Nautica N17168 Women's Deck Polo in Azure Blue — blank polo, front view

Shown: Azure Blue

NauticaStyle N17168 · Polos

Women's Deck Polo

A blank polo from the Nautica line, offered in 5 colors and sizes XS–3XL. 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 5Azure Blue

  • Azure Blue

  • Black

  • Navy

  • Oxford Heather

  • White

Available sizes

XSLXL2XL3XL

Availability Azure Blue

Availability by size for the Azure Blue colorway, as of the last catalog sync
SizeStatusLocal pickup (Chicagoland)Actions
XSLow Stock
LLimited
XLLimited
2XLInventory Unavailable
3XLInventory Unavailable

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
Women's
Fit
Not stated
Sizes
XS–3XL
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.

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.

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

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.

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 women's wear · sizes XS–3XL.

Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.

MeasurementXSSMLXL2XL3XL
Body Length26 1/42727 3/428 1/229 1/43030 3/4
Chest Width (Laid Flat)192021222324 1/226
Sleeve Length1414 1/21515 1/21616 1/217

Fabric and construction

Manufacturer highlights

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

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 (6 vs 5.5 oz)
  • · Also Excellent for embroidery

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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.
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.
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.
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