Red Kap 5080 Unisex Lab Coat in Light Blue — blank jacket, front view

Shown: Light Blue

Red KapStyle 5080 · Jackets & Vests

Unisex Lab Coat

A blank jacket from the Red Kap line, offered in 2 colors and sizes S–3XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.

  • 80/20 polyester/cotton at 5 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 2Light Blue

  • Light Blue

  • White

Available sizes

SMLXL2XL3XL

Availability Light Blue

Availability by size for the Light Blue colorway, as of the last catalog sync
SizeStatusLocal pickup (Chicagoland)Actions
SIn Stock
MIn Stock
LIn Stock
XLIn Stock
2XLIn Stock
3XLIn 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
80/20 polyester/cotton
Fabric weight
5 oz/yd²
Fabric type
Not stated
Yarn
Not stated
Construction
Not stated
Label
Not stated
Cut for
Unisex
Fit
Not stated
Sizes
S–3XL
Colors
2
Country of origin
Honduras
Sustainability
Not stated

Decoration compatibility

VisePrint guidance derived from this garment's stated fabric and construction — not manufacturer claims.

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.

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.

Embroiders well with appropriate backing.

  • Lightweight or performance knit — use a stabilizer/backing to prevent puckering.

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

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 unisex wear · sizes S–3XL.

Garment measurements in inches, laid flat.

MeasurementSMLXL2XL3XL
Chest Circumference36 - 3840 - 4244 - 4648 - 5052 - 5456 - 58
Sleeve Length32 1/233 1/43434 3/435 1/236 1/4

Fabric and construction

Manufacturer highlights

  • 5 oz./yd², 80/20 polyester/cotton
  • Performance blend
  • Wrinkle-resistant
  • Pre-cure durable press
  • One-piece, notched lapel collar
  • Four grippers closure
  • Internal left chest pocket
  • Two lower front pockets
  • Side vents
  • Length is 41 1/2"

Country of origin

Made in Honduras.

Shown for the White colorway; origin can vary by color and production run.

Recommended applications

Similar alternatives

  • · Similar fiber mix
  • · Similar weight (5 vs 5 oz)
  • · Covers S–4XL
  • · Similar fiber mix
  • · Similar weight (5 vs 5 oz)
  • · Covers S–3XL
  • · Same fabric: 80/20 polyester/cotton
  • · Covers XS–2XL
  • · Workwear-tier peer
  • · Similar fiber mix
  • · Similar weight (5 vs 5 oz)
  • · Workwear-tier peer

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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.
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.
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