Nautica N17170 Men's Staysail Shirt in Azure Blue — blank garment, front view

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 2Azure Blue

  • Azure Blue

  • White

Available sizes

S3XL4XL

Availability Azure Blue

Availability by size for the Azure Blue colorway, as of the last catalog sync
SizeStatusLocal pickup (Chicagoland)Actions
SLow Stock
3XLLow Stock
4XLLow 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.

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.

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.

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.

MeasurementS3XL4XL
Body Length29 2/533 2/534 2/5
Chest Width (Laid Flat)21 1/229 1/231 1/2
Sleeve Length (From Center Back)3438 1/239 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

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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.
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