Shown: Black/ Carbon
Men's Balance Colorblock Performance Piqué Polo
A blank polo from the CORE365 line, offered in 7 colors and sizes S–5XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.
- Excellent for embroidery and sublimation
- 100% polyester at 4.1 oz/yd²
- 8-size run (S–5XL)
- 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 7— Black/ Carbon
Black/ Carbon
Classic Navy/ Carbon
Classic Red/ Carbon
Electric Blue/ Classic Navy
Forest/ Carbon
Safety Yellow/ Carbon
True Royal/ Carbon
Available sizes
Availability — Black/ Carbon
| Size | Status | Local pickup (Chicagoland) | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | In Stock | Available | |
| M | In Stock | Available | |
| L | In Stock | Available | |
| XL | In Stock | Available | |
| 2XL | In Stock | Available | |
| 3XL | In Stock | Available | |
| 4XL | In Stock | Available | |
| 5XL | In Stock | Available |
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
- Men's
- Fit
- Not stated
- Sizes
- S–5XL
- Colors
- 7
- Country of origin
- Bangladesh
- Sustainability
- Fair Labor Association
Decoration compatibility
VisePrint guidance derived from this garment's stated fabric and construction — not manufacturer claims.
Screen printing
Good
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.
DTF transfer
Good
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.
Heat transfer
Good
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 men's wear · sizes S–5XL.
Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.
| Measurement | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 28 1/8 | 29 1/8 | 30 1/8 | 31 1/8 | 32 1/8 | 33 1/8 | 33 5/8 | 34 1/8 |
| Chest Width (Laid Flat) | 20 | 21 1/2 | 23 1/2 | 25 1/2 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 33 |
| Sleeve Length | 19 1/2 | 20 1/8 | 20 3/4 | 21 3/8 | 22 | 22 5/8 | 23 1/4 | 23 7/8 |
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
- Three-button placket
- Side slits
- Responsible Supplier: this product was made in a facility that is FLA certified
Country of origin
Made in Bangladesh.
Shown for the Black/ Carbon colorway; origin can vary by color and production run.
Recommended applications
- Company uniforms →
Placket-front knits and wovens are the uniform-program standard.
- Fitness →
Moisture-management fabric for active wear.
Similar alternatives
- · Same fabric: 100% polyester
- · Similar weight (4.1 vs 4.1 oz)
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Same fabric: 100% polyester
- · Similar weight (4.1 vs 4.1 oz)
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Same fabric: 100% polyester
- · Similar weight (4.1 vs 4.1 oz)
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Same fabric: 100% polyester
- · Similar weight (4.1 vs 4.1 oz)
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
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.