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

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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 10Black

  • 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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