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AllPro 41800Y Youth Pro-Lock Performance Polo
AllPro 41800Y Youth Pro-Lock Performance Polo - Black / XS is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Description
Description
Youth Performance Polo with Pro-Lock Technology for Screen Printing and Team Uniforms
The AllPro 41800Y Youth Pro-Lock Performance Polo delivers moisture-wicking polyester performance in a youth-sized polo built for decoration programs, team uniforms, and spirit wear applications. Featuring Pro-Lock technology with cationic disperse dye treatment, this polo provides a fade-resistant printing surface that holds vibrant screen print and heat transfer graphics through repeated wash cycles. Schools, youth sports programs, and uniform decorators rely on the AllPro 41800Y for consistent sizing, reliable decoration compatibility, and UPF 50 sun protection across multi-season ordering cycles. The snag-resistant interlock jersey construction and CPSIA-compliant tracking label make this polo a program-ready choice for youth uniform buyers seeking performance fabric benefits with wholesale pricing and decoration-friendly surface characteristics.
Key Product Specifications
- Style Number: AllPro 41800Y
- Fabric Weight: 4 oz./yd² (US), 6.7 oz./L yd (CA)
- Fabric Composition: 100% polyester interlock jersey
- Pro-Lock Technology: Cationic disperse dye treatment for fade-resistant printing surface
- Moisture Management: Moisture-wicking properties
- Sun Protection: UPF 50 protection
- Snag Resistance: Snag-resistant fabric construction
- Fit: Standard youth fit with rolled forward shoulder
- Collar: Self-fabric collar
- Placket: Two-button placket with dyed-to-match buttons
- Label: Tear away label for comfort and relabeling
- Compliance: CPSIA Tracking Label Compliant
- Available Sizes: Youth XS, S, M, L, XL
- Color Range: 12 colors including Black, Navy, Royal, Red, White, Carolina Blue, Pacific Blue, Forest Green, Maroon, Greystone, Heather Navy, Heather Steel
Fabric & Construction Overview
The AllPro 41800Y is constructed from 4 oz./yd² 100% polyester interlock jersey engineered with Pro-Lock technology, a cationic disperse dye treatment that creates a premium fade-resistant printing surface for screen print, direct-to-film, and heat transfer decoration methods. This fabric treatment allows decorators to achieve vibrant color saturation and long-term graphic durability without the color migration or fading issues common in standard polyester blanks. The interlock jersey knit provides a smooth, stable surface for precise print registration while maintaining the moisture-wicking and quick-dry performance characteristics that youth sports programs and active uniform applications demand.
The snag-resistant construction protects the fabric surface from pulls and runs during active wear, extending garment life in high-contact youth sports and playground environments. The 4 oz. weight delivers a lightweight, breathable feel that performs well in warm weather conditions while providing enough body and opacity for professional uniform presentation. The self-fabric collar maintains shape retention through repeated wash cycles, and the rolled forward shoulder construction improves fit and comfort by reducing binding across the shoulder blades during active movement. The two-button placket features dyed-to-match buttons that coordinate with each colorway, eliminating the visual inconsistency of contrasting button colors in team uniform programs.
UPF 50 sun protection is built into the fabric structure, providing youth athletes and outdoor program participants with reliable UV defense during extended sun exposure. The tear away label allows decorators to remove branding for clean relabeling in private label programs, team stores, and retail resale applications. CPSIA tracking label compliance ensures that youth-sized garments meet federal safety requirements for children's products, a critical consideration for school uniform programs, youth sports leagues, and any organization purchasing apparel for minors.
Decoration Compatibility & Print Performance
The Pro-Lock cationic disperse dye treatment in the AllPro 41800Y creates a chemically receptive printing surface that bonds with screen print inks, direct-to-film transfers, and heat-applied graphics at a molecular level. This treatment significantly reduces the color fading and graphic degradation that can occur when standard polyester fabrics are subjected to repeated laundering in commercial or home wash environments. Screen printers working with youth uniform programs appreciate the consistent ink adhesion and color vibrancy that Pro-Lock technology delivers across large production runs, particularly when matching team colors or reproducing complex multi-color designs.
The smooth interlock jersey surface provides excellent print registration for detailed graphics, fine text, and small logo reproduction common in youth sports numbering and school spirit wear applications. The fabric's moisture-wicking properties do not interfere with decoration adhesion, allowing decorators to apply graphics without pre-treatment steps or specialty primers. Direct-to-film and heat transfer methods perform well on the Pro-Lock surface, with transfers showing strong wash durability and minimal cracking or peeling even after extended wear cycles. Embroidery shops can work with the polo's stable knit structure for left chest logo placement, though the lightweight 4 oz. fabric may require backing stabilization for dense or large embroidery designs.
The tear away label feature streamlines the relabeling process for decorators running private label programs or team stores that require custom branding. Removing the manufacturer label creates a clean interior neck area for heat transfer labels, screen printed neck tags, or sewn-in woven labels without the bulk or irritation of double-labeling. The dyed-to-match buttons eliminate the need for button replacement in programs where button color coordination is specified, reducing decorator labor and maintaining consistent color presentation across all garment components.
Wholesale & Program Buying Advantages
Youth uniform programs, school spirit wear buyers, and team sports organizations benefit from the AllPro 41800Y's combination of performance fabric technology, decoration-friendly construction, and wholesale pricing structure. The style's availability in 12 colors and five youth sizes allows program coordinators to outfit entire teams or student groups with consistent sizing and color matching across multiple order cycles. The Pro-Lock fade-resistant technology extends the wearable life of decorated garments, reducing the frequency of uniform replacement orders and lowering total program costs over multi-season use.
The moisture-wicking and UPF 50 protection features position the AllPro 41800Y as a functional choice for outdoor youth sports programs, summer camps, and school physical education uniforms where performance fabric benefits justify the investment over basic cotton polos. The snag-resistant construction reduces garment damage in active youth environments, minimizing the number of replacement units needed mid-season due to fabric pulls or runs. Bulk buyers can stock core colors like Navy, Black, Royal, and White for immediate decoration turnaround while maintaining inventory depth in seasonal or team-specific colors for planned uniform rollouts.
The CPSIA tracking label compliance simplifies procurement for school districts and youth organizations that must verify children's product safety standards before purchase approval. The standard youth fit accommodates a broad range of body types without requiring extensive size sampling, and the rolled forward shoulder construction improves comfort for youth wearers who may be sensitive to binding or restrictive fits. Reorder consistency is supported by the style's stable construction specifications and color formulation, allowing program coordinators to add new team members or replace individual garments without visible color or fit variation from previous orders.
Decorators serving youth markets can position the AllPro 41800Y as a value-engineered alternative to premium youth performance polos, offering Pro-Lock printing technology and moisture management at a competitive wholesale price point. The style's decoration versatility supports multiple revenue streams including screen printing, heat transfer, and embroidery services, and the tear away label feature enables private label programs for team stores, school bookstores, and retail resale channels. The combination of youth-specific sizing, performance fabric benefits, and decoration-optimized construction makes the AllPro 41800Y a program-ready polo for buyers seeking reliable quality and consistent availability in youth uniform and spirit wear categories.
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