Polo Shirt | Port Authority® K500 Silk Touch™

Port Authority® K500 Silk Touch™ Polo — 5-ounce, 65/35 poly/cotton pique with a classic silky feel and wrinkle resistance. The industry-standard polo for corporate uniforms, hospitality teams, and branded business apparel, available with embroidery and DTF printing on all placements.

Why Choose the K500 for Your Brand

The K500 has been the go-to choice for businesses ordering custom polo shirts with logo since 1998. It hits the sweet spot of professional appearance, all-day comfort, and fabric durability needed for daily uniform wear. Perfect for:

• Corporate offices & professional services — agency staff, real estate teams, financial advisors
• Hospitality & customer-facing roles — hotels, restaurants, retail floor staff
• Healthcare front desk & admin — non-clinical staff who need branded apparel
• Golf outings & sporting events — corporate tournaments, team-building days
• Trade shows & client gifts — branded merchandise that gets worn

Customization Options

We decorate the K500 with two in-house methods — choose based on your design:

• Embroidery (recommended for logos) — premium raised stitch finish, lasts the life of the garment. Placements: left chest (4"H × 4"W), back upper (4"H × 10"W), sleeve (3"H × 3"W). Logo digitizing included free with every order.
• DTF Print (recommended for photos & gradients) — full-color photorealistic. Placements: left chest, full back (12"H × 16"W), sleeve. Soft hand feel, 50+ wash cycles.

Fabric & Construction

• Fabric: 5-oz, 65/35 poly/cotton pique knit
• Features: Silky touch, wrinkle resistance, double-needle stitching
• Details: Tag-free label, pearlized buttons, dyed-to-match side vents
• Colors: 34 garment colors for accurate brand color matching
• Sizes: XS through 6XL (with size upcharges on 2XL+)

Bulk Pricing & MOQ

No minimum order — start with a single sample or scale to a 500-piece corporate run. Volume pricing kicks in at:

• 12+ pieces: 5% off
• 24+ pieces: 10% off
• 48+ pieces: 15% off
• 100+ pieces: custom quote with deeper discount

No setup fees. No screen charges. Learn more about our decoration services → or request a bulk quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the minimum order?
One piece. We don't have minimums on the K500 polo — order a single sample first, then bulk after approval.

How long is production?
1–2 business days for single pieces, 3–5 business days for bulk orders for stock colors after artwork approval. Rush 24-48h available for +25% fee.

What artwork files do you accept?
Vector preferred (AI, EPS, PDF, SVG). For raster files, we need 300 DPI minimum. Logo digitizing for embroidery is free with every order.

Can I get a sample before placing a bulk order?
Yes — request a sample in your quote. Sample cost is credited toward your bulk order.