Gildan G728B - Youth Double Piqué Polo - Royal
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Description
The Gildan G728B is a 6.0 oz 100% polyester double piqué youth polo with side vents, a three-button placket, welt collar, and welt cuffs. The double piqué knit gives the G728B a heavier, more structured hand than single-ply piqué, and the 100% polyester construction provides moisture management and color retention through repeated institutional washing. School uniform programs, youth sports organizations, and camp programs use the G728B as a durable, low-cost youth polo blank that holds embroidered logos through multiple school years of wear.
Embroidery is the primary decoration method on the G728B. The double piqué surface holds stitches cleanly on the left chest, right chest, and sleeve placements. The structured piqué provides enough body to support moderate stitch density without puckering. DTF transfers bond to the polyester face for full-color artwork on the front or back panels. Screen printing with plastisol works on the flat back panel; use a poly-blocking underbase and minimum effective cure temperature on all colors to prevent dye migration from the 100% polyester fiber. Heat transfer vinyl applies for names and numbers. Sublimation works on white because the fabric is 100% polyester. Sport Gray and Dark Heather are 50/50 cotton/poly blends that shift decoration behavior.
- Brand: Gildan
- Style: G728B (Youth Double Piqué Polo)
- Fabric: 6.0 oz/yd2, 100% polyester double piqué (Sport Gray, Dark Heather: 50/50 cotton/poly)
- Construction: 3-button placket, welt collar, welt cuffs, side vents
- Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
- Colors: 10 colors (check current availability on product page)
- Decoration: embroidery (primary), DTF, screen print with poly-block, HTV, sublimation (white only)
- Care: machine wash, tumble dry
The 100% polyester construction resists shrinking and fading through institutional laundering, which matters when a school uniform program needs polos to maintain consistent sizing and color through multiple school years. Wholesale pricing with bulk discounts that increase with case and unit quantity, among the lowest prices online for this style. Stocked colors ship fast within the US.
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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
All Blank orders of $59 or more are shipped FREE same day via UPS Ground. Blank orders under $59 will qualify for the following shipping options:
- USPS Blank Apparel Shipping (2-4 Business Days): $4.99
- UPS Ground (1-2 Business Days): $8.99
Read our Shipping Policy for more information.
Fill out the Blank Apparel Return Form within 30 days of the order date to be eligible for a refund or return.
Note: All blank orders shipped outside of the continental US are not eligible for return, exchange, or refund.
Decoration Method Compatibility
How this blank performs across popular decoration methods.
| Method | Compatible | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Embroidery | ✓ | Primary method; double piqué holds stitches cleanly on chest and sleeve; structured surface supports moderate density without puckering |
| DTF Transfer | ✓ | Bonds to polyester face for full-color artwork; use polyester-safe press temperature |
| Screen Print (Plastisol) | ✓ | Flat back panel; use poly-blocking underbase and minimum cure temp on all colors to prevent dye migration from 100% polyester |
| Heat Transfer Vinyl | ✓ | Names and numbers; polyester-safe press temperature |
| Sublimation | ✓ | Works on white only; 100% polyester accepts full-color sublimation; dyed colors block sublimation ink |
| DTG | ✗ | 100% polyester; DTG requires cotton content for ink adhesion |
How Does the Gildan G728B Compare?
| Spec | Gildan G728B | Gildan G458 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting At | $9.79 | $11.90 |
| Weight | 6.0 oz | 6.0 oz |
| Yarn / Fabric | 100% polyester double piqué | 100% polyester double piqué |
| Fit | Youth, XS-XL | Unisex adult |
| Construction | 3-button, welt collar/cuffs, side vents | Performance double piqué, moisture-wicking |
| Best For | Youth school uniform and sports program polo | Adult version in the same double piqué fabric |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 100% polyester colors (White, Black, Navy, Royal, Red, Purple, Forest Green, Safety Green) | 100% polyester double piqué | Embroidery primary; sublimation on white only; DTF and screen print with poly-block on all colors; 100% poly carries dye-migration risk at elevated cure temps |
| Heather blends (Sport Gray, Dark Heather) | 50/50 cotton/polyester double piqué | Blended fiber shifts DTF adhesion; no sublimation on heathers; embroidery primary |