Kate & Oxford Fabric for Dress Shirt Uniforms
Dress-shirt uniforms get less attention than t-shirts or polos in most guides, but they’re a real need for many businesses — especially office staff, receptionists and banks. Startee provides dress-shirt uniforms in kate and oxford fabric, produced through a quality-controlled partner workshop that specializes in shirt-making.
What kate fabric is
Kate is woven from a cotton-polyester blend with a smooth, flat, lightweight surface — lighter than oxford. It irons flat easily, holds a soft structure and feels cool to wear — suited to everyday office shirts and hot climates.
What oxford fabric is
Oxford uses a basic basket weave with thicker yarn than kate, so its texture is more visible, and it’s thicker and more durable. In exchange, oxford is heavier and a bit warmer to wear. It’s the standard fabric for a smarter, longer-lasting dress shirt.
Quick comparison
| Trait | Kate | Oxford |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness | Thin, light | Thicker |
| Durability | Fairly good | More durable |
| Coolness | Cooler | A bit warmer |
| Ease of ironing | Easier | Needs more care due to thicker yarn |
| Best for | Everyday office shirts, hot climates | Shirts needing more durability, a smarter look |
How shirts are produced at Startee
Dress-shirt uniforms are taken as orders and produced through a partner workshop that specializes in shirt-making — as with Startee’s other sewn garments, sewing is done by partner workshops in Startee’s production network. Startee controls the output quality and stays the single point of contact for you, from quote to sample approval to delivery.