Gildan G828 - Unisex Premium Cotton® Double Piqué Polo - Kiwi
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Description
The Gildan G828 is a unisex premium cotton double pique polo built on 6.6 oz 100% combed ring-spun cotton that is preshrunk for minimal movement after washing. The double pique knit creates a textured, structured surface that is noticeably heavier and more durable than standard 5-5.5 oz pique polos, which makes the G828 a strong substrate for embroidery programs where the fabric needs to support high stitch counts without puckering or tunneling.
The contoured welt collar and cuffs hold their shape through repeated industrial laundering, a common failure point on lighter polos where collars curl and lose structure. The 1-1/4" clean-finish reinforced placket with three dyed-to-match buttons sits flat for left-chest embroidery placement. Rolled-forward topstitched shoulders prevent the shoulder seam from riding up and shifting sleeve-print registration. The 2-1/2" side vents at the hem allow the polo to sit naturally when worn untucked.
For decoration, the structured double pique surface is built for embroidery. The 6.6 oz weight gives hoops and backing a stable, dense substrate that resists puckering even on high-stitch-count designs. DTF transfers bond well to the pique texture with a firm press. Screen printing works on the flat front panel, but the pique texture means fine halftone detail can break across the knit channels. Bold spot-colour graphics and text read cleanest. Sport Grey is 90/10 cotton/poly and Dark Heather is 50/50, so both need poly-block underbase and moderate cure for screen and DTG work.
- Brand: Gildan
- Style: G828 (Premium Cotton Double Pique Polo)
- Fabric: 6.6 oz, 100% preshrunk combed ring-spun cotton double pique (Sport Grey 90/10, Dark Heather 50/50)
- Construction: Contoured welt collar and cuffs, 1-1/4" reinforced placket with 3 DTM buttons, rolled-forward topstitched shoulders, double-needle bottom hem, 2-1/2" side vents, heat transfer label
- Fit: Unisex, S-5XL
Order by the piece or by the case with no minimum. TheClothingSpace offers wholesale pricing on the Gildan G828 with bulk discounts that increase with case and unit quantity, plus fast US shipping on stocked colors. The G828L women's version ($10.50) pairs for a matched corporate polo program. For more polo blanks, see our polo collection.
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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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 |
|---|---|---|
| DTF Transfer | ✓ | Bonds well to pique texture with firm press. Works across full colour card including Sport Grey and Dark Heather. |
| Embroidery | ✓ | Primary method for polos. 6.6 oz double pique is dense and stable for high stitch counts. Left-chest, full-back, sleeve. Cut-away stabilizer. |
| Screen Print | ✓ | Bold graphics read cleanest on pique texture. Fine halftones can break across knit channels. White underbase on darks. Sport Grey 90/10 and Dark Heather 50/50 need poly-block. |
| DTG (Direct to Garment) | ✓ | Cotton solids take pretreat. Pique texture slightly softens fine detail vs smooth jersey. White underbase on darks. Sport Grey and Dark Heather mute. |
| Vinyl/HTV | ✓ | Standard HTV. Press firmly into pique texture. Works for names, numbers, and logos. |
| Water-based/Discharge | ✓ | Cotton solids discharge well. Soft hand. Sport Grey 90/10 partial. Dark Heather 50/50 will not discharge. |
| Sublimation | ✗ | Cotton-majority fabric will not hold sublimation dye. Not suitable. |
Premium Polo Comparison
| Spec | Gildan G828L | Port Authority K500 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting At | $10.50 | $16.11 |
| Weight | 6.6 oz | Midweight |
| Yarn / Fabric | 100% combed ring-spun cotton, double pique | 65/35 poly/cotton or blended |
| Fit | Women's | Unisex |
| Construction | Contoured welt collar, 4 DTM buttons | Silk Touch finish, flat knit collar |
| Best For | Matched women's polo for corporate programs | Premium smooth-finish corporate polo |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Solids | 100% preshrunk combed ring-spun cotton, 6.6 oz double pique | Dense pique holds embroidery, screen bold art, DTG vibrant, full discharge |
| Sport Grey | 90/10 cotton/poly, 6.6 oz double pique | Light poly-block underbase, near-full discharge, moderate cure |
| Dark Heather | 50/50 cotton/poly, 6.6 oz double pique | Full poly-block underbase required, no discharge, moderate cure |