SHIRT TYPES
Different jobs need different shirts
Office shirts, staff uniforms and hi-vis shirts are built around different working environments. Fabric, fit, collar, sleeve, pocket details and branding all change according to how the shirt needs to be worn and used.
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Office shirt
Office shirts put more emphasis on fit, collar shape, fabric appearance and finishing. Sleeve length, cuff, pocket and branding choices can then be specified around the intended uniform or corporate program.
FABRIC
BEST FOR
OPTIONS
DECORATIONS
Poplin, cotton & polyester blend, bamboo
Offices, hospitality, retail, front-of-house teams
Short or long sleeve, chest pocket, contrast details
Screen print for larger artwork, embroidery for smaller branding
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Staff shirt
Staff shirts are usually specified around the working environment, branding and repeated day-to-day use. Fit, fabric, pockets and sleeve construction can differ between hospitality, retail, service and general uniform programs.
FABRIC
BEST FOR
OPTIONS
DECORATIONS
Poplin, cotton & polyester blend, bamboo
Hospitality, restaurant, logistics, service teams
Short or long sleeve, one or two chest pockets, pen slot, contrast panels and piping
Screen print for larger artwork, embroidery for smaller branding
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Hi-vis shirt
Hi-vis shirts can combine visibility colours with workwear-oriented shirt construction and reflective details. Where a program is tied to a formal safety standard, the required standard needs to be identified as part of the product specification.
FABRIC
BEST FOR
OPTIONS
DECORATIONS
Cotton twill, TC twill
Construction, logistics, warehouses, outdoor crews
Reflective tape, reflective print, sleeve with cuff tab
Screen print, embroidery, and reflective print
The options shown on this page should not be treated as certified safety garments. For programs that must meet AS/NZS 4602, EN ISO 20471, ANSI/ISEA 107 or another standard, the compliance requirement needs to be specified separately.
Fabric
The job decides the fabric
Shirt fabric affects the appearance, structure and way the garment is used. Poplin, twill and other constructions should therefore be read in the context of the program rather than as interchangeable options.
| Fabric | Composition | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|
|
Poplin |
100% cotton,
65% polyester/35% cotton (TC) |
Office and staff shirts needing a crisp, clean appearance |
|
Bamboo |
65% bamboo/35% cotton |
Office where softness and comfort matter more |
|
Twill |
65% cotton/35% polyester |
Staff and workwear shirts needing more durability and easier care |
Custom colour typically starts at 1,500 pcs per colour.
DECORATION
The right finish for your artwork
Blank garments are available if decoration is handled elsewhere. Harvion can also provide screen printing, embroidery, heat transfer and DTF/PET-film transfer as part of the order. Artwork, fabric and placement determine which method is most suitable.
Screen printing
Screen printing works well for many garment graphics, from small logos to larger prints. Colour count, print area and fabric influence the print setup.
Embroidery
Embroidery suits logos and branding where a stitched finish is appropriate, particularly on polos, uniforms and heavier fabrics. Artwork may need adjustment for scale and stitch density.
Heat transfer
Transfer methods can work well for detailed or multicolour artwork and designs that do not suit traditional screen printing. Heat transfer and DTF/PET-film each give a different result depending on the artwork and fabric.
Next step
Tell us where the shirt will work
Tell us who will wear the shirt, where it will be used and roughly how many you need. A reference garment, image or specification can then fill in the fit, fabric, construction and branding details.
