Gildan DryBlend polo shirts cover the three fabric constructions most embroidery decorators encounter on production orders: double pique (G380), jersey knit (G880), and a heavier double pique with moisture management (G728). The G380 is the volume choice for school uniform programs, youth sports accounts, and any order where per-unit cost is the primary constraint. At 6 oz with a 50/50 cotton-poly DryBlend composition, it provides enough fabric body to sit flat under an embroidery platen without bunching, and the pique knit texture holds stitches in place on left-chest logo placements without a water-soluble topping sheet. That combination makes the G380 one of the most efficient blanks in the value-tier polo category for shops running high piece counts on tight margins.

G380 vs G880 vs G728: Choosing the Right Gildan DryBlend Polo for Your Program

The G380 DryBlend double pique (6 oz, 50/50 cotton-poly) is the standard choice for embroidery programs where pique texture and stitch stability matter and cost control is the primary decision factor. The raised double pique grid is coarser than the G728 construction, which keeps the per-unit cost lower while still providing adequate stitch grip for 8,000 to 15,000 stitch chest logos. The G880 DryBlend jersey polo offers a smoother flat knit surface at a similar price point, which suits programs combining embroidery with a DTF front or back panel because the flat jersey surface produces cleaner transfer film adhesion. The G728 DryBlend double pique runs at a slightly higher fabric weight with a more refined pique weave and is the correct choice for hospitality and food service uniform accounts where the polo will wash frequently and the collar needs to retain its structure across a full season of service.

DryBlend Moisture Management on Polo Blanks: What It Means for Decoration

Gildan DryBlend fabric technology introduces polyester fibers into the yarn blend to improve moisture wicking and reduce shrinkage compared to a 100% cotton polo. For decoration purposes, the polyester content in the G380 (50/50) affects both embroidery and DTF application. On the embroidery side, the polyester component in the blend adds a small degree of dimensional stability, which reduces fabric movement during hooping. The tradeoff is that polyester fibers can generate mild static charge at high-speed embroidery machine operations, which may require tension adjustment on dense fill patterns above 20,000 stitches. For standard left-chest logos at 8,000 to 12,000 stitches, this is not a practical concern. On DTF, press the G380 at 310 to 320 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 to 15 seconds with firm pressure. The lower temperature setting (compared to 100% cotton) prevents polyester fibers from glazing under the press.

Decorators sourcing Gildan polo blanks alongside other brand options can compare construction and weight across all wholesale polo styles in the full wholesale polo collection. For programs that require 100% cotton pique construction rather than a DryBlend blend, the wholesale cotton polo collection covers the Gildan G380 alongside Jerzees and Harriton cotton pique options.

Gildan Polo Sizing and Reorder Consistency for Uniform Accounts

Gildan maintains consistent size specifications across production runs on the G380, G880, and G728. Chest width and body length measurements hold within standard tolerance across dye lots, which is a practical requirement for uniform programs placing repeat orders across multiple seasons. Where competing brands such as Hanes or Jerzees may run slightly fuller in the chest at identical labeled sizes, Gildan polo sizing typically runs closer to a standard fit. For accounts ordering 72 or more pieces per size run, it is worth pulling a sample of each size from the intended color before distributing to end users, regardless of brand. Gildan's consistent cut makes cross-season reordering straightforward for programs that need to add pieces mid-season without remeasuring.

Case Quantities and Wholesale Pricing on Gildan Polo Shirts

All Gildan polo styles at TheClothingSpace are priced at wholesale with case discounts applied automatically at checkout. No minimum order is required, and mixed-color or mixed-style orders on Gildan polo blanks process without a surcharge. Core colors on the G380 and G880 ship from US warehouses with same-day processing on orders placed before the daily cutoff. For embroidery shops scheduling production around client deadlines, reliable in-stock fulfillment on the G380 avoids the blank availability delays that can push decoration schedules.

All styles in this collection are priced among the lowest online, with fast US shipping on stocked colors. Case pricing applies automatically, and bulk discounts increase with quantity.