Shown: Black
Men's Recycled Polyester Performance Pique Polo
A blank polo from the North End line, offered in 4 colors and sizes S–5XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.
- Excellent for embroidery and sublimation
- 54/46 recycled polyester/polyester piqu at 5 oz/yd²
- Recycled content
- ⚠ DTG printing: not recommended — Polyester-dominant fabric is a poor DTG substrate; choose DTF or screen printing instead.
Final pricing depends on garment quantity, decoration method, print locations, and artwork requirements.
Colors 4— Black
Black
Cactus Green
Light Nautical Blue
Night
Available sizes
Availability — Black
| Size | Status | Local pickup (Chicagoland) | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | Limited | — | |
| M | In Stock | — | |
| L | In Stock | — | |
| XL | In Stock | — | |
| 2XL | Limited | — | |
| 4XL | Low Stock | — | |
| 5XL | Low Stock | — |
Last inventory sync: July 13, 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
- 54/46 recycled polyester/polyester piqu
- Fabric weight
- 5 oz/yd²
- Fabric type
- piqué
- Yarn
- Not stated
- Construction
- Not stated
- Label
- Not stated
- Cut for
- Men's
- Fit
- Athletic/Fitted
- Sizes
- S–5XL
- Colors
- 4
- Country of origin
- Bangladesh
- Sustainability
- Recycled content
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.
- Textured piqué surface — expect some ink gain; a higher-mesh screen and an underbase help keep edges clean.
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.
- Moisture-management finishes can reduce adhesion — verify wash durability on a test piece.
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.
- Non-flat piqué surface reduces DTG detail.
Embroidery
Excellent
Structured piqué holds stitches cleanly — the classic embroidery surface.
- Lightweight or performance knit — use a stabilizer/backing to prevent puckering.
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.
- Verify transfer adhesion over moisture-management finishes.
Sublimation
Excellent
High-polyester fabric accepts sublimation dye fully.
- Sublimation shows only on white or very light garment colors.
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
Athletic/Fitted fit, cut for men's wear · sizes S–5XL.
Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.
| Measurement | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 27 3/4 | 28 | 29 1/2 | 30 1/8 | 30 3/4 | 31 3/8 | 32 1/2 | 33 1/8 |
| Chest Circumference | 35-38 | 39-41 | 42-45 | 46-49 | 50-52 | 53-56 | 57-60 | 61-64 |
| Chest Width (Laid Flat) | 20 1/2 | 22 | 23 1/2 | 25 | 26 1/2 | 28 | 29 1/2 | 36 5/8 |
| Sleeve Length | 19 3/4 | 20 3/8 | 21 | 21 5/8 | 22 1/4 | 22 7/8 | 23 1/2 | 24 1/8 |
Fabric and construction
Manufacturer highlights
- 5 oz./yd² (US), 8.4 oz./L yd (CA), 54/46 recycled polyester/polyester piqué
- Slim fit
- Moisture wicking performance pulls sweat away from the skin to keep you dry and comfortable
- UPF 40+
- Self-fabric collar with collar stand
- Decorative inner neck tape
- Self-fabric flat piping along front yoke seams
- Contrast side slit facings
- Responsible Materials: contains recycled polyester
Country of origin
Made in Bangladesh.
Shown for the Black colorway; origin can vary by color and production run.
Recommended applications
- Company uniforms →
Placket-front knits and wovens are the uniform-program standard.
- Fitness →
Moisture-management fabric for active wear.
Similar alternatives
- · Same fabric: 54/46 recycled polyester/polyester piqu
- · Similar weight (5 vs 5 oz)
- · Athletic/Fitted fit
- · Similar weight (5.2 vs 5 oz)
- · Athletic/Fitted fit
- · Also Excellent for sublimation
- · Similar weight (4.7 vs 5 oz)
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Covers S–4XL
- · Similar weight (4.5 vs 5 oz)
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Covers XS–4XL
Terms used on this page
- Recycled Polyester (rPET)
- Recycled polyester (rPET) is polyester fiber re-extruded from reclaimed plastic, mostly PET bottles, performing like virgin poly while supporting a garment's sustainability claim.
- 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.
- Piqué
- Piqué is a woven-look knit with a raised, waffle-textured face, most familiar as the classic polo-shirt fabric, structured enough that printers usually route it to embroidery.
- Slim Fit
- Slim fit is a tapered T-shirt cut with a trimmer chest, narrower sleeve openings, and a contoured waist that sits close to the body instead of hanging straight.
- Moisture-Wicking Fabric
- Moisture-wicking fabric, almost always polyester, pulls sweat away from skin to its outer surface for fast evaporation, unlike absorbent cotton.
- Self-fabric collar
- A self-fabric collar is a polo collar cut from the same piqué or jersey yardage as the shirt body instead of a separately knitted piece.