Gildan 8800 Unisex DryBlend® Jersey Polo in Ash — blank polo, front view

Shown: Ash

GildanStyle 8800 · Polos

Unisex DryBlend® Jersey Polo

A blank polo from the Gildan line, offered in 19 colors and sizes S–5XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.

  • Excellent for embroidery
  • 52/48 cotton/polyester knit at 6 oz/yd²
  • 8-size run (S–5XL)
  • OEKO-TEX certified facility
  • Sublimation: not recommended — Cotton-dominant fabric does not bond sublimation dye.

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

Colors 19Ash

  • Ash

  • Black

  • Carolina Blue

  • Dark Heather

  • Forest Green

  • Gold

  • Graphite Heather

  • Kelly Green

  • Light Blue

  • Maroon

  • Navy

  • Orange

  • Purple

  • Red

  • Royal

  • Sand

  • Sapphire

  • Sport Grey

  • White

Available sizes

SMLXL2XL3XL4XL5XL

Availability Ash

Availability by size for the Ash colorway, as of the last catalog sync
SizeStatusLocal pickup (Chicagoland)Actions
SIn StockAvailable
MIn StockAvailable
LIn StockAvailable
XLIn Stock
2XLIn StockAvailable
3XLIn StockAvailable
4XLLow Stock
5XLIn StockAvailable

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
52/48 cotton/polyester knit
Fabric weight
6 oz/yd²
Fabric type
Not stated
Yarn
ring-spun · 20 singles
Construction
Not stated
Label
Tear-away label
Cut for
Unisex
Fit
Classic
Sizes
S–5XL
Colors
19
Country of origin
Bangladesh
Sustainability
OEKO-TEX certified facility; Fair Labor Association; US-grown / BCI cotton

Decoration compatibility

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

Blended fabric prints reliably; match the ink system to the dominant fiber.

  • Dye-migration risk on polyester content — use a low-bleed or poly-specific ink system and cure at lower temperatures.

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

  • Moisture-management finishes can reduce adhesion — verify wash durability on a test piece.

Cotton-rich blend prints acceptably; expect a softer, more vintage result than 100% cotton.

  • Water-based DTG ink absorbs poorly into polyester and can wash out — pretreat and test.

Embroidery

Excellent

Midweight-plus fabric supports dense stitch counts without distortion.

  • 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.

  • Verify transfer adhesion over moisture-management finishes.

Sublimation

Not Recommended

Cotton-dominant fabric does not bond sublimation dye.

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

Classic fit, cut for unisex wear · sizes S–5XL.

Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.

MeasurementSMLXL2XL3XL4XL5XL
Body Length2829 1/230 1/231 1/232 1/2333435
Chest Width (Laid Flat)1921232527293133

Fabric and construction

Manufacturer highlights

  • 6 oz./yd² (US) 10 oz./L yd (CA), 52/48 cotton/polyester knit, 20 singles
  • Sport Grey is 90/10 cotton/polyester
  • Graphite Heather is 62/38 cotton/polyester
  • Classic fit
  • Contoured welt collar and cuffs
  • Clean finished placket with dyed-to-match buttons
  • Tear away label
  • Responsible Materials: contains US grown BCI cotton

About this blank

The Dry Blend collection's ring-spun cotton/poly blend is a moisture-wicking fabric that delivers comfort and coolness.

Responsible Supplier: this product was made in a facility that is OEKO-TEX and FLA certified.

Country of origin

Made in Bangladesh.

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

Recommended applications

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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.
Singles (Yarn Count)
Singles is the yarn-count system where a higher number, like 30/1, means finer, thinner yarn, and a lower number, like 18/1, means thicker, coarser yarn.
Heather Fabric
Heather fabric is knit or woven from a blend of dyed and undyed fiber, creating a mottled two-tone look that usually signals polyester content.
Classic Fit
Classic fit is the roomy, straight-cut 'full cut' T-shirt silhouette with generous body ease and minimal waist taper, built to fit the broadest range of body types.
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.
Tear-Away Label
A tear-away label is a neck or side-seam tag stitched along a single perforated line so it pulls out cleanly by hand for private labeling.
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