11 of the Best Organic Polos to Print & Embroider
Here we go, our best organic polo shirts for personalisation updated for 2024. Originally published a few years back, it’s an ongoing take on the best polos currently available to print and embroider in the UK. We’re talking about high quality shirts ready to have your logo added. Because that’s where the best personalised polo shirts start – with the base, those plain polos designed for customisation. Throw in a spot of expert embroidery or superior quality custom screen printing and you end up with something special.
As with the previous list, we’ve chosen 11 eco-friendly blank polos. And we’ve been flexible insofar as including some styles with recycled content. Simply down to the fact we figure any sustainable polo may be of interest if organic apparel is on your radar. That aside, the humble polo is a great garment to customise because of its suitability for so many different situations. For example, work places, whether it be formal casual staff uniform or practical attire for trades people. And just think about sport and active pursuits where the possibilities are enormous. Not to mention fashion branding. So, let’s go, a carefully curated selection of sustainable polo shirts.
1. Stanley Stella Prepster Polo Shirts
This is still a good place to start if you want retail standard personalised polo shirts. That’s to say, the Stanley Stella Prepster polo (STPU331) would have a place in any list of the best polos, organic or otherwise. It raises the bar with blank polos for printing and embroidery. Unisex, an excellent weight, and regular fit. All of which give the garment genuinely broad appeal for rebranding. On top of that, there is a wide range of colours which go from the primary basics to latest fashion. Oh, and there are also vintage wash and long sleeved versions.
2. Native Spirit Pique Polo Shirt
Second, we have a new entry on our 2024 compilation of the best polo shirts for personalisation. A new brand in fact. The Native Spirit eco-friendly men’s polo (code NS207) is 220 gsm weight and a comfortable classic pique knit crafted from organic cotton. Sustainable credentials aside, it’s label-free so completely customisable for your branding. The styling is straight and you have many of the features you’d expect such as two button placket and side slits. By the way, Native Spirit also offer a women’s version of this shirt.
3. AS Colour Men’s Pique Polo Shirt
Next up, we have another new addition in our take on the top organic polo shirts for rebranding. The AS Colour men’s pique polo shirt (code 5411) is a heavyweight cotton at 240 gsm. And, at time of writing, is available in four colours. Beyond that, this polo is a regular fitting and the supplier describes it as suitable for screen printing and embroidery. Talking of which, the supplier that is, AS Colour are ranked very highly in the Ethical Fashion Report. Combine that fact with high quality blank clothing and we think you have a worthy inclusion on the list.
4. Neutral Recycled Cotton Polo
Launched in 2023, this is a really interesting one and a must for our latest best organic polo shirts for personalisation. To explain, the Neutral Recycled Cotton polo shirt (C20090) is part of the manufacturer’s recently unveiled Recycled Cotton Collection. The latter is created using organic cotton waste from their everyday production runs. With the addition of recycled polyester. In this instance, even the buttons are made from pressed waste! Fabric origin aside, it’s a classic piqué knit which often finds favour with those who want to put their logo or design on a polo.
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5. Stella Elliser Ladies Polo Shirt
Now, we could probably do a whole post on the best polo shirts for women but the focus is broader here. So, let’s settle for featuring a stand-out organic ladies example. Specifically, the Stella Elliser polo shirt (STPW333) which is mostly organic ring spun combed cotton with a little elastane in the mix for comfort. As you would expect, the fit is feminine and flattering. This women’s polo has an excellent colour palette. Above, we’ve pictured the Orchid Flower but it’s offered alongside the standards and some other on-trend shades.
6. Native Spirit Linen Polos
As mentioned at the start, our updated look at the best organic polos includes some cool fabrics beyond organic cotton. And this Native Spirit linen polo is a good example. There are male and female options (ladies polo code NS221 and men’s NS2202). In terms of style, we’re in relaxed chic territory with these shirts. They’re also lightweight which sits comfortably with the sustainable linen fabric which itself has thermoregulating properties. Worth noting that there some lovely shades such as the Wet Sand and Stone shown above.
7. Stella Paiger Polo Dress
Yes, yes, we know, this is meant to be about the best organic polo shirts to personalise. Not adorning eco-friendly dresses with a logo. Well, if it helps, try to think of the Stella Paiger Polo dress (STDW162) as a really long polo shirt. Which is actually not too far from the truth of the matter. Certainly in terms of the top half of the garment. That’s to say, this dress is all polo shirt from the waist upwards. And the weight and organic piqué fabric also has a decidedly polo vibe. That aside, it’s a high quality, chic piece of clothing.
8. Neutral Classic Organic Polo Shirt
Next we have another shirt that’s environmentally okay and designed for decoration. The Neutral® Certified Responsibility™ Classic Polo (O20080) is made from organic Fairtrade cotton and weighs in at a very respectable 235 g/m². Incidentally, we mention weight because it can bring a real feel of quality to this sort of garment. Plus, it helps with embroidery. Beyond that, this is a rather stylish number with slightly fitted shoulders and a tailored sleeve. By the way, the supplier also produces a ladies Classic polo shirt.
9. AS Colour Chad Long Sleeved Polos
How about a long sleeved ethically sourced option? After all, sustainably sourced polos aren’t limited to short sleeves. And long sleeves offer different possibilities for decoration and open up other markets. Okay, no problem, the AS Colour Chad LS shirt (5404) fits the bill and is a good example of the variety. That’s to say, a quality garment, regular fitting with three button placket, tonal buttons and split side detailing. And the manufacturer is part of the Better Cotton Initiative, the largest cotton sustainability program in the world.
10. Stanley Stella Mini Sprinter Kids Polo
No compilation of polo shirts purpose made for customisation would be complete without a junior choice. And to that end we have the Stanley Stella Mini Sprinter (STPK908). It’s been on the list in the past and remains one of the best polos for children that’s out there. In truth, kids organic polos designed for print and embroidery in the UK are not as common as you might think. Which isn’t the most desirable of situations and one that hopefully changes in the future. However, in the meantime we have this sustainable gem.
11. Scruffs Eco Worker Polo Shirt
Let’s conclude our pick of the best organic polo shirts to customise with one that’s very much aimed at the workwear sector. The Scruffs Eco Worker polo (SH004) is made from naturally breathable, sustainably-sourced cotton and polyester. With regard to design, this shirt features a longer length which is far more practical for working situations.
Fifth Column can help
Well, there we go, your 2024/2025 update on the best organic polo shirts for personalisation. Get in touch if you’re planning the next range of garments for your clothing brand, event or promotion and need help. Fifth Column have been printing t-shirts in London since 1977 – these days, we offer a comprehensive range of clothing customisation services – and we love what we do.