned shirt colors before publishing.
Set a retail price and share the shop link.

Put Your Logo on a Sport-Tek Polo

Print or embroider, left chest or full back. No minimum, ships in about a week.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is embroidery better than printing for a Sport-Tek polo?

For simple, bold logos on a garment worn and washed often, embroidery generally holds up better. Detailed or full-color logos often print more accurately than they embroider.

Is there an extra cost for embroidery?

The exact embroidery details and any add-on cost are shown on the product page in the shop.

How many colors can my logo have?

Unlimited for print; embroidery works best kept to one to three thread colors for clarity at small sizes.

Can I add a name or title along with the main logo?

Yes. A right-chest name or title is a common addition alongside a left-chest logo.

Cameron WellsCustom Apparel and POD Industry Writer

Cameron has been writing about the custom apparel and print on demand industry for seven years, with a background in e-commerce operations. He covers platform comparisons, no-minimum vendors, and what is changing for small custom merch businesses.