Often times, customers will ask what size pleats are best to get?  This issue really is solely based on preference?  For reference, "1/4 inch pleats" means that there is 1/4 inch in between each pleat.  "1/2 inch" pleats have 1/2 inch in between each pleat.  The smaller the pleats, the more pleats there will be on the front of the shirt.

 

In general, you will often see 1/4 inch pleats on "rental style shirts" and 1/2 inch pleats on higher end "retail style shirts".  Of course, this is just a general observation.  You are still at liberty to go with either style based on your personal preference.