Jerzees 443MR - Unisex Premium 100% Ringspun Cotton Piqué Polo - White
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Description
The Jerzees 443MR is a 6.5 oz unisex polo in 100% ring-spun cotton piqué with a three-button placket, flat-knit collar, and side-seam construction. The ring-spun cotton gives a smoother, tighter-grained piqué surface compared to open-end cotton polos, which matters for embroidery programs where stitch clarity and color fidelity depend on a clean fabric backdrop. The unisex fit runs S through 3XL, covering the size range that corporate uniform programs, hospitality staff, and school dress-code orders need without maintaining separate men's and women's style inventories.
Embroidery is the primary decoration method on polos. The 6.5 oz piqué weight provides enough body to support moderate-to-full stitch density on the left chest, right chest, and sleeve placements without puckering. The ring-spun cotton face produces cleaner stitch definition than carded open-end piqué. Screen printing with plastisol works on the back panel and left chest; the piqué texture holds ink but gives a slightly textured print surface compared to jersey, which is normal for polo substrates. DTF transfers bond at standard press settings on the cotton piqué. HTV for names and numbers on small-run personalization. DTG is not practical on piqué knit due to the textured surface and collar/placket geometry. The Athletic Heather colorway is 90/10 cotton/polyester, which has minimal impact on decoration but shifts shrinkage behavior slightly.
- Brand: Jerzees
- Style: 443MR (Unisex Premium 100% Ringspun Cotton Piqué Polo)
- Fabric: 6.5 oz/yd2, 100% ring-spun cotton piqué (Athletic Heather: 90/10 cotton/poly)
- Construction: Side-seamed, three-button placket, flat-knit collar, hemmed sleeves, welt cuffs
- Fit: Unisex polo
- Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL
- Colors: 8 colorways (check product page for current availability)
- Case quantity: 72 units per case (6 dozen)
- Decoration: Embroidery (primary), screen print (plastisol), DTF, HTV
The ring-spun cotton piqué holds consistent weight and hand across production runs, so reorders for uniform programs match the original batch. 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. Browse the full wholesale polos collection for more blanks.
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. 6.5 oz piqué supports moderate-to-full stitch density. Ring-spun cotton gives clean stitch definition. |
| Screen Print (Plastisol) | ✓ | Back panel and left chest. Piqué texture gives slightly textured print surface. Standard mesh counts. |
| DTF Transfer | ✓ | Bonds at standard press settings on cotton piqué face. Full-color artwork. |
| Heat Transfer Vinyl | ✓ | Names and numbers for small-run personalization. Standard HTV on cotton piqué. |
| DTG (Direct-to-Garment) | ✗ | Piqué texture and collar/placket geometry make DTG impractical. Use DTF for full-color artwork. |
| Sublimation | ✗ | 100% cotton base. Sublimation requires polyester content. |
Cotton Polo Comparison: Jerzees 443MR vs 443WR
| Spec | Jerzees 443MR | Jerzees 443WR |
|---|---|---|
| Starting At | $5.59 | $5.65 |
| Weight | 6.5 oz | 6.5 oz |
| Yarn / Fabric | 100% ring-spun cotton piqué | 100% ring-spun cotton piqué |
| Fit | Unisex, S-3XL | Women's, S-2XL |
| Construction | Three-button placket, flat-knit collar | Women's cut, three-button placket |
| Best For | Unisex ring-spun cotton polo for corporate and school uniform programs | Women's-specific ring-spun cotton polo from the same 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Solid cotton colors (White, Black, J Navy, Royal, Maroon, Forest Green, True Red) | 100% ring-spun cotton piqué | Full decoration range. Embroidery standout substrate. Screen print with standard plastisol. DTF bonds cleanly. Discharge works on dyed solids. |
| Heather (Athletic Heather) | 90/10 cotton/polyester piqué | Low poly content has minimal decoration impact. Slight shrinkage behavior shift vs 100% cotton. Standard embroidery and screen print methods work. |