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Polo Shirts

Compare polo shirt blanks for print-on-demand sellers. Piqué knit and performance polos with embroidery, DTG, and DTF options from brands like Gildan, Adidas, and Sport-Tek.

50 products from 5 suppliers

Classic piqué knit collar with textured surface Embroidery-first with DTG and DTF as secondary methods Cotton, polyester, and moisture-wicking blends Gildan, Adidas, Under Armour, and Port Authority brands Classic piqué knit collar with textured surface Embroidery-first with DTG and DTF as secondary methods Cotton, polyester, and moisture-wicking blends Gildan, Adidas, Under Armour, and Port Authority brands Classic piqué knit collar with textured surface Embroidery-first with DTG and DTF as secondary methods Cotton, polyester, and moisture-wicking blends Gildan, Adidas, Under Armour, and Port Authority brands

Polo Shirts products

Gildan 64800 Pique Polo
Gildan

Gildan 64800 Pique Polo

$16.55-$26.04

Suppliers: Fourthwall, Printful, Printify
Markets: United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, Canada
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Unisex pique polo in 5.2 oz 100% ring-spun cotton with classic fit and side-seamed construction. Ring-spun cotton pique fabric provides a textured weave suited to embroidery. Side-seamed construction for stable fit. Tear-away label for custom branding. Compatible with embroidery and DTG.

5.2 oz · 100% Ring-Spun Cotton · Classic fit · Side-seamed · Embroidery / DTG / DTF

Gildan 64800L Women's Pique Polo
Gildan

Gildan 64800L Women's Pique Polo

$16.55-$23.63

Suppliers: Fourthwall, Printful, Printify
Markets: United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, Canada
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Women's slim-fit pique polo in 5.2 oz 100% ring-spun cotton with side-seamed construction. Feminine cut of the 64800 pique polo with ring-spun cotton pique fabric. Tear-away label for custom branding. Compatible with embroidery and DTG.

5.2 oz · 100% Ring-Spun Cotton Pique · Slim fit · Side-seamed · Embroidery / DTG / DTF

Gildan 8800 DryBlend Jersey Polo
Gildan

Gildan 8800 DryBlend Jersey Polo

$10.00-$22.38

Suppliers: CustomCat, Prodigi
Markets: United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, Canada
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Unisex DryBlend jersey polo in 6.0 oz 50/50 cotton-polyester with classic fit and tubular construction. Polo collar and button placket. Open-end yarn for durable construction. Tear-away label for custom branding. Compatible with embroidery and DTG.

6.0 oz · 50% Cotton / 50% Polyester · Classic fit · Tubular · Embroidery / DTG / Digisoft

Gildan 8800B Youth DryBlend Jersey Polo
Gildan

Gildan 8800B Youth DryBlend Jersey Polo

$16.73-$16.96

Suppliers: CustomCat, Printify
Markets: United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, Canada
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Youth DryBlend jersey polo in 6.0 oz 50/50 cotton-polyester with classic fit and tubular construction. DryBlend fabric with polo collar. Open-end yarn for durable construction. Tear-away label for custom branding. Compatible with embroidery and DTG.

6.0 oz · 50% Cotton / 50% Polyester · Classic fit · Tubular · Embroidery / DTG / Digisoft / DTF

Sport-Tek LST104 Women's Competitor United Polo
Sport-Tek

Sport-Tek LST104 Women's Competitor United Polo

$24.34-$32.31

Suppliers: Printify
Markets: United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, Canada
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Women's cut PosiCharge Competitor polo in 3.8 oz 100% polyester interlock with slim fit. The LST104 is the women's counterpart to the men's ST104 — same interlock fabric and PosiCharge color-lock but with a contoured slim fit and tear-away label.

3.8 oz · 100% Polyester Interlock · Slim fit · Set-in sleeve · Embroidery / Screen print / Heat Transfer / DTF

Sport-Tek ST104 Competitor United Polo
Sport-Tek

Sport-Tek ST104 Competitor United Polo

$24.34-$32.31

Suppliers: Printify
Markets: United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, Canada
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Men's cut PosiCharge Competitor polo in 3.8 oz 100% polyester interlock with color-lock technology. The ST104 uses interlock fabric with tear-away label — distinct from the tricot-based ST650 Micropique polo. Regular fit with set-in sleeve construction.

3.8 oz · 100% Polyester Interlock · Regular fit · Set-in sleeve · DTF / Embroidery / Screen print / Heat Transfer

100% Ring-Spun Cotton Pique Polo
Jerzees

100% Ring-Spun Cotton Pique Polo

$16.81-$25.02

Suppliers: Printify
Markets: United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, Canada
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100% ring-spun cotton piqué polo at 6.5 oz with regular fit, polo neckline, and tagless label. The only all-cotton, ring-spun product in the Jerzees lineup. Ring-spun cotton provides a smoother surface for Embroidery and DTG printing. Compatible with Embroidery, DTG, and Screen Printing.

6.5 oz · 100% Ring-Spun Cotton · Regular fit · Embroidery / DTG / Screen print

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About Polo Shirts

Polo blanks come in two primary knit constructions: piqué and jersey. Piqué knit has a textured, waffle-like surface that breathes well and holds its shape — the standard for business and uniform polos. Jersey knit is smoother and softer but reads as more casual. Most POD polos are piqué.

The collared silhouette and clean chest area make polos a natural fit for embroidered logos, which is why corporate merchandise and team uniforms are common use cases for this category. DTG and DTF handle full-color graphics, but embroidery remains the dominant decoration method for this category.

Questions buyers ask

Why is embroidery dominant over DTG on polo shirts?
Piqué knit texture is uneven — DTG ink doesn't land smoothly on the waffle-like surface. Embroidery grips the textured loops securely, producing cleaner logos on structured polo fabric.
Piqué vs jersey knit polos: which reads more formal?
Piqué has a textured, waffle-like surface that reads as business-ready. Jersey is smoother and softer but appears more casual. Corporate uniforms almost always specify piqué knit.
Can DTG print detailed artwork on piqué polo fabric?
Fine detail breaks up on the textured piqué surface. Bold logos with thicker lines work. For photographic or fine-line designs, use a jersey polo or apply DTF transfers instead.
How do moisture-wicking performance polos handle embroidery?
Performance polyester holds embroidery well — synthetic fibers resist distortion under needle tension. Use water-soluble stabilizer to prevent topping from catching on the wicking surface.
Why do polo collars sometimes warp after embroidery?
Dense stitch counts near the collar pull lightweight piqué fabric. Keep collar-area designs simple with lower stitch density, or embroider the left chest panel where fabric lays flat.
How do cotton piqué and performance fabric polos differ in construction?
Cotton piqué uses a textured knit weave for breathability. Performance fabric uses synthetic moisture-wicking fibers with a smoother hand feel and stretch recovery.
Are polo shirts a year-round product or seasonal?
Year-round for corporate uniforms and team merchandise. Seasonal bump in spring-summer for casual wear. The corporate use case provides steady baseline demand regardless of season.