Question 1

Why is the Port Authority K500 polo good for uniforms?

Accepted Answer

The K500 polo looks professional and offers exceptional comfort and durability compared to many other uniform polo styles in its price segment. It’s also engineered to resist wrinkles and shrinkage. The polo comes in 38 colors, suiting almost every brand’s uniform color code preferences.

Question 2

What industries use Port Authority polos for staff?

Accepted Answer

The K500 polo shirt is a popular pick among hotels, restaurants, resorts, and corporate offices. Owing to its bulk pricing benefits and features, we also recommend it also for event staff outfitting and promotions.

Question 3

Can I add my company logo to the K500 polo?

Accepted Answer

The K500 is designed to be a solid custom uniform for brands. Its polyester-cotton pique blend fabric supports embroidery and printing. From a customization standpoint, most of our customers request logo placements on the left chest area of the K500.

Question 4

Could minimalist uniforms without logos be more effective than branded K500 polos?

Accepted Answer

No. Uniforms are also a means to showcase the brand and its values. They should not be considered just as outfits. Through the uniforms, you can get more visibility to your brand with a simple logo. Additionally, uniforms can also convey the brand’s values or motto, which improves credibility and how your customers perceive the brand.

Question 5

What are common mistakes companies make when ordering polos like the K500 for their team?

Accepted Answer

Not planning uniform sizes ahead is a surprisingly common mistake among small and medium-sized businesses. Ordering too much or too little is also something to keep in mind. We recommend ordering slightly more than the quantity needed. We have also noticed some of our customers ordering before or after our seasonal sales. To get styles at the absolute best prices, we recommend periodically checking our seasonal or special sales.

Question 6

Which is better for corporate branding: the Port Authority K500 or a budget cotton blend polo?

Accepted Answer

The K500 is designed for corporate branding across various environments. A budget cotton blend polo may not come with the features the K500 offers like shrink and wrinkle resistance, durability, and customizability. Besides, the K500 is still considered to be in the budget-friendly uniform style category.

Question 7

What colors does the K500 come in for corporate use?

Accepted Answer

The polo comes in 38 colors, ranging from neutrals and light colors to dark and exotic colors. Our corporate customers typically go for Navy, Black, Steel Grey, Turquoise, Royal Blue, and White. But the style comes in every color to match your identity or create color codes for departments.

Question 8

How does K500 compare to other uniform polos?

Accepted Answer

Even among Port Authority’s uniform polo shirt offerings, the K500 stands out with its silky-soft finish, color options, and amazing fabric blend that combines cotton pique and polyester. Considering benefits like wrinkle-resistance, shrink resistance, and color retention, the K500 offers better long-term value than other uniform polos in its price range.

Question 9

Is the Port Authority K500 polo durable for daily wear?

Accepted Answer

Of course. The cotton-poly blend polo is built for routine use and holds up well under frequent washing.

Question 10

What are the best ways to customize the K500 polo?

Accepted Answer

For corporate uniforms, we recommend embroidery. The polo takes prints well too.

Question 11

Where can I bulk order Port Authority K500 Silk Touch polos?

Accepted Answer

From any wholesale supplier offering Port Authority styles. But you will find the lowest per-piece pricing for the K500 only in ShirtsBargain. The bulk discount cuts this price further on larger orders. There are no minimums, and volume discounts apply to larger orders.

Question 12

What is the fabric composition and weight of the Port Authority K500 Silk Touch Polo?

Accepted Answer

It’s made from a 5-ounce, 65/35 poly/cotton pique fabric.

Question 13

Is this a pique knit polo?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The K500 uses a poly/cotton pique knit.

Question 14

How does the fabric feel?

Accepted Answer

It has a silky soft hand for comfortable, all-day wear.

Question 15

Does this polo resist wrinkles and shrinkage?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It offers superior wrinkle and shrink resistance.

Question 16

What design and construction details does it include?

Accepted Answer

It features a flat knit collar and cuffs, metal buttons with dyed-to-match plastic rims, double-needle armhole seams and hem, and side vents.

Question 17

What sizes are available?

Accepted Answer

Adult sizes range from XS through 6XL.

Question 18

Is this polo a good choice for uniforms or group outfitting?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Its soft feel, wrinkle/shrink resistance, and wide size range make it a first-rate option for uniforming many groups.

Question 19

Which customization methods work well on this polo?

Accepted Answer

It adapts well to DTF transfers, embroidery, and sublimation. ShirtsBargain offers embroidery and screen printing on suitable garments; DTG is only offered on 100% cotton t-shirts.

Question 20

What is the brand and style code?

Accepted Answer

Port Authority K500 (Adult Silk Touch Polo).

Question 21

How does the K500 compare to the L500 Ladies Silk Touch Polo?

Accepted Answer

Both share the same 5-ounce, 65/35 poly/cotton pique fabric, wrinkle/shrink resistance, side vents, flat knit collar/cuffs, and metal buttons. The L500 is the ladies version of the Silk Touch Polo, and both are offered in sizes XS–6XL.

Name	Port Authority K500 Easy Care Polo
Brand	Port Authority
Style Number	K500
Fabric	Cotton/Poly, Polyester, Pique
Gender	Mens
Sizes	XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL
Category	Polos
Sub-Category	Easy Care Polo

Style K500

Port Authority Polo - Men's Silk Touch™ Polo Shirt K500

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Why is the Port Authority K500 polo good for uniforms?

What industries use Port Authority polos for staff?

Can I add my company logo to the K500 polo?

Could minimalist uniforms without logos be more effective than branded K500 polos?

What are common mistakes companies make when ordering polos like the K500 for their team?

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