Shown: Cadet Blue
Men's Charleston Sublimated Polo
A blank polo from the Paragon line, offered in 3 colors and sizes S–3XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.
- Excellent for sublimation
- 95/5 microfiber polyester/spandex micro mesh at 4.7 oz/yd²
- ⚠ DTG printing: not recommended — Polyester-dominant fabric is a poor DTG substrate; choose DTF or screen printing instead.
- ⚠ DTF transfer: conditional — test first.
Final pricing depends on garment quantity, decoration method, print locations, and artwork requirements.
Colors 3— Cadet Blue
Cadet Blue
Palm Green
Silver
Available sizes
Availability — Cadet Blue
| Size | Status | Local pickup (Chicagoland) | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | In Stock | — | |
| 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
- 95/5 microfiber polyester/spandex micro mesh
- Fabric weight
- 4.7 oz/yd²
- Fabric type
- mesh
- Yarn
- Not stated
- Construction
- Side-seamed
- Label
- Tagless
- Cut for
- Men's
- Fit
- Not stated
- Sizes
- S–3XL
- Colors
- 3
- Country of origin
- Viet Nam
- 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
Conditional
Open or slick mesh surface — adhesion varies; run a wash test first.
- 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 mesh surface reduces DTG detail.
Embroidery
Good
Embroiders well with appropriate backing.
- 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.
- 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) | 20 1/2 | 22 | 23 1/2 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 31 |
| Sleeve Length | 10 | 10 1/4 | 10 1/2 | 11 1/8 | 11 3/8 | 11 5/8 | 11 7/8 |
Fabric and construction
Manufacturer highlights
- 4.7 oz./yd², 95/5 microfiber polyester/spandex micro mesh
- Paragon Plus moisture and odor management
- UPF 30+ protection
- Wrinkle-resistant finish
- SRT - Snag Resistant Technology
- Banded self-collar
- Three-button placket
- Side seam with vents
- Tagless label
Country of origin
Made in Viet Nam.
Shown for the Cadet Blue 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: 95/5 microfiber polyester/spandex micro mesh
- · Similar weight (4.7 vs 4.7 oz)
- · Also Excellent for sublimation
- · Same fabric: 95/5 microfiber polyester/spandex micro mesh
- · Similar weight (4.7 vs 4.7 oz)
- · Also Excellent for sublimation
- · Similar weight (5 vs 4.7 oz)
- · Also Excellent for sublimation
- · Covers S–4XL
- · Similar weight (5.1 vs 4.7 oz)
- · Also Excellent for sublimation
- · Covers S–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.
- Mesh
- Mesh is an open-construction knit fabric with visible holes for airflow, used in athletic jerseys, cap back panels, and moisture-wicking gear.
- 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.
- 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.