split yoke on custom polo shirts?
Ordering custom polos, and thinking about putting split yokes on them as a design detail that shows that they’re custom without being over-the-top (see pics for examples of split vs normal polo yokes). I’m hoping it’ll add a little more structure to the shoulders, but I’m wondering if there might be any potential downsides. Thoughts?
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assuming you're gonna be using a knit fabric? adding a horizontal seam in the back may impede its ability to stretch unless they use wooly nylon/stretch thread. adding seams will also add a little bulk that may be quite visible if the fabric is thin. not necessarily a downside though if you're into the design. It won't "show that its custom" necessarily as plenty of RTW has unusual seamlines. IMO the benefit of custom is getting something that fits you how you'd like it to, in a fabric you like 🙂
I THINK most shoulder structure tends to come from the cut (eg drop or extension vs natural placement of the shoulder/sleeve seam) and the treatment of the armscye seam (stiffening/padding at the top of it keeping the shoulder from collapsing eg), rather than adding a yoke, but I could definitely be wrong. I think yokes mostly allow for adding pleats to the bottom section of the shirt back while allowing a closer cleaner fit over the top of the back