Gildan G648 - Softstyle Unisex Pique Polo - Royal

The Gildan G648 (64800) is the Unisex Softstyle Pique Polo, the ring-spun cotton polo in Gildan's Softstyle line and the blank most decoration shops stock for corporate identity, school uniform, and event staff programs where embroidery is the primary decoration method. The double pique knit construction gives the face a tighter, more uniform texture than a jersey blank, which is what makes it a cleaner embroidery substrate and what keeps printed logos crisper on a heavier cotton body. At 5.2 oz/yd2 of 100% ring-spun cotton 31 singles in a double pique weave, the G648 is heavier and more structured than a jersey tee, sits flat under an embroidery hoop without tunnelling, and holds the weight of a dense left-chest logo without distortion. The modern classic fit works across a wide size range (S through 3XL), the ribbed knit welt collar resists rolling, the clean finished placket carries dyed-to-match buttons, and the rolled forward shoulders keep seams off the top of the arm. Sport Grey is the one blend exception at 90/10 cotton/polyester. All other colours are 100% ring-spun cotton. The G648 is OEKO-TEX certified and made with BCI cotton.

For embroidery, the G648 is the standout method. The 5.2 oz double pique face holds dense stitch counts without puckering, the structured welt collar does not collapse under a hoop, and the ring-spun cotton takes thread cleanly on both the chest and the left sleeve. Use a cut-away backing on the chest and a tear-away on the collar tab, and keep the design clear of the placket so buttonholes do not interrupt the field. For screen printing, the double pique face takes plastisol with good ink holdout and moderate squeegee pressure on the textured surface. On dark grounds (Black, Navy, Forest Green, Charcoal), lay a white underbase and cure at a moderate temperature. Sport Grey carries 10% polyester, so on that colour lay a low-bleed poly-blocking underbase when printing with light inks. For DTF, the transfer bonds reliably across the full colour range at standard heat-press settings, making it the most practical route for short runs and mixed-colour orders on this body. For vinyl, use a standard HTV with a firm press so the film seats fully into the pique texture. For DTG, the ring-spun cotton face holds pre-treat and prints cleanly on the lighter colours. On Black and the dark grounds, apply a white underbase and reduce moisture before printing so the pique surface does not fight adhesion. Water-based and discharge inks are less practical here because of the pique weave depth. Sublimation does not apply, as the cotton body is not a polyester sublimation substrate.

• Brand: Gildan
• Style: G648 / 64800 (Unisex Softstyle Pique Polo)
• Fabric: 100% ring-spun cotton 31 singles, double pique (Sport Grey: 90/10 cotton/polyester)
• Weight: 5.2 oz/yd2
• Construction: Double pique knit, ribbed knit welt collar (roll-resistant), clean finished placket with dyed-to-match buttons, rolled forward shoulders, side seams, tear-away label
• Fit: Unisex, modern classic fit
• Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL
• Colors available: 13 colors including Black, White, Navy, Red, Royal, Forest Green, Charcoal, Sand, Sapphire, Light Blue, Daisy, Sport Grey, Cherry Red
• Certifications: OEKO-TEX certified facility, BCI cotton
• Ordering: available by the piece or by the case; confirm current packing per case for your colour before a large program order
• Care: Machine wash cold. Tumble dry low.

The reorder note specific to the G648: the cotton-majority construction means colour consistency between dye lots is generally stable across the solid colours, which matters on corporate uniform programs where a client reorders the same Navy or Black polo across multiple runs. Sport Grey is the exception at 90/10 cotton/polyester, so route that colour through a poly-blocking underbase for screen printing and expect a slightly different ink behaviour compared to the solid cotton grounds. TheClothingSpace stocks the G648 at wholesale pricing with bulk discounts that increase as case and unit quantities rise, among the lowest prices online for this style, with fast US shipping on stocked colours.

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