Shown: Azure Blue
Men's Deck Polo
A blank polo from the Nautica line, offered in 5 colors and sizes S–4XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.
- Excellent for screen printing and embroidery
- 60/40 cotton/polyester at 5.5 oz/yd²
- ⚠ 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 5— Azure Blue
Azure Blue
Black
Navy
Oxford Heather
White
Available sizes
Availability — Azure Blue
| Size | Status | Local pickup (Chicagoland) | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | Limited | — | |
| M | In Stock | — | |
| 2XL | In Stock | — | |
| 3XL | Limited | — | |
| 4XL | Limited | — |
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
- 60/40 cotton/polyester
- Fabric weight
- 5.5 oz/yd²
- Fabric type
- Not stated
- Yarn
- Not stated
- Construction
- Not stated
- Label
- Tagless
- Cut for
- Men's
- Fit
- Not stated
- Sizes
- S–4XL
- Colors
- 5
- Country of origin
- China
- Sustainability
- Not stated
Decoration compatibility
VisePrint guidance derived from this garment's stated fabric and construction — not manufacturer claims.
Screen printing
Excellent
Cotton-dominant knit takes plastisol and water-based ink cleanly with standard cure settings.
- Dye-migration risk on polyester content — use a low-bleed or poly-specific ink system and cure at lower temperatures.
DTF transfer
Good
Compatible with this fabric type at correct press temperature and pressure.
DTG printing
Good
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.
Heat transfer
Good
Standard HTV and transfers apply well at the correct temperature for this fiber mix.
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
Fit category not stated, cut for men's wear · sizes S–4XL.
Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.
| Measurement | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 2/5 | 31 | 32 | 33 |
| Chest Width (Laid Flat) | 21 | 22 1/2 | 24 | 25 1/2 | 27 | 29 | 31 |
Fabric and construction
Manufacturer highlights
- 5.5 oz./yd², 60/40 cotton/polyester
- Ribbed collar with striped tipping
- Branded two-button placket
- Striped neck tape
- Ribbed cuffs with striped tipping
- Side slit hem
- J-Class logo on left sleeve
- Classic Nautica flag label
- Tagless label
About this blank
Nautica products purchased from us must be sold with embellishment. Sale of Nautica on the internet or elsewhere without embellishment is strictly forbidden. Failing to comply with these policies will result in loss of privileges for selling the Nautica brand.
Country of origin
Made in China.
Shown for the White colorway; origin can vary by color and production run.
Recommended applications
- Company uniforms →
Placket-front knits and wovens are the uniform-program standard.
- Contractor apparel →
Heavyweight fabric stands up to jobsite wear.
Similar alternatives
- · Same fabric: 60/40 cotton/polyester
- · Similar weight (5.3 vs 5.5 oz)
- · Also Excellent for screen printing
- · Same fabric: 60/40 cotton/polyester
- · Similar weight (5.5 vs 5.5 oz)
- · Also Excellent for screen printing
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (5 vs 5.5 oz)
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (5.6 vs 5.5 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.
- Ribbed Collar
- A ribbed collar is a stretchy rib-knit neckband, usually 1x1 rib, whose recovery after stretching depends heavily on how much spandex is blended in.
- 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.
- Ribbed Cuffs
- Ribbed cuffs are the stretch rib-knit bands at the sleeve ends of hoodies and sweatshirts, and their recovery determines whether sleeves keep their shape through daily wear.
- Heat Transfer Label
- A heat transfer label is a printed neck or care label pressed directly onto fabric with a heat press instead of sewn in as woven or satin tape.