Gildan 8800 (G880) DryBlend Jersey Polo

Gildan 8800 DryBlend Jersey Polo (Style G880)

The Gildan 8800 — also listed as the G880 — is a 5.6 oz, 50/50 cotton/polyester DryBlend jersey-knit blank polo with a welt-knit collar and a three-button placket. Wholesale pricing starts at $7.44 per unit (about 49% below the $14.66 retail equivalent), with no minimum order, in 18 colors and sizes S–5XL. The DryBlend jersey knit gives it a softer, lighter hand than a stiff cotton pique, and the poly content wicks moisture — a practical uniform and corporate polo that takes an embroidered logo cleanly.

Quick specs

Wholesale & bulk pricing

• From $7.44 per polo — about 49% below the $14.66 retail price of a comparable sport shirt.
• No minimum order: buy a single piece or a full case.
• Automatic bulk discounts apply as cart quantity grows.
• Full-case and reorder quantities stocked across core colors.

Fabric & construction

• Knit: DryBlend jersey knit — softer and lighter than traditional pique, with moisture-wicking poly
• Collar: welt-knit collar that holds its shape
• Placket: three-button placket with clean-finished, dyed-to-match buttons
• Seams: double-needle stitched hemmed sleeves and bottom hem

Ideal for

• Embroidery: the stable jersey knit is the natural choice for a left-chest logo — stitches sit clean and flat without puckering, the standard finish for uniform and corporate polos
• DTF transfers: the smooth face takes direct-to-film prints for names, numbers, or full-color left-chest graphics
• Heat transfer & vinyl: reliable for names, numbers, and small logos
• Screen printing: works for simple left-chest marks
• Uniforms, hospitality, golf outings, staff & events: a professional branded look at wholesale cost

Gildan 8800 vs. a standard cotton pique polo

A traditional pique polo uses a textured, waffle-knit 100% cotton fabric that feels crisp but heavier and can shrink. The 8800 uses a 50/50 DryBlend jersey knit instead — smoother, softer, and lighter, with polyester that wicks moisture and resists shrinking. If you want the classic dressy pique texture, go pique; if you want a comfortable, low-maintenance uniform polo that embroiders well and holds up to frequent washing, the 8800 is the value pick.

Frequently asked questions

Can you embroider the Gildan 8800? Yes — the jersey knit is stable enough for clean left-chest embroidery, which is the most common way these polos are decorated.

Does it shrink? The blend is preshrunk and the poly content keeps shrinkage low when washed warm and tumble dried medium.

Is it true to size? Yes, with a classic fit that's comfortable through the chest and body.

What's the minimum order? None. Order a single polo or full cases; bulk pricing improves as quantity increases.

Is this a blank/wholesale polo? Yes — it ships blank and undecorated, priced for wholesale, uniforms, and resale.

Care

Machine wash warm with like colors, tumble dry medium. Do not bleach, do not iron decoration, do not dry clean.