
Shown: Azure Blue
NauticaStyle N17170 · More Styles
Men's Staysail Shirt
A blank garment from the Nautica line, offered in 2 colors and sizes S–4XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.
- Excellent for screen printing and DTG printing
- 98/2 cotton/elastane at 4 oz/yd²
- ⚠ Sublimation: not recommended — Cotton-dominant fabric does not bond sublimation dye.
- ⚠ Embroidery: conditional — test first.
Final pricing depends on garment quantity, decoration method, print locations, and artwork requirements.
Colors 2— Azure Blue
Azure Blue
White
Available sizes
Availability — Azure Blue
| Size | Status | Local pickup (Chicagoland) | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | Low Stock | — | |
| 3XL | Low Stock | — | |
| 4XL | Low Stock | — |
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
- 98/2 cotton/elastane
- Fabric weight
- 4 oz/yd²
- Fabric type
- Not stated
- Yarn
- Not stated
- Construction
- Side-seamed
- Label
- Tagless
- Cut for
- Men's
- Fit
- Not stated
- Sizes
- S–4XL
- Colors
- 2
- 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.
- Stretch content — use an ink with good elongation to avoid cracking.
DTF transfer
Good
Compatible with this fabric type at correct press temperature and pressure.
DTG printing
Excellent
High-cotton smooth knit is the ideal DTG substrate.
Embroidery
Conditional
Very light fabric can pucker under dense designs — keep stitch counts modest and stabilize well.
- Lightweight or performance knit — use a stabilizer/backing to prevent puckering.
- Stretch fabric — hoop with light tension and use a ballpoint needle.
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 | 3XL | 4XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 29 2/5 | 33 2/5 | 34 2/5 |
| Chest Width (Laid Flat) | 21 1/2 | 29 1/2 | 31 1/2 |
| Sleeve Length (From Center Back) | 34 | 38 1/2 | 39 1/2 |
Fabric and construction
Manufacturer highlights
- 4 oz./yd², 98/2 cotton/elastane
- Button-down collar
- Piped collar trim
- Forward shoulder seams
- Button-down cuffs
- Pleats at back yoke for mobility
- J-Class flag label at side seam
- Nautica label at center front placket
- 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
The stated attributes don't point to a specific program type — request a sample to evaluate it against your use case.
Similar alternatives
- · Same fabric: 98/2 cotton/elastane
- · Similar weight (4 vs 4 oz)
- · Also Excellent for screen printing
- · Same fabric: 98/2 cotton/elastane
- · Also Excellent for screen printing
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (4.3 vs 4 oz)
- · Also Excellent for screen printing
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Also Excellent for screen printing
- · Covers S–4XL
Terms used on this page
- Spandex (Elastane)
- Spandex, also called elastane, is a synthetic stretch fiber blended in small percentages into fitted and athletic apparel to add four-way stretch and recovery.
- Yoke
- A yoke is the separate fabric panel seamed across a shirt's upper back, and where that seam sits sets how low a back print can start.
- 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.
- 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.