Port Authority K572 - Unisex Dry Zone Grid Polo - Engine Red
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Description
The Port Authority K572 Dry Zone Grid Polo is a 4.3 oz 100% polyester performance polo built specifically for team uniforming and corporate decoration programs. The grid knit structure gives the fabric a distinct textured surface that reads differently than smooth pique: it provides a workwear-durable hand and the open grid channels contribute to the garment's moisture-wicking and odor-control performance. Because the fabric is 100% polyester through the full body (not a poly-cotton blend), the K572 is fully sublimatable on white and light-colored variants, which opens dye-sublimation as a viable full-coverage decoration route alongside embroidery and DTF.
Embroidery is the primary decoration method for the K572. The grid knit is dense enough to hold left-chest logo placement without tunneling on lightweight designs, though a topping film reduces needle deflection through the open grid channels and is recommended for any stitch count above 8,000. DTF transfers bond reliably to the polyester substrate across all 11 colorways and are the most practical flat-decoration route for runs mixing colors. Sublimation on white and pale colors (White, Silver, Celadon Blue, Yellow) produces vivid full-coverage results because the 100% polyester body accepts disperse dye fully. On mid-tone or saturated colors (Engine Red, Jewel Green, Autumn Orange, True Royal, Black), sublimation is not practical as the existing dye blocks the transfer. Screen printing with plastisol on the flat front and back panels is feasible, but the grid texture can show through thin ink deposits; use a heavier deposit and test on a sample before committing to a run. The 3-button placket with piping detail, flat knit collar, dyed-to-match buttons, open hem sleeves, and side vents complete the garment. The placket piping is a visual detail that can conflict with adjacent embroidery thread colors, so choose left-chest placement opposite the placket for cleanest registration.
- Brand: Port Authority
- Style: K572 (Dry Zone Grid Polo)
- Fabric: 4.3 oz / 146 gsm, 100% polyester
- Performance: Moisture-wicking Dry Zone technology, odor control
- Features: Flat knit collar, 3-button placket with piping detail, dyed-to-match buttons, open hem sleeves, side vents
- Fit: Unisex
- Sizes: XS-4XL
- Colors available: 11 (Black, Battleship Gray, Engine Red, Jewel Green, Autumn Orange, True Royal, Celadon Blue, White, Silver, Yellow, True Navy)
- Case quantity: available per piece or per case; contact TheClothingSpace to confirm current case pack for your color and size run
TheClothingSpace carries the Port Authority K572 at 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, which supports tight production timelines for team uniform, corporate staff, and promotional event programs. For the women's counterpart and additional polo blanks, see our wholesale 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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Decoration Method Compatibility
How this blank performs across popular decoration methods.
| Method | Compatible | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Embroidery | ✓ | Primary method. Grid knit holds stitch registration on left-chest and full-back placements. Use topping film to prevent needle deflection through open grid channels. Cut-away stabilizer recommended. Place logos opposite the 3-button placket piping to avoid thread color conflict. |
| DTF Transfer | ✓ | Bonds reliably to 100% polyester across all 11 colorways. Most practical flat-decoration route for mixed-color production runs. Soft low-bulk film moves with the grid knit without cracking. |
| Sublimation | ✓ | Fully sublimatable on white and light colors (White, Silver, Celadon Blue, Yellow). The 100% polyester body accepts disperse dye completely. Not suitable for dark or saturated colors as existing base dye blocks the transfer. |
| Screen Print (Plastisol) | ✓ | Works on flat front and back panels. Grid texture can show through thin ink deposits; use heavier ink load. Test on a sample before committing to a run. Poly-block underbase recommended on dark grounds to prevent dye migration. |
| Vinyl / HTV | ✓ | Polyester bonds at standard HTV temps. Suitable for small designs, names, and numbers. Avoid large panels where grid flex may stress adhesion at edges. |
| DTG | ✗ | 100% polyester does not accept pretreatment for DTG. Route to DTF or embroidery. |
| Discharge Printing | ✗ | Polyester fiber does not discharge. Route to plastisol screen print or DTF. |
Performance Polo Comparison
| Spec | Port Authority K572 Dry Zone Grid Polo | Port Authority L572 Women's Dry Zone Grid Polo | Port Authority K500 Silk Touch Polo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting At | $15.24 | $15.24 | $17.16 |
| Weight | 4.3 oz | 4.3 oz | 4.1 oz |
| Yarn / Fabric | 100% polyester grid knit | 100% polyester grid knit | 100% polyester smooth knit |
| Fit | Unisex (XS-4XL) | Women's (XS-4XL) | Unisex (XS-6XL) |
| Construction | Flat knit collar, 3-button placket with piping, moisture-wicking Dry Zone, odor control, side vents | Self-fabric Johnny collar, open hem sleeves, slightly curved hem, moisture-wicking Dry Zone | Flat knit collar, 3-button placket, snag-resistant |
| Best For | Team uniform, corporate, and event programs needing wicking performance with full-poly sublimation option on light colors | Matching women's counterpart for coordinated uniform programs using the same K572 grid fabric | Smooth-surface polo where sharper halftone screen print or DTF detail is needed; also fully sublimatable |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| White and light colors (White, Silver, Celadon Blue, Yellow) | 100% polyester, 4.3 oz | Best sublimation candidates: full disperse dye absorption, vivid full-coverage results. DTF primary for flat decoration. No dye migration risk on white for plastisol. |
| Dark grounds (Black, True Navy, Battleship Gray) | 100% polyester, 4.3 oz | Embroidery preferred on dark grounds. DTF most consistent for transfers. Screen plastisol with poly-block underbase and heavier deposit to prevent migration. Sublimation not suitable. |
| Saturated and mid-tone colors (Engine Red, Jewel Green, Autumn Orange, True Royal) | 100% polyester, 4.3 oz | DTF preferred for bright ground decoration. Embroidery reads well with contrast or matched thread. Screen plastisol with poly-block underbase. Sublimation not suitable on these grounds. |