good quality polo shirts????

[Frances]

I am looking for a good quality polo style shirt to wear for my in-home massages.  I want a shirt with the collar being a tight woven material and cotton blend shirt.  Does anyone had experience with any companies who have a great quality shirt.  In the past I've had shirts that will get those tiny lint balls all over after wash.  So I need a good durable material.

 

[Caity]

Scott, you may want to check into the companies that you would buy a polo shirt from for your personal use like The Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, etc.  I would offer that Land's End (mostly known in the northeast but on the web and via catalog), make good quality clothes and they have a commercial division so you could have your logo added to the shirts as well.  Last I checked the minimum was low, like 3 or 5 shirts.  There is an initial set-up fee to get started.  And for the doubting Thomas' out there, no, I have no affiliation to Land's End except that I sometimes purchase their clothes.  They also make a great canvas bag that I carry to massage appointments with everything in them.  They are virtually indestructable.  Now a tangent, and this is for the male therapists out there.  I'm very curious what you guys wear (pants-wise) in your personal practices and what was the best uniform you ever wore in a spa, if any.  I'm talking material, cut, etc.  This is always a quandry for me.  I either look too casual or I'm restricted in movement.  Your input would be greatly appreciated.  Joe E.

 

[Kyle 13]

Joe E,Speaking of Lands End, I use their cotton polos (dark blue) and light tan khaki pants with the elastic waist (cotton blend).  I love their stuff, wear almost exclusively Lands End, and they are unbelievably warranted.  Since they have been purchased by Sears, I hope they don't suffer, but that Sears improves.

 

[bella blue]

good quality polo shirts????

Joe E.I used to work in a spa with a guy who wore jogging pants that were of that material that was kinda noisy. While he was walking, there would be a swish, swish. The owner of the spa asked him not to wear them. I found it hard to believe HE didn't notice it during a session. We could hear him coming down the hall a good 30 seconds before he entered a room.I have a pretty comfortable atmosphere in my office. I actually wear jeans every day. I make sure I wear a nice top, clean sneakers, and my hair is always tied back. So, I know jeans sound too casual, but that's how I'm most comfrtable.

 

[Musicisthebest]

Joe,  I wear a Land's End Polo w/ company logo that is grey and tan Dockers with elastic waist.   Sometimes I wear a signature T-shirt (more on that later) if I only have clients at my main location and they are all repeat clients.  But I always wear tan dockers.Dale

 

[irland1553]

Thanks guys, I know there aren't many options for us.  Luckily, I wear long walking shorts a lot of time with my logo polo shirt.  It's one of the benefits of life in southern California that you can wear shorts from March through November and not really look out of place.  Otherwise, I always feel restricted.  Jeans are impossible for me, I can't bend in them and feel comfortable at the same time.  Sweats are too casual.  I did buy a pair of warm=up pants but they have a double strip down the side.  If they're even remotely okay, I'm going to buy every pair Land's End has to sell.  Keep you posted.  Joe.

 

[jwthoughts]

good quality polo shirts????

I agree, Lands End is the way to go

 

[U R Sofa King]

For polo shirts, I can recommend Eddie Bauer.  I have a collection of their polo shirts.  Some of these have been washed about a hundred times and they're still looking good!

 

[Christopher M]

good quality polo shirts????

stress away systems http://www.stressawaysystems.com/ has great stuff!!!excellent customer service too.ALso Massage Wharehouse is now selling great shirts and polo's.

 

[Don T]

good quality polo shirts????

Also check out NEBS/Company Colors. They have some wicking fabrics and blends that are great for MTs. we switched over to them from LE

 

[2nd In Command to David]

good quality polo shirts????

I like polyester golf shirts that have wicking properties. Very comfy, look sharp, easy to care for, and reasonably priced without gaudy logos.