Free polo shirt tech pack template
A polo adds a collar, a placket and buttons to a T-shirt, and each one needs its own spec. This template includes the extra measurements and trims, so the factory does not have to guess collar height or placket length.
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- 15 points of measure, graded for every size
- 5 materials and trims in the bill of materials
- Main and care label placements
- Front and back flat sketches you can replace
What a factory needs for a polo shirt
Piqué fabric
Piqué type (single or double), GSM (usually 200–240) and composition. Ask for shrinkage results, piqué can shrink more than jersey.
Collar and sleeve bands
Flat-knit or self-fabric, collar height at centre back, tipping colours if any.
Placket
Length, width, number of buttons, button size (e.g. 15L) and whether the placket is fused.
Side vents and hem
Vent length, whether the back is longer than the front (tennis tail), and hem finish.
Points of measure in this template
Starting values for size M in centimetres, measured flat. The grade is the change per size; the editor fills in every size for you. Replace them with your own fit.
| Code | Point of measure | How to measure | M (cm) | Grade per size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Body length | Measure from the high point shoulder down to the hem | 72 | 1 |
| B | Chest width | Measure across, 2.5 cm below the armhole | 54 | 2 |
| C | Shoulder width | Measure from left shoulder point to right shoulder point | 47 | 1.5 |
| D | Sleeve length | Measure from the shoulder point to the sleeve hem | 23 | 0.5 |
| E | Sleeve opening | Measure across the sleeve opening, laid flat | 18 | 0.5 |
| F | Bottom opening | Measure across the bottom hem, laid flat | 54 | 2 |
| G | Neck width | Measure inside the neck seam, edge to edge | 18 | 0.5 |
| H | Front neck drop | Measure from the shoulder seam down to the front neck base | 4 | 0.3 |
| I | Back neck drop | Measure from the shoulder seam down to the back neck base | 2.5 | 0.2 |
| J | Armhole straight | Measure straight from the shoulder seam to the underarm | 23 | 1 |
| K | Bicep width | Measure across, 2.5 cm below the armhole | 20 | 0.75 |
| L | Placket length | Measure from the neck seam to the bottom of the placket | 15 | – |
| M | Placket width | Measure across the finished placket | 3 | – |
| N | Collar height at centre back | Measure from the neck seam to the collar edge | 7 | – |
| O | Side vent length | Measure from the hem up to the top of the vent | 4 | – |
Bill of materials in this template
| Type | Material | Placement | Composition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fabric | Cotton piqué · 220 GSM | Body | 100% Cotton |
| Rib | Flat-knit collar and sleeve bands | Collar, sleeve hems | 100% Cotton |
| Interlining | Fusible knit interlining · 40 GSM | Placket | 100% Polyester |
| Button | 4-hole button 15L | Placket (2 pcs + 1 spare) | Polyester |
| Thread | Polyester thread 40/2 | All seams | 100% Polyester |
Common mistakes
- No spec for the collar, so it curls after washing.
- Button size and colour left open, so each sample comes with different buttons.
- Placket length not graded, which looks wrong on larger sizes.
Questions
- What GSM is a good polo shirt?
- Most quality polos use 200–240 GSM cotton piqué. Lighter piqué feels thin; heavier piqué is warmer and more structured.
- Do I need flat-knit collars?
- Flat-knit collars hold their shape best and are standard for polos. Self-fabric collars are cheaper but tend to curl.
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