Velilla 105502 short-sleeve polo shirt: the uniform piqué, in fifteen colours
This is the most versatile top in the catalogue and the one most often embroidered. 60% cotton and 40% polyester piqué, 180 g/m², in fifteen standard colours, with ribbed collar and cuffs and tone-on-tone central button placket. The 60% cotton makes the difference: it breathes and doesn't feel plasticky, while the 40% polyester stops it from losing shape wash after wash.
✅ Features
180 g/m² piqué fabric: the piqué knit creates small cells that ventilate better than a plain knit.
60% cotton - 40% polyester: a balance between breathability and dimensional stability.
Ribbed collar: keeps its shape and does not curl with use.
Ribbed sleeve cuffs: fit the sleeve hem and give a clean finish.
Tone-on-tone central button placket: discreet and easy to customise.
15 colours and sizes from XS to 3XL: covers large and mixed workforces.
👷 Suitable for
Corporate uniforms and company image.
Retail, customer service and reception.
Installers and home technical service.
Warehousing, logistics and delivery.
Casual hospitality, terraces and catering.
📋 Technical data
Velilla reference: 105502
Composition: piqué, 60% cotton - 40% polyester
Weight: 180 g/m²
Sleeve: short, with ribbed cuff
Collar: ribbed
Fastening: central with tone-on-tone buttons
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL and 3XL
Colours: 15 — black, white, grey, pearl grey, royal blue, dark navy, light sky blue, turquoise, red, burgundy, green, lime green, hunter green, forest green and sand beige
🧺 Care
Machine wash at 30-40 °C.
Inside out if embroidered or screen printed.
Air dry: the tumble dryer shrinks cotton and distorts the ribbed collar.
Do not bleach. Iron at medium temperature, avoiding the embroidery.
💡 Tip: if you are going to embroider your logo, order a sample in the exact colour before placing the order. On 180 g/m² piqué, dense embroidery pulls the fabric and can pucker the chest: embroiderers usually solve this with a reinforcing interlining, but it is worth seeing it on this fabric weight rather than on a thicker polo.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is piqué fabric?
A knit with raised cells that ventilates better than a plain knit; it is the classic polo shirt fabric.
How much cotton does it contain?
60% cotton and 40% polyester.
Can it be embroidered?
Yes, it is the most common garment for embroidering a company logo. It is advisable to test one unit before the large order.
Is there a long-sleeve version?
Yes, reference 105503, with the same fabric and 11 colours.
Does it shrink?
Slightly, due to the 60% cotton. Air drying is recommended.
