Moisture management is manufacturing technique that wicks the moisture away from the body so the skin stays dry. If the skin stays dry the wearer won't feel sticky and the shirt won't cling to a wet body. This would be really desirable feature in your part of the world where humidity and temperature can be a problem. The Cross Creek CC9000 from Jerzees is one such shirt. Broders has them. Contact your shirt supplier and ask about them. If you have trouble locating them let me know. Jack -----Original Message----- From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Shuffletown Embroidery Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 08:08 To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [amayausers] Re: Pique polos Thanks, Jack. When you say moisture management, are you referring to a blend? Mary Mary Buckle Shuffletown Embroidery Charlotte, NC 704-398-1273 -----Original Message----- From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jack Fuller Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 10:01 AM To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [amayausers] Re: Pique polos Mary A year or so ago, Outer Banks had problems with some of their shirts. By and large they are decent shirts. But the type of shirt depends on the end user. If your customer is going to put them landscapers then lower end shirts like Anvil 6003 or Gildan 31000 might be better suited. You can buy these 100% cotton shirts for $6 to $7. But if he is going to put them on office staff or sales staff who go out in the community he might want to try the moisture management shirts which are in the $15 range. Just about every brand has them. If he has a need for tall sizes try TriMountain. They go from XS to 6 XLT and have lots of women's style shirts. As far as sewing on pique goes, the default settings in the fabric adjust feature on your Amaya will do well. Use a 2 1/2 ounce cut away backing. Be certain you adjust the presser foot properly. It might beneficial if you try a few sew outs first on some scrap pique. You should always do a sew out on every new design. You can do this on doubled up backing though. Jack Fuller -----Original Message----- From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Shuffletown Embroidery Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 07:27 To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [amayausers] Pique polos I have a customer who wants to use pique polo shirts for his embroidered business attire. He mentioned Outer Banks. What style numbers do y'all like to use? I would like to offer him a couple of choices. I need lots of advice on how to digitize for this type of material. I had such a problem with embroidering on a t-shirt (something I digitized), so I am nervous. I know how to hoop, what stabilizers to use, and what needle, but I don't feel comfortable about density, pull comp and underlay. This also has lettering, a sans serif font, which will stitch directly on the shirt. John (of LevelBest), I saw your "starter special' with 2 Outer Banks shirts plus logo for $75.00. I think that's a great idea. How complex a logo will you do for this price? Mary Mary Buckle Shuffletown Embroidery Charlotte, NC 704-398-1273 =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list =========================================================== =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list =========================================================== =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list =========================================================== =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================