Gildan 8800B Youth DryBlend® Jersey Polo in Black — blank polo, front view

Shown: Black

GildanStyle 8800B · Polos

Youth DryBlend® Jersey Polo

A blank polo from the Gildan line, offered in 10 colors and sizes S–XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.

  • Excellent for embroidery
  • 50/50 cotton/polyester knit at 6 oz/yd²
  • OEKO-TEX certified facility
  • Tear-away label for rebranding
  • ⚠ Sublimation: conditional — test first.

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

Colors 10— Black

  • Black

  • Forest Green

  • Gold

  • Light Blue

  • Maroon

  • Navy

  • Red

  • Royal

  • Sport Grey

  • White

Available sizes

SMLXL

Availability — Black

Availability by size for the Black colorway, as of the last catalog sync
SizeStatusLocal pickup (Chicagoland)Actions
SIn StockAvailable
MIn StockAvailable
LIn StockAvailable
XLIn 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
50/50 cotton/polyester knit
Fabric weight
6 oz/yd²
Fabric type
Not stated
Yarn
ring-spun · 18 singles
Construction
Not stated
Label
Tear-away label
Cut for
Youth
Fit
Classic
Sizes
S–XL
Colors
10
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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Sublimation

Conditional

Partial polyester content gives muted, distressed color rather than full saturation.

  • Cotton content will not hold sublimation dye — expect a faded, vintage result.

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 youth wear · sizes S–XL.

Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.

MeasurementSMLXL
Body Length19 1/221 1/223 1/225 1/2
Chest Width (Laid Flat)16171819
Numerical Sizes810-1214-1618
Sizes (CA)6-810-1214-1618-20

Fabric and construction

Manufacturer highlights

  • 6 oz./yd² (US) 10 oz./L yd (CA), 50/50 cotton/polyester knit, 18 singles
  • Sport Grey is 90/10 cotton/polyester
  • Classic fit
  • Contoured welt collar and cuffs
  • Clean finished placket with dyed-to-match buttons
  • Tear away label
  • CPSIA Tracking Label Compliant
  • 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

Similar alternatives

  • · Similar weight (6.1 vs 6 oz)
  • · Classic fit
  • · Also Excellent for embroidery
  • · Similar fiber mix
  • · Also Excellent for embroidery
  • · Covers S–XL
  • · Similar weight (6 vs 6 oz)
  • · Also Excellent for embroidery
  • · Covers XS–XL
  • · Similar fiber mix
  • · 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.
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.
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.
Better Cotton (BCI)
Better Cotton (BCI) is a global training and sourcing program that improves conventional cotton farming's water, pesticide, and labor practices without requiring organic certification.
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