What Separates a Camp Shirt From Every Other Button-Down
Most men who search for camp shirts already know roughly what they want — they've just never known the exact name for it. The defining feature is the camp collar: a flat, one-piece collar that folds open at the chest rather than standing up with a band. There's no top button, the hem is straight and designed to be worn untucked, and buttons are typically larger than on a standard dress shirt. The horizontal buttonholes, chest pockets, and side vents are construction details you won't find on a sportshirt or casual Oxford. Camp collar shirts are also called Cuban collar shirts, resort shirts, or guayabera-style shirts depending on the pattern and fabric — all variations of the same fundamental silhouette that's been a warm-weather staple in hospitality, travel, and business casual dressing for over 80 years.
Fabrics That Actually Matter When Ordering in Bulk
Rayon and polyester-rayon blends are the most popular fabrics for camp shirts in hospitality and event settings — the material drapes softly, breathes well in warm weather, and has a natural sheen that reads polished without being stiff. Port Authority's S535 Easy Care Camp Shirt uses a wrinkle-resistant poly-cotton blend built specifically for commercial wear. It holds color and shape through repeated laundering — which matters when you're ordering for a restaurant or hotel washing uniforms multiple times a week. Columbia's PFG Slack Tide Camp Shirt takes a different approach with lightweight, moisture-wicking construction originally designed for fishing and outdoor use — a strong choice for outdoor hospitality, golf operations, and active staff in the heat. Harriton's Barbados Textured and Bahama Cord styles use a textured poly-rayon weave that adds visual interest over a plain solid while staying wrinkle-resistant enough for full-day wear.
Who Orders Men's Camp Shirts and Why the Style Works
Restaurants and resorts are the most consistent buyers we work with in this category — the camp shirt reads like a deliberate style decision rather than generic workwear, and that distinction matters in hospitality where first impressions are part of the job. Golf clubs order them for pro shop staff and event volunteers because the open collar works across warm and mild weather without needing a separate layer. Corporate teams reach for them at summer events, outdoor trade shows, and brand activations where a polo feels too athletic and a woven dress shirt feels too formal. We've also seen consistent orders from breweries, charter fishing operations, beach clubs, and vacation rental companies — anywhere the culture is relaxed but the brand still needs to look put-together.
Brand Guide: Port Authority, Columbia, Harriton, and UltraClub
Port Authority covers the widest size range in our camp shirt catalog — XS through 6XL on select styles — and their Easy Care construction is the most requested option for uniform programs needing consistent sizing across a large team. Columbia's PFG camp shirt line carries the brand recognition of an outdoor label that customers actively know, making it the strongest pick when the garment's label is part of the value you're offering. Harriton gives you the most fabric variety at the best price-per-unit for larger orders — the Barbados, Bahama Cord, and Twotone Bahama styles all come in 10 or more colors, making color-matching to an existing brand identity straightforward. UltraClub's Cabana Breeze Camp Shirt is the most affordable option in the lineup at under $15 wholesale, with 5-star reviews from buyers who consistently say it performs above its price point for casual and promotional use.
Ordering Blank or Custom Embroidered Camp Shirts at GotApparel
Blank orders carry no minimum — one shirt or five hundred ships at the same wholesale price, with same-day processing on orders before 3pm EST and free shipping on orders over $199. For embroidered orders, the minimum is 6 units with a 7 to 10 business day production turnaround before shipping. The chest pocket placement on camp shirts makes left-chest embroidery particularly clean. The pocket gives the thread a stable surface, and the flat fabric either side of the placket fits most corporate or hospitality logos without resizing. Columbia PFG and Port Authority styles are the most commonly decorated camp shirts in our catalog — if you're ordering over 50 units or need multiple logo placements, call our decoration team at 1-866-217-1729 for a dedicated quote before placing your order at GotApparel.