Gildan G458L - Women's Performance® Double Piqué Polo - Red
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Description
The Gildan G458L is a 5.6 oz 100% polyester double piqué sport shirt cut for women in a contoured missy silhouette. The double piqué filament knit is heavier and more structured than a standard jersey polo, giving decorators a firmer, snag-resistant ground that holds shape through repeated industrial laundering. For corporate accounts, school staff, and team programs that need a women's polo to sit alongside the unisex G458, the G458L delivers the same moisture-wicking, antimicrobial, UPF 50+ polyester in a side-seamed feminine fit with side vents.
Embroidery is the standout decoration method on the G458L because the 5.6 oz double piqué surface gives stitches a firm base to register against, so left-chest logos and monograms hold crisp definition without the tunneling and pucker that lighter jersey polos produce. Use a medium-weight cut-away backing to stabilize the poly knit, and place the logo opposite the reversed placket for the cleanest corporate presentation. Because the shirt is 100% polyester, sublimation reproduces full-colour artwork at photographic quality on the White colorway. DTF bonds well to the piqué surface at standard time and temperature and is the lower-risk route for full-colour work on darker grounds. Screen printing requires a poly-block or low-cure ink to prevent dye migration on 100% polyester, so keep cure temperature below the migration threshold and test on a sample first. DTG is not recommended because the polyester knit lacks the cotton fibre needed for water-based ink absorption even after pre-treatment.
- Brand: Gildan
- Style: G458L (also listed as Gildan 45800L Performance Ladies Double Piqué Polo)
- Fabric: 100% polyester double piqué filament knit, snag-resistant structured surface
- Weight: 5.6 oz/yd2
- Performance features: Moisture-wicking, antimicrobial odor resistance, UPF 50+ (UPF 30+ on White)
- Construction: Side-seamed. Contoured welt collar. Clean-finished reversed placket with reinforced bottom box. Three colour-matched pearlized buttons. Rolled-forward topstitched shoulders. Double-needle sleeve and bottom hems. Side vents. Heat transfer label.
- Fit: Women's contoured missy fit
- Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL
- Colors: White, Black, Charcoal, Navy, Royal, Sapphire, Red, Maroon, Forest Green
- Case quantity: sold by the piece or by the dozen, no rigid case minimum
- Care: Machine wash cold. Tumble dry low. Do not bleach. Do not iron decoration.
The reversed placket with reinforced bottom box keeps a polished finish after repeated washing on uniform programs, and the double piqué weight resists pilling longer than lighter jersey polos. For mixed-roster corporate or school orders, run the G458L alongside the Gildan G458 unisex polo to keep fabric weight, hand, and colour consistent across the full team. TheClothingSpace stocks the G458L at wholesale pricing with bulk discounts that increase with case and unit quantity, among the lowest prices online for this style, plus fast US shipping on stocked colors.
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Features
- 100% preshrunk cotton
- Made with sustainably and fairly grown USA cotton
- Seamless rib at neck
- Taped shoulder-to-shoulder
- Double-needle stitching throughout
- Tear-away label
- Quarter-turned to eliminate center crease
- 7/8" collar
- Classic fit
Shipping & Returns
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Decoration Method Compatibility
How this blank performs across popular decoration methods.
| Method | Compatible | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Embroidery | ✓ | Primary method. 5.6 oz double piqué gives stitches a firm base; use medium cut-away backing, left-chest opposite placket |
| Sublimation | ✓ | 100% polyester = full-colour reproduction on White; dark colours block the transfer |
| DTF Transfer | ✓ | Bonds well to the piqué surface at standard time and temperature; lower-risk route for dark grounds |
| Screen Print (Low-Bleed) | ✓ | Use poly-block or low-cure ink to prevent dye migration on 100% polyester |
| Heat Transfer / Vinyl | ✓ | Clean application; avoid excessive heat to prevent polyester scorching |
| DTG | ✗ | 100% polyester lacks cotton fibre for water-based ink absorption, even with pre-treatment |
How Does the Gildan G458L Compare?
| Spec | Gildan G458L | Gildan G458 | Gildan G448L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting At | $8.49 | $8.49 | $7.34 |
| Weight | 5.6 oz | 5.6 oz | 4.7 oz |
| Yarn / Fabric | 100% polyester double piqué | 100% polyester double piqué | 100% polyester jersey |
| Fit | Women's contoured missy | Unisex standard | Women's contoured missy |
| Construction | Side-seamed, side vents, three-button placket | Side-seamed, side vents, three-button placket | Side-seamed, side vents, two-button placket |
| Best For | Women's embroidered corporate, school, and team polo programs | Unisex paired uniform programs with the G458L | Lighter women's poly polo when a softer jersey hand is preferred |
Fabric Blend by Color Group
Not all colorways share the same fabric composition. Check the blend before ordering for decoration jobs where substrate matters.
| Color Group | Blend | Print Consideration |
|---|---|---|
| White | 100% polyester double piqué | Ideal sublimation substrate; UPF 30+ on White vs 50+ on colours; embroidery and DTF also clean |
| Solid colours (Black, Charcoal, Navy, Royal, Sapphire, Red, Maroon, Forest Green) | 100% polyester double piqué | Embroidery and DTF preferred on dark grounds; poly-block/low-cure ink for screen printing; no sublimation on darks |
Size Chart
Measurements in inches. Source: Gildan spec sheet
| Size | Chest (inches) | Length (inches) |
|---|---|---|
| S | 17 | 25.5 |
| M | 18.5 | 26.5 |
| L | 20 | 27.5 |
| XL | 21.5 | 28.5 |
| 2XL | 23 | 29 |
| 3XL | 24.5 | 29.5 |