Collection: Polo Work Shirts

Work Polo Shirts for Men

The polo shirt sits in a sweet spot that not many workwear garments manage. It's presentable enough for customer-facing work, comfortable enough for a full day on your feet, and built — at least the good ones — to take the kind of punishment that would finish off a supermarket polo inside a fortnight.

What separates a proper work polo from the ones you'd find on a Sunday market stall comes down to three things: the fabric weight, the collar construction, and the stitching. A decent work polo uses a heavier pique knit — typically 200–240gsm — which holds its shape after repeated washing and doesn't go see-through when you're sweating on a warm afternoon in August. Flat-lock seams and reinforced side vents stop the shirt from splitting along the hem when you're reaching up or climbing a ladder. And a button placket that actually stays straight after fifty washes rather than curling up at the collar.

We stock polos from brands that supply trade rather than fashion, so the specs reflect what people on site actually need. TuffStuff's Elite Polo is built from a polycotton blend with a snag-resistant finish — a practical choice if you're working in environments where the shirt catches on edges or fixtures. Caterpillar's Essentials Polo leans into a slightly heavier cotton construction with a more relaxed cut, suited to warmer outdoor work. Mascot's Accelerate range is where you go if you need consistent sizing across a whole team, available in both short and long sleeve with a moisture-management finish.

For most outdoor or construction trades, a long-sleeve polo in autumn and spring doubles as a mid-layer under a fleece or jacket, which is why it's worth keeping both sleeve lengths in rotation. Short-sleeve polos come into their own through the warmer months — they breathe better than a formal shirt and look more professional on-site than a round-neck t-shirt.

We carry sizes from XS through to 5XL across most lines, and where a brand runs its own sizing (Mascot in particular sizes differently to UK standard), we include brand-specific size guidance on each product page.

Colour options run from the usual black, navy, and grey through to red, green, and orange depending on the brand — useful if your company has a colour scheme, or if you just want something that doesn't look grey after six months.

Free UK delivery on orders over £75, with 90-day returns on everything.