Gildan · Polos
Custom Gildan Polos Decorated in Huntington, NY
Gildan is the entry-tier workhorse — broad color books, the deepest size availability in the industry, and the most predictable cost line for any large-volume program. Gildan's strength is tees and hoodies, not polos. For an entry-tier polo program we usually spec Port Authority K100 (cheapest in the PA line) — same cost band, better-known uniform brand for B2B reorders. Every polo we ship is decorated in-house in Huntington, NY — embroidery, DTF, or laser engraving where the substrate calls for it — at flat per-piece pricing with no setup fees and a single-piece minimum.
What we decorate
Polos we'd actually recommend
Gildan's strength is tees and hoodies, not polos. For an entry-tier polo program we usually spec Port Authority K100 (cheapest in the PA line) — same cost band, better-known uniform brand for B2B reorders. Picks below mix the closest fit from the Gildan catalog with our default recommendation on Port Authority polos.
Why this combo
Gildan polos — fit, fabric, decoration tradeoffs
Gildan is the entry-tier workhorse — broad color books, the deepest size availability in the industry, and the most predictable cost line for any large-volume program.
Polos are the natural home for embroidery — the tight knit takes a left-chest logo cleanly without puckering or hooping marks. Gildan's polo line stitches consistently across long runs; DTF is the right call only when the artwork is multi-color or photographic.
Decoration methods
How we decorate Gildan polos
Embroidery
Dominant method on polos. Tight pique knit takes a left-chest logo cleanly across long runs.
Embroidery details →DTF Printing
Right call on polos when the artwork is multi-color, photographic, or has fine detail embroidery would lose.
DTF printing details →Laser Engraving
Used on accessories paired with apparel programs — leather patches, luggage tags, drinkware, and recognition awards that ship inside the same project.
Laser engraving details →Examples
Real polos from our shop
FAQ
Gildan polo questions we get most often
What does a custom Gildan polo cost at OTIA?
Gildan polos are priced per piece — garment cost plus a flat per-location decoration fee. The per-piece price is the same at 1 piece or 1,000 pieces; OTIA does not run quantity-break tiers. See /pricing for the live calculator with the full per-piece breakdown.
Is there a minimum on a custom polo order?
No minimum. Single-piece orders are routine here — one embroidered polo for a new hire ships the same way a 200-piece program ships, with the same per-piece price and the same standard production window.
How fast can you turn around a polo order?
Standard production is about 7 business days from artwork approval for in-stock blanks. Rush options are available for time-critical events — reply to the quote with your in-hand date and we'll confirm whether the timeline is achievable before you commit.
Are there setup fees or art fees?
No setup fees and no art fees on standard logos. Pricing is per-piece for the garment plus a flat per-location decoration fee. A one-piece order shows the same line items as a thousand-piece order.
Can I mix Gildan polos with other brands in one order?
Yes. Mixed-brand programs are routine — Gildan polos alongside another brand's outerwear or hats all ship together on one timeline and one invoice. Mixing brands doesn't change per-piece decoration pricing.
What decoration methods work best on Gildan polos?
Embroidery is the dominant decoration method on Gildan polos — the knit takes a left-chest logo cleanly with no puckering across long runs. DTF is the right call when the artwork is multi-color, photographic, or has fine detail embroidery would lose.
Other polos brands we decorate
Strong picks if Gildan isn’t the right fit for this program.
Port Authority Polos →
Port Authority is the corporate-uniform workhorse — stable color books and conservative fits that let a uniform program repeat for years without drift.
Sport-Tek Polos →
Sport-Tek is SanMar's performance house brand — PosiCharge polyester that holds color, sublimation-friendly base fabrics, and athletic cuts for team and event programs.
More Gildan gear
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Ready to decorate Gildan polos?
Tell us what you need. We’ll come back with a real number.
Send the Gildan polo you have in mind (or let us recommend one), the logo, the quantity, and the timeline. You’ll get a written quote with the exact per-piece price and the production turnaround inside one business day.