Shown: Cool Mint
Men's Saltwater 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.
- 89/11 polyester/spandex single dyed jersey at 5.3 oz/yd²
- ⚠ DTG printing: not recommended — Polyester-dominant fabric is a poor DTG substrate; choose DTF or screen printing instead.
- ⚠ Sublimation: conditional — test first.
Final pricing depends on garment quantity, decoration method, print locations, and artwork requirements.
Colors 5— Cool Mint
Cool Mint
Faded Navy
Onyx
Sea Mist
Sunset Pink
Available sizes
Availability — Cool Mint
| Size | Status | Local pickup (Chicagoland) | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | Limited | — | |
| M | In Stock | — | |
| L | In Stock | — | |
| XL | In Stock | — | |
| 2XL | Limited | — | |
| 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
- 89/11 polyester/spandex single dyed jersey
- Fabric weight
- 5.3 oz/yd²
- Fabric type
- jersey
- 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
Good
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.
- 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.
- High press heat can affect polyester — test temperature and dwell time before a full run.
DTG printing
Not Recommended
Polyester-dominant fabric is a poor DTG substrate; choose DTF or screen printing instead.
- Water-based DTG ink absorbs poorly into polyester and can wash out — pretreat and test.
Embroidery
Good
Embroiders well with appropriate backing.
- 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.
- Use low-temperature transfer material to avoid scorch or dye migration on polyester.
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
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 | 28 3/4 | 29 1/2 | 30 1/4 | 31 | 32 | 33 |
| Chest Width (Laid Flat) | 21 | 22 1/2 | 24 | 25 1/2 | 27 | 29 | 31 |
Fabric and construction
Manufacturer highlights
- 5.3 oz./yd², 89/11 polyester/spandex single dyed jersey
- UPF 40+ protection
- Two-button hidden placket with stripe tape details
- Nautica branded rubber buttons
- Contrast-color interior facings
- Side vents
- Micro locker loop
- J-Class screenprint at back neck
- Nautica branding on left sleeve
- 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 Cool Mint colorway; origin can vary by color and production run.
Recommended applications
- Company uniforms →
Placket-front knits and wovens are the uniform-program standard.
Similar alternatives
- · Same fabric: 89/11 polyester/spandex single dyed jersey
- · Similar weight (5.3 vs 5.3 oz)
- · Covers XS–3XL
- · Similar weight (5.3 vs 5.3 oz)
- · Covers S–4XL
- · Similar weight (5 vs 5.3 oz)
- · Covers S–4XL
- · Similar weight (5.6 vs 5.3 oz)
- · Covers XS–4XL
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Side Vents (Split Hem)
- Side vents, or split hem, are small slits left open at the bottom of a shirt's side seams, adding ease of movement and a retail-styled look.
- 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.