K500 vs. CS412: Comparing Polos for Custom Embroidery

Choosing between the Port Authority K500 Silk Touch Polo and CornerStone CS412 Select Snag-Proof Polo starts with fabric and finish. Both have a three-button front and side vents, but they use different fabrics and sleeve openings. Compare those details alongside the size charts before choosing an embroidered polo for your staff.

Choose the fabric your team wants to wear

The K500 blends polyester with cotton in a pique fabric. The CS412 uses polyester and carries the supplier’s snag-proof fabric description. Its listed fabric weight is higher, but weight alone does not tell you how a shirt will feel to every wearer. Consider the work setting and personal fabric preferences; neither comparison establishes protective clothing certification.

Compare the sleeve finish and care instructions

The K500 has a knitted cuff at the sleeve opening, while the CS412 uses an open hem. Look at the product photos to compare those edges. Read each product’s care instructions before choosing a uniform: the CS412 supplier instructions specifically advise against fabric softener. Keep the selected style number with your care information for later reorders.

Check fit and coordinating women’s styles separately

Use each product’s measurements instead of assuming that the same size label gives the same fit. L500 is the women’s Silk Touch option, and CS413 is the women’s Select Snag-Proof option. Their product links below have separate size charts. Check the requested color and sizes on each style before collecting the team’s final selections; color names alone do not guarantee a match across brands.

Review your logo on the chosen polo

Choose a supported embroidery location and supply your artwork. You can request one dimension or ask for sizing help; staff confirms the proportional dimensions and final fit. The general apparel maximum is 4.5 inches wide by 4.5 inches high, and individual locations may allow less. Mixed SanMar styles, colors, and sizes with the same primary logo qualify together for quantity discounts, including scaled versions for hats and shirts. Different primary logos form separate groups. Small order handling is assessed by style, so keep quantities for different polos separate when reviewing that minimum.

Displayed prices include embroidery in one location. Quantity discounts start at 12 items. Supplier discount restrictions and small order handling fees may apply.