Swannies SW8700 Men's Thatcher Tipped Polo in Black — blank polo, front view

Shown: Black

SwanniesStyle SW8700 · Polos

Men's Thatcher Tipped Polo

A blank polo from the Swannies line, offered in 4 colors and sizes S–3XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.

  • Excellent for sublimation
  • 92/8 repreve polyester/spandex at 4.87 oz/yd²
  • Fair Labor Association
  • 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 4Black

  • Black

  • Glacier

  • Navy

  • Sky

Available sizes

SMLXL2XL3XL

Availability Black

Availability by size for the Black colorway, as of the last catalog sync
SizeStatusLocal pickup (Chicagoland)Actions
SLimited
MIn Stock
LIn Stock
XLIn Stock
2XLIn Stock
3XLLow 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
92/8 repreve polyester/spandex
Fabric weight
4.87 oz/yd²
Fabric type
Not stated
Yarn
Not stated
Construction
Not stated
Label
Not stated
Cut for
Men's
Fit
Not stated
Sizes
S–3XL
Colors
4
Country of origin
Viet Nam
Sustainability
Fair Labor Association

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.
  • Stretch content — use an ink with good elongation to avoid cracking.

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.
  • Stretch fabric — hoop with light tension and use a ballpoint needle.

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.

MeasurementSMLXL2XL3XL
Body Length2828 3/43031 1/931 8/9
Chest Width (Laid Flat)2021 1/422 4/923 5/824 4/5

Fabric and construction

Manufacturer highlights

  • 4.87 oz/yd²., 165 GSM 92/8 Repreve polyester/spandex
  • Moisture-management
  • Full stretch
  • Flat knit, stay right collar
  • Contrasting collar accents and cuffs
  • Three-button collar placket
  • Side vent tape
  • Split hem for relaxed, breathable fit
  • Silicone logo on back yoke
  • Responsible Supplier: this product was made in a facility that is FLA certified

About this blank

Decoration of Swannies goods relating to golf courses, golf clubs, or golf country clubs are prohibited. All events including corporate, member, or charity events hosted at golf courses, golf clubs, or golf country clubs must be cleared by Swannies Golf Apparel in advance. In addition, decoration of Swannies goods relating to colleges, universities, collegiate sports teams are prohibited unless cleared by Swannies beforehand. Swannies goods may only be sold decorated. Failing to comply with these policies may result in loss of privileges for selling the Swannies brand.

Country of origin

Made in Viet Nam.

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

Recommended applications

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Terms used on this page

Ounces per square yard (oz/yd²)
Ounces per square yard (oz/yd²) is the US fabric-weight spec printed on nearly every blank’s product page, measuring how many ounces one square yard weighs.
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.
Yoke
A yoke is the separate fabric panel seamed across a shirt's upper back, and where that seam sits sets how low a back print can start.
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