Gildan G880 - Unisex 50/50 Jersey Polo - Ash

The Gildan G880 DryBlend is a 6 oz 50/50 cotton/polyester jersey polo with moisture-wicking performance, the value polo blank a shop reaches for when the program needs a collared shirt at the lowest unit cost that still wicks and holds embroidery cleanly. The DryBlend fabric wicks moisture away from the body, which gives it an edge over a straight cotton polo in athletic, outdoor, and work-uniform programs where the wearer is active. At the G880's price point it is the default polo for school uniforms, staff uniforms, corporate events, golf outings, and any program where a large quantity of collared shirts with a left-chest logo needs to land on budget.

Embroidery is the primary decoration method on polos, and the G880's 6 oz 50/50 jersey is a stable substrate for it. The weight holds a dense left-chest design without puckering, and the welt-knit collar stays flat during hooping. Use a cut-away backing for clean stitch registration on the jersey knit. For DTF transfers, the 50/50 blend bonds well with transfer adhesives and the polyester content improves adhesion compared to a 100% cotton polo. Press at the lower end of the temperature range to prevent dye migration on coloured garments. For screen printing, plastisol prints on the jersey face, but plan for the 50% polyester content on coloured polos. Use a poly-blocking underbase and cure at the minimum effective temperature on any colour darker than ash. Water-based and discharge inks are not recommended on the 50/50 blend. For vinyl/HTV, the 50/50 surface holds vinyl at standard settings.

• Brand: Gildan
• Style: G880 (Gildan DryBlend Jersey Polo, also listed as Gildan 8800)
• Fabric: 50% cotton / 50% polyester, DryBlend moisture-wicking jersey, preshrunk
• Weight: 6 oz/yd2
• Construction: Welt-knit collar and cuffs. Three-button placket with dyed-to-match buttons. Double-needle hemmed bottom. Tear-away label.
• Fit: Unisex, classic fit
• Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL
• Colors available: 19+ colours (check current availability on the product page)
• Ordering: available by the piece or by the case; confirm current packing per case for your colour and size before a large order
• Care: Machine wash warm. Tumble dry medium.

The G880 competes with the Jerzees 437 SpotShield and the Hanes 054 EcoSmart in the value polo market. The G880 is typically the lowest-priced of the three while offering DryBlend moisture-wicking that the Hanes 054 does not match. For programs that need a lighter or more retail-feeling polo, step up to the Port Authority K500 or the Gildan G828 at a higher price point. TheClothingSpace stocks the G880 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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