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Henbury Polo Shirts Compared: H100 vs H400 vs H465

5 September 20263 min read
Henbury polo model for H100 H400 H465 comparison guide

Henbury has several polo shirts that can work well as staff uniform, but they are built for different priorities. This comparison uses the current specifications held in the Love My Uniform catalogue for the H100, H400 and H465.

Quick comparison

Style Fabric Weight Useful when...
H100 Classic Heavy Cotton Piqué Polo 100% cotton* 225 gsm You want a substantial traditional cotton polo
H400 Heavy Poly/Cotton Piqué Polo 65% polyester / 35% cotton 200 gsm You want a work-focused poly/cotton option with a 60°C wash specification
H465 Recycled Polyester Piqué Polo 100% recycled polyester 200 gsm You want quick-drying, wicking fabric with recycled-content evidence in the supplied specification

*The H100 catalogue specification notes 100% cotton; check the live product options for any colour-specific fabric variation.

H100: traditional heavy cotton

The H100 is the heaviest of these three at 225 gsm. Its specification includes a ribbed stand-up collar, three-button placket, side vents and twin-needle stitching. It is a straightforward choice where the feel of a heavier cotton polo is the priority.

H400: practical poly/cotton work polo

The H400 uses a 65/35 polyester-cotton blend at 200 gsm. Its current specification includes reinforced shoulder seams, ribbed cuffed sleeves and a 60°C wash. That makes it worth considering for teams where laundering practicality matters.

H465: recycled polyester and moisture management

The H465 is 200 gsm recycled polyester. The current specification describes quick-drying fabric with wicking properties, a regular fit and recycled-material construction. It can suit active teams or working environments where moisture management is useful.

What about sizing?

Do not assume the same nominal size will fit identically across different Henbury polo styles. Check the Henbury manufacturer size guide against the exact product and, for a larger team, record the approved product code and size for each wearer. Our Workwear Sizing Guide for Team Orders explains the process and our Team Uniform Size Collection Sheet gives you a simple way to record it.

Which is best for embroidery?

All three are currently listed by LMU as suitable for business embroidery and print subject to artwork and garment assessment. The best choice should therefore start with the wearer's working conditions, laundering, preferred fabric and fit rather than choosing a polo purely because a logo will be added.

For more help, read our guide to choosing polos for embroidery and our logo setup guide.

Buying for a team?

If you are comparing polos for a larger staff requirement, request a business quote and tell us what matters most: fabric, washing, colour, fit, branding or repeat ordering.

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See it in practice

Uniform ideas related to this guide

A few real garments from the Love My Uniform range to help make the guidance easier to picture.

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Keep the final choice controlled. Once a garment works, record the manufacturer, product code, colour, size and branding position so future orders reproduce the same uniform rather than starting again.

LMU buyer tip: Keep the garment code, manufacturer colour, confirmed size, branding position and approved artwork together as one specification. It makes replacements and new-starter orders much easier to reproduce.

Questions buyers often ask

What information should we keep after the first order?

Keep product codes, manufacturer colours, confirmed sizes, branding specifications and approved alternatives. This turns future requirements into reorders rather than new sourcing projects.

When are samples useful?

Samples are particularly useful when fit, fabric, colour or garment construction is unfamiliar, or where a larger rollout would make a wrong decision expensive.

How many products should a core range contain?

Keep the approved range as short as the roles allow. Add a new garment because it solves a real need, not simply because another similar option exists.