Under Armour is fast becoming a household brand name, if it is not already. Under Armour started their company based on their superior moisture wicking technology. To date, their most established fabric technology is HeatGear (now UA Tech), which helps to wick moisture fast and keep athletes cool. The Under Armour motto is: Under Amour makes you better, and they want to empower athletes to perform better than their best and defeat themselves. With such big dreams and aspirations, let us look at some of the most popular Under Armour Polos and whether they measure up to the Under Armour goals and ambitions.
1) Men’s UA Playoff Polo
RRP: $99
As described by Under Armour, “Our polos are more than a shirt with a collar: performance is in their DNA”. Comes with all their signature features such as soft anti-pick and anti-pill fabric for a snag free finish, 4 ways stretch to allow for mobility in all directions, moisture transport system that wicks sweat away from the body and anti-odour technology that prevents the growth of odour causing microbes, this is a loose fit shirt that does pretty much everything.
There are tons of good reviews on the internet for this design, such as no one makes them better than Under Armour, and sign me up for one in all colours, and I will never buy another brand again etc.
2) Men’s UA Performance Polo
RRP: $79
Similar to the UA Playoff Polo, the Performance Polo sports a loose fit, has soft anti-pick and anti-pill fabric for a snag free finish, 4 ways stretch to allow for mobility in all directions, moisture transport system that wicks sweat away from the body and anti-odour technology that prevents the growth of odour causing microbes. On top of that, it has UPF 30+ to protect you from the sun’s harmful rays.
Design wise, the Performance Polo comes in single block colours, with panelling details on the back of the polo unlike the Playoff Polo, which comes in a wide range of designs and colours. Price wise, the Performance Polo is $20 lower than the playoff tee. Fabric wise, the UA Playoff Polo is slightly lighter than the Performance Polo.
3) Men’s UA Coolswitch Microthread Polo
RRP: $100
The UA CoolSwitch Microthread Polo uses an exclusive coating on the inside that pulls heat away from your skin, so you actually feel cooler. UA Microthread technology in the fabric dries faster, won‘t cling to you, won‘t chafe & stretches without absorbing sweat. UPF 30+ protects your skin from harmful rays, and it comes with anti-odour technology as well.
Coolswitch seems different from Playoff and Performance Polos by way of coating and technology. Design wise, it features a less commonly seen 2 button placket.
Reviews as seen on Under Armour are generally positive, including verbatim such as the picture doesn’t do it justice and that they love the 2 button clean, modern look. There are also comments that the sizing of this shirt seems larger than normal.
All in all, we would think that the Under Armour Polo tees are generally great polo tees that are aesthetically pleasing with superior functionality. It is a brand that most will like, and we feel that their polo range is very relevant to the market.
To purchase Under Armour polo tees in bulk for your corporate needs, please reach out to Ark Industries as we are able to provide customization such as embroidery of company logo and printing of individual names.
Please feel free to contact us at +65 63520988 or send us a Whatsapp message!
Under Armour Polos available at Ark Industries:
Embroidery done locally in Singapore
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Embroidery Process Overview:
We will review your artwork or logo to determine if some lines or shapes have to be enlarged or thickened in order for it be translated well unto the apparel. Our team will then digitise the logo to plan out the stitches to allow the embroidery machine to create the embroidery. *A digitising set-up fee may apply.
Once the digitising file is ready, we will run it first to create an embroidery sample to ensure the logo or artwork is translated nicely. At the sampling stage, our team will ensure that the stitches are suitable for the fabric type of the apparel.
For small text and graphic elements, stitches have be tweaked in the digitising software further and a cut piece embroidery sample will need to be made again to ensure that the embroidery is neatly done.
Once the sample has been shown and approved by the customer, we will run the embroidery machines to create the final embellished apparel. Our QC Department will check each finished product to ensure that it is up to our stringent standards.
We use Madeira Thread for Embroidery on Under Armour Polos Tees
Madeira Polyneon
We use Madeira’s Polyneon thread for our embroideries.
It is a 100% polyester filament thread that is durable, resistant to sun light, abrasion and many chemicals.
Color remains vibrant even after many washes, due to it’s high colour-fastness.
Madeira Polyneon Green
Sustainability is the way to go.
Madeira’s Polyneon Green is 100% recycled polyester thread made from post-consumer PET bottles. It retains the same high-quality of the Madeira Polyneon thread.
Clients can opt for us to use this thread for embroideries. Colors subject to availability.
Find Out More About Our Embroidery Services on Under Armour Polo Shirts
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