Shown: Black Heather
Men's Dakota Striated Heather Polo
A blank polo from the Paragon line, offered in 9 colors and sizes S–3XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.
- Excellent for sublimation
- 100% microfiber performance polyester at 4.3 oz/yd²
- Recycled content
- ⚠ DTG printing: not recommended — Polyester-dominant fabric is a poor DTG substrate; choose DTF or screen printing instead.
- ⚠ Embroidery: conditional — test first.
Final pricing depends on garment quantity, decoration method, print locations, and artwork requirements.
Colors 9— Black Heather
Black Heather
Crimson Heather
Deep Blue Heather
Melon Heather
Peri Blue Heather
Sky Blue Heather
Steel Grey Heather
Surf Green Heather
Turquoise Heather
Available sizes
Availability — Black Heather
| Size | Status | Local pickup (Chicagoland) | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | Limited | — | |
| M | In Stock | — | |
| L | In Stock | — | |
| XL | In Stock | — | |
| 2XL | In Stock | — | |
| 3XL | 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
- 100% microfiber performance polyester
- Fabric weight
- 4.3 oz/yd²
- Fabric type
- Not stated
- Yarn
- Not stated
- Construction
- Side-seamed
- Label
- Tagless
- Cut for
- Men's
- Fit
- Not stated
- Sizes
- S–3XL
- Colors
- 9
- Country of origin
- Guatemala
- 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.
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.
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.
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
Fit category not stated, cut for men's wear · sizes S–3XL.
Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.
| Measurement | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 28 1/2 | 30 | 31 | 31 3/4 | 32 1/2 | 33 1/2 | 34 1/2 |
| Chest Width (Laid Flat) | 21 | 22 1/2 | 24 | 25 1/2 | 27 1/2 | 29 1/2 | 31 1/2 |
| Sleeve Length (From Center Back) | 19 | 19 5/8 | 20 1/4 | 21 1/4 | 22 | 22 3/4 | 23 1/4 |
Fabric and construction
Manufacturer highlights
- 4.3 oz./yd², 100% microfiber performance polyester
- Yarns made from recycled materials, including plastic bottles
- Paragon Plus odor/moisture management
- Wrinkle-resistant finish
- SRT - Snag Resistant Technology
- Ribbed knit collar
- Three-button placket
- Reinforced shoulder seams
- Side seams
- Tagless label
- Responsible Materials: contains recycled polyester
Country of origin
Made in Guatemala.
Shown for the Black Heather 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: 100% microfiber performance polyester
- · Similar weight (4.3 vs 4.3 oz)
- · Also Excellent for sublimation
- · Same fabric: 100% microfiber performance polyester
- · Similar weight (4.3 vs 4.3 oz)
- · Also Excellent for sublimation
- · Same fabric: 100% microfiber performance polyester
- · Similar weight (4 vs 4.3 oz)
- · Also Excellent for sublimation
- · Same fabric: 100% microfiber performance polyester
- · Similar weight (4.8 vs 4.3 oz)
- · Also Excellent for sublimation
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.
- Wrinkle Resistance
- Wrinkle resistance is a fiber blend or chemical finish that keeps fabric from creasing, letting shirts come off the shelf looking pressed and stay that way.
- Snag Resistance
- Snag resistance describes how well a fabric's yarn resists catching and pulling into a loop when it hooks on velcro, nails, or rough surfaces.
- Rib Knit
- Rib knit is a knit fabric of alternating vertical ridges that stretches and recovers far more than jersey, used for collars, cuffs, and waistbands.
- 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.