CORE365 88181Y Youth Origin Performance Piqué Polo in Black — blank polo, front view

Shown: Black

CORE365Style 88181Y · Polos

Youth Origin Performance Piqué Polo

A blank polo from the CORE365 line, offered in 5 colors and sizes S–XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.

  • Excellent for embroidery and sublimation
  • 100% polyester at 4.1 oz/yd²
  • Fair Labor Association
  • ⚠ DTG printing: not recommended — Polyester-dominant fabric is a poor DTG substrate; choose DTF or screen printing instead.

Final pricing depends on garment quantity, decoration method, print locations, and artwork requirements.

Colors 5— Black

  • Black

  • Classic Navy

  • Classic Red

  • True Royal

  • White

Available sizes

SMLXL

Availability — Black

Availability by size for the Black colorway, as of the last catalog sync
SizeStatusLocal pickup (Chicagoland)Actions
SIn Stock—
MIn Stock—
LIn Stock—
XLIn Stock—

Last inventory sync: July 12, 2026 · local pickup stock held near Lockport, IL. Distributor network totals — not live stock; availability is reconfirmed on every quote before production.

Key specifications

Fabric composition
100% polyester
Fabric weight
4.1 oz/yd²
Fabric type
piqué
Yarn
Not stated
Construction
Not stated
Label
Not stated
Cut for
Youth
Fit
Not stated
Sizes
S–XL
Colors
5
Country of origin
Bangladesh
Sustainability
Fair Labor Association

Decoration compatibility

VisePrint guidance derived from this garment's stated fabric and construction — not manufacturer claims.

Prints well with a low-bleed ink system made for polyester; standard plastisol can dye-migrate.

  • Dye-migration risk on polyester content — use a low-bleed or poly-specific ink system and cure at lower temperatures.
  • Textured piqué surface — expect some ink gain; a higher-mesh screen and an underbase help keep edges clean.

Compatible with this fabric type at correct press temperature and pressure.

  • High press heat can affect polyester — test temperature and dwell time before a full run.
  • Moisture-management finishes can reduce adhesion — verify wash durability on a test piece.

DTG printing

Not Recommended

Polyester-dominant fabric is a poor DTG substrate; choose DTF or screen printing instead.

  • Water-based DTG ink absorbs poorly into polyester and can wash out — pretreat and test.
  • Non-flat piqué surface reduces DTG detail.

Embroidery

Excellent

Structured piqué holds stitches cleanly — the classic embroidery surface.

  • Lightweight or performance knit — use a stabilizer/backing to prevent puckering.

Standard HTV and transfers apply well at the correct temperature for this fiber mix.

  • Use low-temperature transfer material to avoid scorch or dye migration on polyester.
  • Verify transfer adhesion over moisture-management finishes.

Sublimation

Excellent

High-polyester fabric accepts sublimation dye fully.

  • Sublimation shows only on white or very light garment colors.

Decoration results can vary by equipment, ink, transfer material, garment color, and production settings. Always test before beginning a full production run.

Fit and sizing

Fit category not stated, cut for youth wear · sizes S–XL.

Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.

MeasurementSMLXL
Body Length21 1/422 3/423 5/825 5/8
Chest Width (Laid Flat)16 1/217 1/218 1/219 1/2
Sleeve Length14151617

Fabric and construction

Manufacturer highlights

  • 4.1 oz./yd²/139 gsm (US), 6.8 oz./L yd (CA), 100% polyester piqué
  • Moisture wicking performance pulls sweat away from the skin to keep you dry and comfortable
  • Antimicrobial performance properties fight odor-causing bacteria to keep your gear fresher for longer
  • UPF 15-39 protection
  • Matching flat-knit collar
  • Side slits
  • Two-button placket
  • Heat-seal label
  • Responsible Supplier: this product was made in a facility that is FLA certified

Country of origin

Made in Bangladesh.

Shown for the White colorway; origin can vary by color and production run.

Recommended applications

Similar alternatives

  • · Same fabric: 100% polyester
  • · Similar weight (4 vs 4.1 oz)
  • · Also Excellent for sublimation
  • · Same fabric: 100% polyester
  • · Similar weight (4.4 vs 4.1 oz)
  • · Also Excellent for embroidery
  • · Same fabric: 100% polyester
  • · Similar weight (4.5 vs 4.1 oz)
  • · Also Excellent for sublimation
  • · Same fabric: 100% polyester
  • · Also Excellent for sublimation
  • · Covers S–XL

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Terms used on this page

Polyester
Polyester is a synthetic, petroleum-based fiber prized for durability, quick-dry performance, and colorfastness, but prone to dye migration under screen-print inks.
Piqué
Piqué is a woven-look knit with a raised, waffle-textured face, most familiar as the classic polo-shirt fabric, structured enough that printers usually route it to embroidery.
Moisture-Wicking Fabric
Moisture-wicking fabric, almost always polyester, pulls sweat away from skin to its outer surface for fast evaporation, unlike absorbent cotton.
Flat-knit collar
A flat-knit collar is a separately knitted collar attached to a polo shirt as its own piece, giving a firmer stand-up shape than a cut-and-sewn collar.
Placket
A placket is the reinforced, buttoned front opening on a polo or henley, and its width and length set the boundary for where a left-chest logo can sit.
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