Recycled Performance with Refined Houndstooth Styling – Echo Womens Polo P412LS

At a Glance

The Biz Collection Echo Womens Short Sleeve Polo P412LS is a lightweight women's performance polo designed for corporate teams, hospitality, retail, events, sporting clubs and customer-facing workplaces wanting a more refined alternative to conventional sports polos.

Made from BIZ COOL™ BIZ ECO™ 100% Certified Recycled Polyester, the 160 GSM fabric combines breathable, moisture-wicking and quick-drying performance with a lightweight houndstooth knit.

Contrast tipping through the knitted rib collar, a grown-on placket and stepped hem create a polished contemporary appearance, while sizes 6–24 make the Echo Polo practical for broader team uniform programs.

Why This Product Exists

Businesses often need the comfort and moisture management of performance apparel without wanting their customer-facing uniform to look like conventional sportswear.

The Echo Womens Polo bridges that gap. Its BIZ COOL™ performance construction helps manage heat and moisture, while the subtle houndstooth knit and contrast collar detailing create a more refined workplace appearance.

The use of BIZ ECO™ 100% Certified Recycled Polyester also provides an option for organisations wanting recycled material incorporated into their uniform selection.

Uniforms.com.au Expert Recommendation

Choose the Echo P412LS when your team needs lightweight performance but presentation remains important. It is particularly well suited to hospitality, retail, corporate-casual and customer-facing environments where a standard sports polo may look too technical.

If staff spend extended periods outdoors in strong sun, consider whether a garment with a higher UPF rating is more appropriate. If your priority is the feel of natural fibres rather than technical moisture management, a cotton-rich polo may be a better alternative.

Key Business Benefits

  • BIZ ECO™ 100% Certified Recycled Polyester → Incorporates recycled polyester into the uniform → Provides an alternative for organisations considering recycled-material apparel.
  • BIZ COOL™ performance → Breathable and moisture wicking → Helps staff remain comfortable during active workdays.
  • Quick-drying fabric → Moisture dries efficiently → Practical for frequent workplace and team wear.
  • 160 GSM construction → Lightweight performance → Suitable for active roles and warmer environments.
  • Soft houndstooth knit → Adds subtle texture → Creates a more refined appearance than a basic performance polo.
  • Contrast tipped collar → Adds controlled visual detail → Helps create a distinctive professional team presentation.
  • Grown-on placket → Cleaner front construction → Supports the polo's contemporary styling.

Product Facts

  • Product: Echo Womens Short Sleeve Polo
  • Style Code: P412LS
  • Brand: Biz Collection
  • Product Type: Women's Short Sleeve Performance Polo
  • Fabric Technology: BIZ COOL™ BIZ ECO™
  • Fabric: 100% Certified Recycled Polyester
  • Fabric Weight: 160 GSM
  • Knit: Lightweight Soft Houndstooth Knit
  • Performance: Breathable
  • Performance: Moisture Wicking
  • Performance: Quick Drying
  • UPF Rating: 15+
  • Collar: Knitted Rib Collar with Contrast Colour Tipping
  • Placket: Grown-On Placket
  • Placket Detail: Button-Through Piping Placket
  • Hem: Hem Splits with Stepped Hem
  • Colour: Black Graphite
  • Sizes: 6–24

Technical Specifications

Feature Details
Product Echo Womens Short Sleeve Polo
Style Code P412LS
Brand Biz Collection
Fabric BIZ COOL™ BIZ ECO™ 100% Certified Recycled Polyester
Fabric Weight 160 GSM
Knit Lightweight Soft Houndstooth Knit
Breathability Breathable
Moisture Management Moisture Wicking
Drying Performance Quick Drying
UPF Rating 15+
Collar Knitted Rib Collar with Contrast Tipping
Placket Grown-On, Button-Through Piping Placket
Hem Hem Splits with Stepped Hem
Colour Black Graphite
Sizes 6–24

Best For

Best suited to:

  • Corporate teams
  • Hospitality venues
  • Retail businesses
  • Customer service teams
  • Sporting clubs
  • Events staff
  • Active professional workplaces
  • Businesses considering recycled polyester uniforms

Not ideal for:

  • Formal workplaces requiring traditional business shirts.
  • Roles requiring certified high-visibility or specialist protective clothing.
  • Extended outdoor roles where higher UPF protection is required.
  • Teams specifically seeking cotton-rich or natural-fibre garments.

Buying Advice

The Echo P412LS is a strong option when you are deciding between a traditional corporate polo and a lightweight technical performance polo.

Its houndstooth knit and contrast-tipped collar give it more visual refinement than many sports-focused polos, while BIZ COOL™ provides the breathable, moisture-wicking and quick-drying characteristics useful during active work.

At 160 GSM, it remains lightweight without being as minimal as some ultra-light performance garments.

If your team spends most of the working day outdoors, compare the supplied UPF 15+ rating with higher-rated alternatives before making your final selection.

What Is Houndstooth Knit?

The Echo uses a lightweight, soft houndstooth knit that introduces subtle pattern and texture into the fabric rather than relying on a completely flat surface.

This gives the polo a more considered visual finish while retaining the practicality of a performance garment.

What Is a Grown-On Placket?

A grown-on placket is incorporated into the front construction of the polo rather than being created as a completely separate panel that is sewn onto the garment.

This helps produce the cleaner, more integrated front appearance specified for the Echo Polo.

Workplace Scenarios

Hospitality teams can use the Echo Polo to maintain a polished front-of-house appearance while benefiting from moisture management during busy service periods.

Retail and customer service teams can use the Black Graphite colourway and subtle houndstooth texture to create a professional uniform without moving to formal business shirting.

Corporate teams can use it for business-casual uniforms, events, conferences and active roles where traditional woven shirts may feel unnecessarily formal.

Sporting clubs can also use the Echo for administrators, coaches, volunteers and support staff who want performance characteristics without wearing competition-style apparel.

Branding Advice

The Black Graphite colourway and subtle houndstooth texture create a strong base for professional team presentation.

Because the garment already includes contrast collar tipping and textured fabric, restrained logo treatment can help preserve the refined appearance.

The supplied product information does not specify approved embroidery, printing or transfer methods. The intended logo, placement and decoration method should therefore be confirmed before production.

Sustainability

The supplied specification confirms that the Echo Polo is manufactured from BIZ ECO™ 100% Certified Recycled Polyester.

This allows organisations to incorporate a recycled polyester garment into their uniform program where this material choice aligns with their procurement requirements.

No additional certification details, lifecycle claims or environmental impact figures were supplied, so these should not be assumed.

Care & Longevity

The Echo is designed around lightweight polyester performance with breathable, moisture-wicking and quick-drying characteristics.

Specific washing temperatures, drying instructions and other garment care requirements were not included in the supplied information. Follow the current manufacturer's care instructions to maintain the houndstooth knit, collar detailing and performance characteristics.

Real World Applications

The Echo Womens Polo works particularly well for organisations where employees need to remain comfortable during active work while still presenting professionally to customers.

A hospitality venue, for example, can gain the practical benefits of performance polyester while the houndstooth texture and contrast collar help maintain a more refined front-of-house appearance.

For multi-role businesses, the polo can also bridge customer service, events and operational teams without making the uniform appear overly corporate or overtly sporty.

Frequently Asked Buyer Questions

What is the Echo Womens Polo P412LS made from?

It is made from BIZ COOL™ BIZ ECO™ 100% Certified Recycled Polyester.

How heavy is the fabric?

The supplied fabric weight is 160 GSM.

Is the Echo Polo breathable?

Yes. Breathability is one of the supplied performance characteristics.

Does it wick moisture?

Yes. The BIZ COOL™ fabric is specified as moisture wicking.

Is the fabric quick drying?

Yes. Quick-drying performance is included in the supplied product specifications.

What is the UPF rating?

The Echo Womens Polo has a supplied UPF rating of 15+.

What makes the fabric visually different?

The polo uses a lightweight houndstooth knit that gives the fabric subtle texture and pattern.

What colour is available?

The supplied colour is Black Graphite.

What sizes are available?

The supplied women's size range is 6–24.

Is the polyester recycled?

Yes. The fabric is specified as BIZ ECO™ 100% Certified Recycled Polyester.

Can the Echo Polo be embroidered or printed?

The supplied information does not specify approved decoration methods. Branding suitability should therefore be confirmed before ordering.

Can I get a quote before ordering?

Yes. Get Instant Online Ordering & Quotes.

Product Updates

Current colour availability, sizing, branding suitability, certification details and manufacturer care instructions should be checked when placing new or repeat team orders.

Uniform Program Suitability

  • Corporate teams
  • Hospitality
  • Retail
  • Customer service
  • Sporting clubs
  • Events
  • Active workplace teams
  • Multi-location uniform programs

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Established in 1999, Uniforms.com.au specialises in supplying professional uniforms and branded apparel to Australian businesses and organisations.

Our in-house branding capabilities, commercial ordering support, repeat supply solutions and national delivery help organisations maintain consistent uniform programs as teams grow and requirements change.

Samples Policy

We understand that reviewing fit, fabric weight and the houndstooth finish before committing to a larger team order can be important.

Samples are supplied as brand-new garments and are not free.

Please refer to our Samples Policy for full details before ordering samples for evaluation.

Why Businesses Across Australia Choose Uniforms.com.au

Uniforms.com.au is an Australian family-run business established in 1999, supplying high-quality uniforms to organisations across the country.

We operate our own onsite embroidery and garment printing facility, using commercial-grade machinery we have invested in over many years.

Unlike suppliers who outsource production, we maintain direct control over branding, quality, and order accuracy from start to finish

This allows us to deliver consistent results across bulk orders, reduce delays caused by third-party handling, and ensure your uniforms meet a reliable commercial standard every time.

For businesses needing fast pricing and internal approvals, we offer no-obligation instant online quotes, allowing you to generate pricing immediately without waiting for manual responses. This reduces back-and-forth, speeds up decision-making, and helps get your uniforms into production sooner once approved

We support Australian organisations with scalable uniform solutions, volume-based pricing, and 30-day business accounts for eligible customers.

Whether you are outfitting a small team or rolling out uniforms across multiple locations, our systems are designed to support consistency, efficiency, and long-term supply.

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This helps reduce admin delays, supports faster internal approvals, and gives decision-makers a quicker path from product selection to budget review.

For organisations managing multiple stakeholders, locations, or team sizes, the ability to generate pricing instantly can simplify planning and speed up the ordering process.

Once your quote is approved, the path into production is more direct, helping reduce unnecessary delays before branding and fulfilment begin.

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Because production is not handed off to outside suppliers, we maintain stronger control over branding accuracy, quality consistency, and turnaround coordination.

This is especially important for organisations ordering at scale, where consistency across staff uniforms, locations, and repeat orders matters.

Our in-house production capability helps reduce third-party handling risks and supports a more reliable workflow from order approval through to completion.

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Uniforms.com.au supports businesses, medical practices, trades, schools, hospitality groups, and other Australian organisations needing uniforms at scale.

We help simplify bulk ordering by supporting repeat purchasing, branded team rollouts, and more consistent supply across growing teams

Eligible Australian organisations can apply for 30-Day Business Accounts, giving approved buyers more flexibility when managing internal purchasing processes.

We also offer volume-based pricing, helping organisations scale their teams while improving cost efficiency across larger orders.

Generate a no-obligation instant online quote, explore branding options, and plan your order without waiting for manual pricing.

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FAQs

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How long has Uniforms.com.au been in business?

We started last century! 1999 to be exact. We are still the same family owned and operated and have made life long friends that were once new customers.

Do you outsource your embroidery & printing?

We are one of the very few uniform businesses in this country that have actually invested in to our own embroidery and print machines.

By keeping your branding in house, we are able to produce high quality merchandise with quicker time lines.

Are you Australian based?

100% owned and operated right here in Australia. We service the entire country as well as New Zealand and overseas customers from our factory in Australia.

What if I can't find what I am looking for on your site?

Our online store displays all our biggest selling and most popular products. Chances are that if you have a unique request not displayed on the site, we possibly still have it!

We continually add products daily to the site to keep it up to date but by all means, start a live chat with us if you can not find what you are looking for. We are here to help.

What artwork file format do you need?

For Embroidery, we can operate with any file.

For Printing, we prefer vector files such as EPS or PDF.

Vector artwork ensures clean, sharp branding and accurate reproduction across embroidery and printing.

What is stitch count and how does it affect price?


Stitch count refers to the number of stitches used in an embroidered logo.

Higher stitch counts mean more detail and higher production time, which increases cost. Simple logos are more cost-effective, while detailed designs cost more.

What is the difference between embroidery and screen printing?

Embroidery is a premium, highly durable option ideal for polos, shirts, and jackets.

Screen printing is best for large, colourful designs and high-volume orders, offering excellent visual impact at a lower cost per unit.

How do I determine the right size for my staff?


We recommend using half-chest measurements, which are the most accurate way to size uniforms consistently across brands and styles.

This method reduces sizing errors and ensures a better fit than relying on generic S-XL sizing alone.

Can we mix and match uniform styles but still look cohesive?


Yes — mixing styles works well when there is consistency in colour, branding, and fit.

Using the same logo placement, colour palette, and garment category ensures a unified, professional appearance while giving staff flexibility.

How often should uniforms be replaced?


Uniforms should be reviewed every 12–18 months.

Replacement timing depends on job role, wash frequency, and brand standards. Regular reviews help maintain a consistent, professional image and ensure staff comfort and safety.

What is the best fabric for daily wear and workplace durability?


The best fabrics for everyday workwear are breathable, durable fabric blends, such as cotton-polyester combinations.

These blends offer comfort, strength, colour retention, and reduced shrinkage, making them ideal for long shifts, frequent washing, and physically demanding workplaces.

How many uniforms should each staff member have?


We recommend 3–5 uniform sets per staff member.

This allows for daily wear, washing cycles, and unexpected spills or damage while maintaining a professional appearance at all times. Having multiple sets also extends the lifespan of each garment and reduces last-minute uniform stress for your team.

Do you offer bulk discounts?


Yes — bulk discounts are available.

Larger orders reduce unit costs, making bulk purchasing the most economical option for growing teams.

How long does it take for my order to be delivered?

Typical timelines are:


  • 3–5 working days for standard printing

  • 10–15 working days for custom embroidery or larger orders

Delivery times may vary based on stock availability and order complexity.

We are a large business, are you able to assist with our unique needs?

Absolutely! We have serviced some of Australia's most well known brands throughout this great country. Reach out to us and let us show you how we can streamline your uniform ordering process.

How should I care for printed or embroidered garments?

To maximise garment life:


  • Wash inside out

  • Use cold or cool water

  • Avoid tumble drying

  • Do not iron directly over prints

Proper care preserves colour, shape, and branding.

Are there eco-friendly or sustainable promotional products?


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