Custom Gildan Polo Shirts Canada

Gildan produces two core polo styles — the 8800 DryBlend and the 64800 Softstyle. Both are excellent blanks for custom decoration, but they serve different purposes. The comparison table below highlights the key differences to help you choose the right Gildan polo shirt for your project.

The 8800 DryBlend — The Budget Workhorse

At just $8.55 per shirt, the Gildan 8800 is one of the most affordable polo blanks available in Canada. The 50/50 DryBlend fabric wicks moisture away from the skin, making it ideal for outdoor events, warehouse staff, and trade shows where comfort and budget both matter. The contoured welt collar with three-button placket gives it a classic sport shirt appearance. With 17 colour options, you can match virtually any brand palette.

The 64800 Softstyle — The Premium Option

The Gildan 64800 commands a slightly higher price point at $12.00, but the 100% ringspun cotton pique fabric justifies every cent. The flat knit collar sits cleanly without curling, and the double pique weave gives the fabric a substantial, high-quality drape. Extended sizing up to 4XL makes this the better choice when you need to outfit a full team with inclusive sizing. The 64800 is the go-to for custom Gildan polo shirts destined for corporate offices, sales teams, and retail floors.

Which One Should You Order?

If budget is the primary concern and you are ordering 24 or more polos for an event or large team, start with the 8800. If the polos will be worn daily in a professional setting and you want a softer, heavier cotton feel, invest in the 64800. Both accept embroidery and screen printing beautifully — the right choice depends on your priorities.

Colour selection is often the first decision when ordering custom Gildan polo shirts. Whether you need to match a specific brand colour or want a classic neutral for your corporate uniform, Gildan offers a range of options across its polo lineup.

Gildan 8800 DryBlend — 17 Colours

The Gildan 8800 is available in 17 colours, giving you the widest palette in the Gildan polo range. Core colours include Black, White, Navy, Royal, Sport Grey, Red, Forest Green, Maroon, Carolina Blue, Gold, Orange, Purple, Sand, Dark Heather, Charcoal, Irish Green, and Safety Green. This selection covers virtually every corporate colour scheme, school colour, and event theme. The safety green option is popular with construction companies and outdoor event crews across Canada who need high-visibility workwear.

Gildan 64800 Softstyle — 6 Core Colours

The Gildan 64800 is available in 6 carefully curated colours: Black, White, Navy, Royal, Sport Grey, and Red. While the palette is smaller, these are the six most requested polo colours in the industry. For corporate clients in Toronto and Vancouver who stick to classic brand colours, the 64800 colour range covers the essentials without overcomplicating the ordering process.

Youth G880B — 15 Colours

The Gildan G880B youth polo is available in 15 colours, including most of the adult 8800 palette. This makes it easy to match youth and adult polos for school programs, family events, and organizations that need consistent branding across all age groups.

Colour Consistency Across Large Orders

One of the strongest advantages of ordering Gildan polo shirts in bulk is colour consistency. Because Gildan manufactures at enormous scale with strict dye-lot controls, you can order 50 navy polos today and 50 more next month with confidence that the colour will match. This consistency is critical for businesses in Calgary, Edmonton, and Montreal that grow their uniform program over time and cannot afford shade variation between batches.

Matching Women’s Styles

The Gildan 64800L women’s polo shares the same colour palette as the 64800 men’s style, so you can outfit mixed teams with a consistent look. Combined with the youth G880B, Gildan gives you a unified colour story from youth through men’s and women’s — all from a single brand.

Getting the right size is essential when ordering Gildan polo shirts for a team or company. Gildan polos run true to size with a classic, relaxed fit — not slim, not boxy — which makes them easy to order in bulk without requiring individual try-ons. Below are the key measurements for both the 8800 and 64800.

Gildan 8800 DryBlend Size Chart

Gildan 64800 Softstyle Size Chart

Fit Notes

Gildan polo shirts are cut in a classic, relaxed fit. They are not slim-fit and not oversized — they sit comfortably in the middle, which makes them the safest option for bulk orders where you cannot try on every garment in advance. If your team members typically wear a medium in most brands, they will wear a medium in Gildan.

Extended Sizing

The 8800 DryBlend goes up to 3XL, while the 64800 Softstyle extends to 4XL. For organizations in Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver that need to accommodate every team member, the 64800 offers the widest size range in the Gildan polo lineup. There are no upcharges on sizes up to 2XL — 3XL and above carry a modest surcharge.

Ordering Tip

When placing a bulk order, we recommend ordering a size sample pack first. T-Shirt Elephant can ship one of each size so your team can try them on before committing to the full order. This eliminates returns and ensures every member of your staff gets the right fit the first time.

The decoration method you choose for your custom Gildan polo shirts affects the look, feel, and durability of your logo. Each method has strengths depending on the design complexity, fabric type, and order quantity. Here is what works best on Gildan polos.

Embroidery — The Professional Standard

Embroidery is the most popular decoration method for Gildan polo shirts and for good reason. Thread-stitched logos have a textured, premium appearance that screen printing cannot replicate. The Gildan 64800 Softstyle is particularly well-suited for embroidery — its double pique cotton fabric provides a stable, dense surface that holds stitches cleanly without puckering. Left-chest logo placement is the standard for corporate polos, but we also embroider sleeves, collars, and upper back. Our commercial machines handle designs up to 12 inches wide.

Screen Printing — Bold Graphics at Scale

Screen printing delivers vibrant, opaque colours on Gildan polo shirts and is the most cost-effective method for large orders. The Gildan 8800 DryBlend performs exceptionally well with screen printing because the 50/50 blend provides a smooth print surface with minimal ink absorption. Screen printing is ideal for full-back designs, large chest logos, and multi-colour artwork with up to 6 spot colours. Minimum quantities start at just 12 pieces for the best per-unit pricing.

DTF (Direct-to-Film) — Full Colour, No Minimums

DTF printing works beautifully on both the 8800 and 64800. A full-colour design is printed onto a transfer film and heat-applied to the polo, producing photographic-quality results with no colour limits. DTF is the ideal method when you need detailed, multi-colour logos on smaller quantities. There are no screen setup costs, so even a single polo with a complex logo is economical.

Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV)

Heat transfer vinyl is a clean, durable option that works especially well on 50/50 blends like the Gildan 8800. Individual letters, numbers, and simple logos are cut from coloured vinyl and heat-pressed onto the fabric. HTV produces a smooth, matte finish and is popular for names and numbers on team polos.

Placement Guide

Left chest: The most common placement for corporate and team polos. Standard size is 3.5 to 4 inches wide. Full back: Ideal for event staff and sponsor logos. Standard size is 10 to 12 inches wide. Right sleeve: Perfect for secondary logos, flags, or certification badges. Embroidery and screen printing are both suitable for sleeve placement on custom Gildan polo shirts.

When the goal is to produce a professional embroidered polo at the lowest possible per-unit cost, no blank in Canada beats the Gildan 8800. At $8.55 per shirt, the blank cost is so low that you can allocate more of your budget toward higher stitch-count embroidery, additional logo placements, or simply keep the savings in your pocket.

Total Cost Comparison: Embroidered Polo

Consider a standard left-chest embroidered logo (8,000 stitches) on a bulk order of 48 polos. Here is how the total per-unit cost compares across popular polo blanks:

The Gildan 8800 delivers a fully embroidered polo for roughly $15.55 per unit — that is $7.20 less than a Port Authority K500 with the same embroidery. On an order of 100 polos, that is a $720 saving without sacrificing decoration quality.

Why the 8800 Holds Embroidery Well

The 50/50 DryBlend fabric provides enough body and structure to support embroidery stitches without excessive puckering. The jersey knit surface is smooth and consistent, which allows the needle to penetrate cleanly at high speeds. Our embroidery team at T-Shirt Elephant runs Gildan 8800 polos daily and consistently achieves clean, crisp results — even on detailed logos with fine text.

Maximizing Your Embroidery Budget

Because the blank cost is so low, many clients choose to add a second embroidery location — such as a logo on the left chest and company name on the right sleeve — while still staying under $20 per polo. Others use the savings to upgrade to a higher stitch count for a more detailed, premium-looking logo. Either way, the Gildan 8800 gives you the most embroidery value per dollar of any polo blank on the market.

Ordering custom Gildan polo shirts with your logo is straightforward at T-Shirt Elephant. Whether you need a single embroidered polo for yourself or 500 screen-printed polos for a corporate event, there are no minimum order requirements — and every order includes a free digital mockup so you can see exactly how your logo will look before production begins.

How the Process Works

1. Choose your polo: Select the Gildan 8800 DryBlend for budget and performance, or the Gildan 64800 Softstyle for premium cotton.
2. Upload your logo: Send us your logo in any format — AI, EPS, PDF, PNG, or even a photo. Our design team will optimize it for your chosen decoration method at no charge.
3. Receive a free mockup: We will send you a digital proof showing your logo on your selected polo colour so you can confirm placement, sizing, and colours.
4. Approve and order: Once you approve the mockup, production begins. Screen print orders typically ship within 7–10 business days. Embroidery orders ship within 10–14 business days.

No Minimums, No Setup Fees on DTF

T-Shirt Elephant has no minimum order requirement on custom Gildan polo shirts. Need just 6 polos for your startup team? No problem. Need 200 for a conference? We handle that too. DTF printing has no setup fees, making it the most cost-effective method for small orders. Screen printing setup fees are waived on orders of 24 or more pieces.

Free Shipping Over $250

All orders over $250 ship free anywhere in Canada. For bulk Gildan polo shirt orders, this threshold is easy to reach — an order of 25 embroidered 8800 polos qualifies automatically. We ship from our facility in Ontario to every province and territory, with most orders arriving within 5–7 business days after production.

Browse and Start Your Order

Ready to get started? Browse our full polo collection or visit our custom polos page to learn more about decoration options. You can also contact us directly with your logo and we will handle the rest.

Gildan polo shirts are one of the most popular uniform choices for businesses across Canada — and for good reason. They combine a professional appearance with all-day comfort, consistent sizing across large orders, and a price point that makes outfitting teams of any size affordable. From small startups in Toronto to large enterprises in Vancouver and Calgary, Gildan polos are the go-to corporate uniform blank.

Professional Appearance on a Budget

A Gildan polo shirt with an embroidered company logo instantly elevates your team’s appearance. The clean collar, structured placket, and polished silhouette project professionalism whether your team is meeting clients, working a trade show, or staffing an event. The 64800 Softstyle in particular has a retail-quality look and feel that rivals polos two or three times the price — your clients will never guess you paid $12 for the blank.

DryBlend Comfort for All-Day Wear

For teams that are on their feet all day — warehouse staff, event crews, hospitality teams — the Gildan 8800 DryBlend delivers moisture-wicking comfort that keeps employees cool and dry. The 50/50 blend breathes better than 100% polyester while resisting wrinkles and shrinkage. Staff in Edmonton, Ottawa, and Montreal who work long shifts appreciate the lightweight 5.6 oz fabric that does not weigh them down.

Consistent Sizing for Bulk Orders

One of the biggest challenges with corporate uniforms is size consistency across large orders. Gildan’s manufacturing process delivers remarkably consistent sizing — a medium ordered today will measure the same as a medium ordered six months from now. This is critical for growing businesses that add new team members throughout the year and need replacement polos that match the originals exactly.

Affordable Enough for Large Teams

At $8.55 per blank for the 8800, a company can outfit a team of 50 people in embroidered Gildan polo shirts for roughly $775 — including embroidery. That same order in a premium brand polo could cost $1,500 or more. For large organizations, school boards, and franchise operations, these savings add up quickly across multiple locations and seasonal reorders.

Corporate Clients Across Canada

T-Shirt Elephant supplies custom Gildan polo shirts to corporate clients across every major Canadian city — Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Montreal, Winnipeg, and Halifax. We handle recurring orders, size exchanges, and new-hire additions with quick turnaround. Many of our corporate clients reorder quarterly, and Gildan’s colour and sizing consistency makes every reorder seamless.

The Gildan 8800 and the Port Authority K500 are two of the most ordered polo blanks in the Canadian custom apparel market. They serve different audiences and different budgets — here is how they stack up against each other so you can make the right decision for your project.

Price: Gildan Wins by a Wide Margin

The Gildan 8800 comes in at $8.55 — nearly half the cost of the Port Authority K500 at $15.75. On a 50-piece order, that is a difference of $360 on blanks alone. For budget-conscious organizations, school teams, and event organizers ordering in volume, this price gap makes the 8800 the clear value leader.

Fabric: Different Strengths

The Gildan 8800 uses a 50/50 DryBlend fabric that wicks moisture and resists shrinkage. It has a sporty, athletic feel that works well for outdoor events, trade shows, and casual team wear. The Port Authority K500 uses Silk Touch pique — a soft, smooth fabric with a more refined drape. It feels noticeably more luxurious and is better suited for client-facing corporate environments where a premium impression matters.

Colour Selection: Port Authority Wins

The Port Authority K500 is available in over 30 colours, including harder-to-find shades like Teal Green, Burgundy, Steel Grey, and Light Blue. The Gildan 8800 offers 17 colours — enough for most projects, but if you need a very specific shade, Port Authority is more likely to have it in stock.

The Verdict

For large orders where budget is the primary concern, the Gildan 8800 is the obvious choice. It delivers a professional-looking embroidered or screen-printed polo at a fraction of the cost. For smaller orders where premium hand feel and a broader colour palette justify the higher price, the Port Authority K500 is an excellent option. Many of our clients at T-Shirt Elephant order both — Gildan for large staff orders and Port Authority for executive-level polos. Browse both options to compare side by side.

Gildan makes two distinct polo shirt lines, and choosing the right one depends on your priorities — budget or feel. Here is a detailed head-to-head comparison of the Gildan DryBlend 8800 and the Gildan Softstyle 64800 to help you decide.

Gildan DryBlend 8800 — The Budget Workhorse

The 8800 is Gildan's most popular polo shirt and the best-selling custom polo in Canada. It uses a 50/50 cotton-polyester blend with DryBlend moisture-wicking technology. The polyester content helps the shirt hold its shape wash after wash while pulling moisture away from the skin. Available in 17 colours with sizes ranging from S to 5XL, the 8800 starts at just $8.55 CAD — making it the most affordable Gildan polo in our catalogue.

Gildan Softstyle 64800 — The Premium Feel

The 64800 is Gildan's premium polo shirt, crafted from 100% ringspun cotton in a double-pique knit. The result is a noticeably softer, more refined feel that rivals retail brands costing three times the price. Available in 6 colours with sizes S to 3XL, the 64800 starts at $12.00 CAD. The ringspun cotton construction creates a smoother surface that takes embroidery and prints beautifully.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Which Should You Choose?

Choose the 8800 DryBlend when you need large bulk orders where cost matters, when moisture-wicking performance is important, when you need extended sizes up to 5XL, or when you want the widest colour selection. The 8800 is the go-to Gildan polo for staff uniforms, event giveaways, and team apparel across Canada.

Choose the 64800 Softstyle when you want a retail-quality feel for corporate environments, when your brand demands a premium impression, or when you are outfitting client-facing staff. The 64800 is ideal for boutique retail, executive gifts, and high-end corporate programs where the garment represents your brand's quality standards.

The Gildan G880B Youth Polo brings the same trusted DryBlend performance of the adult 8800 to a youth-specific fit. Built with a 50/50 cotton-polyester blend, the G880B delivers moisture-wicking comfort and durability that stands up to active kids — all at $11.70 CAD.

G880B Specifications

The G880B features the same DryBlend fabric as its adult counterpart — a 50/50 cotton-polyester jersey knit with moisture-wicking properties. Available in 15 colours with youth sizes S through XL, it covers the full range of elementary and middle school students. The G880B is CPSIA compliant, meeting all Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act requirements for children's apparel.

School Uniform Programs

Gildan youth polo shirts are a staple in Canadian school uniform programs. Schools in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, and across the country choose the G880B for its combination of affordability, durability, and professional appearance. The polo format gives students a neat, put-together look without the stiffness of a dress shirt. Embroidered school crests on the left chest create a cohesive, unified appearance across the student body.

Youth Sports Teams

Beyond the classroom, the G880B is popular with youth sports teams for warm-up wear, travel uniforms, and team photos. Soccer clubs, baseball teams, and hockey organizations order custom Gildan youth polos for their players to wear off the field. The moisture-wicking DryBlend fabric keeps young athletes comfortable during warm-ups and post-game events.

Church Groups & Summer Camps

Church youth groups, summer camps, and community organizations rely on the G880B for group identification and team building. At $11.70 per shirt, outfitting a group of 25–50 kids is affordable even for non-profit budgets. Screen-printed camp logos or embroidered church names transform a simple polo into a keepsake that kids wear long after the event ends.

The Gildan 64800L Softstyle Women's Pique Polo is purpose-built for women — not just a smaller version of a unisex shirt. With a contoured fit, shaped silhouette, and premium ringspun cotton construction, the 64800L delivers a polished, professional look at $12.00 CAD.

True Women's Fit

The 64800L features a slightly shaped silhouette with side seams that follow a woman's natural contours. This is a critical difference from simply ordering a small unisex polo. The contoured cut eliminates the boxy, oversized look that plagues women wearing men's polos. Side seams provide structure and a flattering drape from shoulder to hip.

Premium Fabric & Construction

Like the men's 64800, the women's 64800L is crafted from 100% ringspun cotton in a double-pique knit. The ringspun cotton is noticeably softer than open-end cotton — you can feel the difference the moment you put it on. The double-pique texture gives the shirt a refined, textured appearance that reads as premium rather than basic.

Colours & Sizing

The 64800L is available in 5 colours with sizes S through 2XL. While the colour range is more focused than the men's lineup, the available options cover the most popular corporate and casual shades. For workplaces that need to match men's and women's polos, the 64800L pairs directly with the men's 64800 Softstyle in shared colourways.

Corporate & Retail Applications

The 64800L is the top choice for mixed-gender corporate teams that want every employee — regardless of gender — to look equally polished. Retail staff, front desk teams, trade show representatives, and hospitality workers benefit from a women's Gildan polo that fits properly and projects professionalism. Embroidered company logos on the left chest create a cohesive brand image across your entire team.

Gildan polo shirts are the most popular choice for Canadian golf tournaments and charity events. The DryBlend 8800's moisture-wicking fabric keeps participants comfortable on the course, while its starting price of $8.55 makes it affordable enough to include in every golfer's swag bag.

Why DryBlend for Golf?

Golf tournaments take place outdoors in summer heat. The 8800's DryBlend moisture-wicking technology pulls sweat away from the skin and disperses it across the fabric surface where it evaporates quickly. Players stay dry and comfortable from the first tee to the 18th green. The 50/50 cotton-polyester blend resists wrinkles better than 100% cotton, so the shirt looks sharp in post-round photos and awards ceremonies.

Embroidery for Event Branding

The classic golf tournament polo features an embroidered event logo on the left chest. Embroidery gives custom polo shirts a premium, upscale look that matches the atmosphere of a golf event. Add the tournament name, year, and course logo for a keepsake that participants wear long after the event. Left chest embroidery on Gildan polos typically costs $8–15 per shirt depending on stitch count and quantity.

Screen-Printed Sponsor Logos

Sponsor visibility is critical for charity golf tournaments. Screen print sponsor logos across the back of the polo for maximum exposure during play. Side placements, sleeve prints, and collar-area logos offer additional sponsor tiers. With the 8800's affordable blank price, tournament organizers can allocate more of their budget to decoration without blowing their per-shirt cost.

Team Colours & Scramble Formats

Scramble-format tournaments often assign teams by colour. With 17 colours available in the 8800, organizers can outfit four or more scramble teams in distinct colours. Assign each foursome a colour — Navy, Red, Forest Green, and Royal — for easy identification on the course. Available in sizes S to 5XL, the 8800 accommodates every player on your roster.

Budget Planning for Tournament Organizers

A typical 144-player golf tournament can outfit every participant in a custom Gildan polo with embroidered event logo for approximately $25–35 per shirt. At 144 units, you qualify for the deepest volume discounts on both blanks and decoration. Free shipping on orders over $250 CAD means your entire order ships at no extra cost anywhere in Canada.

One of the most common questions we hear is "do Gildan polo shirts shrink?" The short answer: Gildan polos are preshrunk, but they can still shrink 3–5% if washed in hot water and dried on high heat. Here is how to care for your custom polo shirts to keep them looking great wash after wash.

Washing Instructions

Machine wash cold or warm — never hot. Cold water is the safest option for preserving fit, colour, and decoration. Use a mild detergent and avoid bleach, which can damage both the fabric and any printed or embroidered designs. Turn the polo inside-out before washing to protect embroidery, screen prints, and DTF transfers from abrasion against other garments.

Drying Instructions

Tumble dry low or hang dry. High-heat drying is the number one cause of shrinkage in preshrunk garments. If you must use a dryer, pull the polo out while it is still slightly damp and hang it to finish drying. This minimizes shrinkage and reduces wrinkles. Never iron directly over embroidery or printed designs.

8800 DryBlend vs 64800 Softstyle — Shrinkage Differences

The 8800 DryBlend (50/50 blend) is more shrink-resistant than the 64800 Softstyle (100% cotton). The polyester content in the 8800 resists shrinkage because polyester fibres do not contract when exposed to heat. The 64800's 100% ringspun cotton construction makes it more susceptible to shrinkage — proper cold-wash, low-heat care is especially important for the Softstyle line.

Protecting Decorated Polos

If your Gildan polos have embroidery, screen printing, or DTF transfers, a few extra care steps will dramatically extend the life of your decoration:

• Turn inside-out before every wash to reduce friction on the decorated surface
• Wash with similar colours to prevent dye transfer onto light-coloured designs
• Avoid fabric softener on screen-printed garments — softener can break down ink adhesion over time
• Do not dry clean — the solvents used in dry cleaning can damage screen printing and DTF transfers
• Iron inside-out on low heat, never directly over the decoration

T-Shirt Elephant offers transparent, competitive pricing on Gildan polo shirts across Canada. Whether you need 12 polos for a small team or 500+ for a corporate rollout, our pricing scales to reward volume. No hidden fees, no setup charges, no minimums.

Blank Polo Pricing

Blank Gildan polo pricing starts at $8.55 CAD for the DryBlend 8800 and $12.00 CAD for the Softstyle 64800. Youth G880B polos start at $11.70 CAD. These are your base garment costs before any decoration is applied.

Decorated Polo Pricing Guide

Prices shown in CAD. Decorated prices include blank garment + decoration. Actual pricing depends on style, colour count, stitch count, and placement locations.

Free Shipping Over $250 CAD

All orders over $250 CAD ship free anywhere in Canada. For a typical order of 25+ decorated Gildan polos, you will easily clear this threshold. Orders under $250 ship via flat-rate ground shipping.

No Minimums

Unlike traditional wholesale suppliers, T-Shirt Elephant has no minimum order requirement. Need 6 embroidered polos for your management team? No problem. Need 500 screen-printed polos for a product launch? We scale to meet your needs. Volume discounts on decoration kick in automatically as your quantity increases.

Volume Discounts on Decoration

The more custom Gildan polos you order, the less you pay per unit on decoration. Screen printing, embroidery, and DTF transfer pricing all decrease as quantity increases. Our online designer shows real-time pricing — add items to your cart and watch the per-unit cost drop as you increase quantity.

When you choose a Gildan polo shirt, you are choosing a brand founded right here in Canada. Gildan was established in Montreal, Quebec in 1984 and has grown into one of the world's largest apparel manufacturers — producing over 1 billion garments annually. For Canadian businesses ordering custom polo shirts, there is something meaningful about supporting a brand with Canadian roots.

Quality Certifications

Gildan holds some of the most respected certifications in the apparel industry:

• OEKO-TEX Standard 100 — certified free of harmful substances, safe for direct skin contact
• Fair Labor Association (FLA) member — committed to fair wages and safe working conditions
• WRAP certified facilities — Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production certification across manufacturing sites

Sustainability Commitment

Gildan has made significant investments in reducing its environmental footprint. The company actively works to reduce water consumption, energy usage, and manufacturing waste across its global operations. Their sustainability initiatives include water recycling programs, energy efficiency improvements, and responsible waste management practices. When your team wears Gildan polos, you can be confident the garments were produced with environmental responsibility in mind.

A Canadian Company Serving Canadian Businesses

As a Canadian-founded brand, Gildan understands the Canadian market. Their products are designed with Canadian sizing standards, their distribution network serves Canadian retailers and decorators efficiently, and their brand recognition among Canadian consumers is unmatched in the blank apparel space. T-Shirt Elephant stocks the full Gildan polo lineup in our Canadian warehouse network, ensuring fast delivery to businesses in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, Edmonton, Ottawa, and everywhere in between.

Trusted by Millions

Gildan is the number one choice for custom apparel programs worldwide. From Fortune 500 companies to local small businesses, organizations trust Gildan for consistent quality, reliable sizing, and unbeatable value. When you order custom Gildan polo shirts from T-Shirt Elephant, you are getting a product backed by decades of manufacturing expertise and quality control.

Ordering custom Gildan polo shirts from T-Shirt Elephant is straightforward. Our online designer handles everything from product selection to artwork upload to checkout. Here is the step-by-step process.

Step 1 — Browse the Gildan Polo Collection

Start by visiting our polo shirt collection to see all available Gildan polo styles. Filter by brand, colour, price, or size range to narrow your options.

Step 2 — Choose Your Style

Select the Gildan polo that fits your needs. The 8800 DryBlend is best for budget-conscious bulk orders with moisture-wicking performance. The 64800 Softstyle is best for premium corporate programs. The G880B Youth is built for schools and youth teams. The 64800L Women's provides a true contoured women's fit.

Step 3 — Select Colours and Sizes

Choose your polo colour and add the sizes you need. Our online designer shows real-time inventory and lets you mix sizes within a single order. Need 3 Smalls, 5 Mediums, 4 Larges, and 2 XLs? Add them all in one step.

Step 4 — Upload Your Logo or Artwork

Upload your company logo, team crest, or event artwork directly in the designer. We accept PNG, JPG, SVG, AI, EPS, and PDF files. For best results, upload vector files (AI, EPS, SVG) or high-resolution raster files (300 DPI minimum).

Step 5 — Get a Free Digital Mockup

After you place your order, our design team creates a free digital mockup showing exactly how your custom Gildan polo will look with your artwork. This mockup includes accurate colour matching, placement positioning, and size scaling.

Step 6 — Approve Your Proof

Review your digital proof and approve it for production. If anything needs adjustment — colour tweaks, placement shifts, size changes — our designers revise it at no charge until you are 100% satisfied.

Step 7 — Production

Once approved, your order enters production. Standard turnaround is 10 business days. Need it faster? Rush production is available at 5–7 business days. Production timelines begin after proof approval.

Step 8 — Free Shipping on Orders Over $250

Your completed custom Gildan polos ship free anywhere in Canada on orders over $250 CAD. We ship via tracked ground service so you can monitor your delivery every step of the way. Orders typically arrive 2–5 business days after shipping, depending on your location.

Ready to get started? Browse our Gildan polo collection and start designing your custom polos today. Questions? Contact our team — we are here to help Canadian businesses look their best.