Portwest ES1 Essential T-shirt S/S

The Portwest ES195 Essential T-Shirt is the dependable everyday workwear tee that keeps things simple and gets it right. Cut from 100% cotton 140gsm jersey fabric and pre-washed before it reaches you, it delivers a consistent, comfortable fit from the very first wear — and holds that fit through repeated washing without the shrinkage or distortion that affects lesser garments.

Breathable, soft, and easy to wear across a full working day, the ES195 suits virtually any workplace setting — from customer-facing retail and hospitality to warehouse operations, trade environments, and corporate office settings. Its clean, unfussy design makes it an ideal base layer or standalone tee, and its smooth cotton surface takes embroidery, screen printing, and heat transfer branding exceptionally well.

For businesses building a uniform programme or placing bulk workwear orders, the ES195 offers the reliability, consistency, and value that make it a long-term staple of the Portwest ES1 Essential range. A tee that simply works — day in, day out.

Key features

• 100% cotton 140gsm jersey — breathable, soft, and comfortable for all-day wear

• Pre-washed fabric — minimises shrinkage and ensures a consistent fit from first wear

• Lightweight construction — ideal for warm working environments and layering

• Suitable for a wide range of industries and workplace settings

• Ideal for corporate uniform, team workwear, and branded clothing programmes

• Accepts embroidery, screen printing, and heat transfer custom finishes with ease

Product specifications

Product codeES195

Fabric100% Cotton Jersey

Weight140gsm

SleeveShort sleeve

FinishPre-washed

Use caseCorporate wear, workwear, custom printing

BrandPortwest

Q: What material is the Portwest ES195 t-shirt made from?

A: The ES195 is made from 100% cotton 140gsm jersey fabric, making it lightweight, breathable, and soft against the skin — ideal for all-day comfort in a wide range of working environments.

Q: Will the Portwest ES195 shrink after washing?

A: No — the ES195 uses pre-washed fabric specifically to minimise shrinkage and ensure the garment retains its original fit and dimensions through repeated washing. This makes it a reliable choice for organisations managing regular laundering across a large uniform programme.

Q: Is the Portwest ES195 suitable for custom printing or embroidery?

A: Yes — the smooth 100% cotton surface of the ES195 takes embroidery, screen printing, and heat transfer finishes particularly well, making it a popular choice for branded corporate workwear, promotional clothing, and team uniform orders.

Q: How does the ES195 t-shirt differ from the ES210 polo shirt?

A: The ES195 is a crew-neck t-shirt in 100% cotton, positioned as a versatile, breathable base layer suited to casual and active work settings. The ES210 polo is a polycotton pique knit with a ribbed collar and button placket, offering a smarter, more structured appearance better suited to customer-facing and corporate environments. Both accept custom branding.