Port Authority K868 C-FREE Cotton Blend Pique Pocket Polo | Wholesale Blank

Port Authority K868 | C-FREE Cotton Blend Pique Pocket Polo | Wholesale Blank Sustainable Polo for Decoration, Uniforms & Corporate Sustainability Programs

The Port Authority K868 C-FREE Cotton Blend Pique Pocket Polo is the wholesale blank polo built for corporate sustainability programs, eco-conscious uniform buyers, and decorators whose clients demand responsible sourcing without sacrificing the professional appearance and decoration performance that wholesale polo programs require. Constructed from 5.3-ounce 60% recycled cotton/40% recycled polyester honeycomb pique, the K868 carries Port Authority's C-FREE certification — meaning its carbon footprint has been measured and reduced through a combination of preferred recycled materials and investment in carbon offset projects through the ClimeCo Certified Product™ Program. The result is a polo that delivers genuine sustainability credentials alongside the comfortable hand feel, structured construction, and decoration-ready surface that wholesale buyers expect from a Port Authority product. Available in 6 heathered and solid colors — Black, Charcoal Heather, Dark Green Heather, Deep Smoke Heather, Navy Heather, and True Blue — across XS through 4XL, the K868 provides the size range and color variety needed for full team outfitting in sustainability-focused uniform programs. For the non-pocket version of the C-FREE polo, the K867 C-FREE Cotton Blend Pique Polo is the direct companion. For a traditional cotton pocket polo without the sustainability certification, the K500P Silk Touch Polo with Pocket is a proven alternative.

Key Product Specifications — Port Authority K868

• Style Number: Port Authority K868
• Fabric Weight: 5.3 oz
• Material: 60% recycled cotton / 40% recycled polyester honeycomb pique
• Sustainability: C-FREE certified — carbon footprint measured and reduced via ClimeCo Certified Product™ Program
• Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL
• Colors: Black, Charcoal Heather, Dark Green Heather, Deep Smoke Heather, Navy Heather, True Blue
• Construction: Self-fabric collar, 3-button placket, buttons with 26% recycled content, left chest pocket, drop tail hem, side vents, tag-free label
• Decoration: Embroidery, screen print, heat transfer compatible
• Care: Machine washable

Fabric, Sustainability & Construction

The K868 is built on a 5.3-ounce 60/40 recycled cotton/recycled polyester honeycomb pique — a fabric construction that delivers the natural comfort and breathability of cotton with the durability and shape retention of polyester, while sourcing both fiber types from recycled post-consumer and post-industrial materials. The honeycomb pique texture provides a refined, structured surface that reads as professional in customer-facing uniform contexts while offering the tactile interest that distinguishes the K868 from standard smooth-face pique polos. The recycled fiber blend reduces the environmental impact of raw material sourcing without compromising the fabric's performance properties — the K868 launders cleanly, holds its shape through repeated washing, and maintains its color quality across the full size run.

The C-FREE certification is the K868's defining sustainability credential. Port Authority partnered with ClimeCo to measure the K868's full carbon footprint across its supply chain — from raw material sourcing through manufacturing and distribution — and then reduced that footprint through a combination of preferred recycled materials and investment in verified carbon offset projects through the ClimeCo Certified Product™ Program. For corporate sustainability programs, ESG-focused uniform buyers, and decorators whose clients require documented sustainability credentials in their branded apparel, the K868 provides a verifiable, third-party-certified sustainability story that standard recycled-content polos cannot match. The recycled content extends to the buttons — which include 26% recycled content — reinforcing the K868's commitment to responsible material sourcing throughout the entire garment. Buyers sourcing sustainable wholesale polos for corporate ESG programs will find the K868 consistently available across all 6 colors in the full size run from XS through 4XL.

The construction details reinforce the K868's professional positioning. The self-fabric collar provides a clean, structured neckline that holds its shape through laundering without the curl or distortion that lesser collar constructions develop over time. The drop tail hem provides additional coverage and a clean, tucked appearance for customer-facing staff who need to maintain a polished look through active service shifts. The left chest pocket adds practical functionality for staff who need to carry pens, tools, or small items during their workday — a feature that distinguishes the K868 from the non-pocket K867 C-FREE Polo and makes it particularly well-suited for healthcare, hospitality, and field service uniform programs. Side vents add mobility and comfort for wearers who need to move freely through their workday, and the tag-free label eliminates the neck irritation that tagged labels can cause during extended wear.

Decoration Compatibility — K868 Embroidery & Screen Print

The Port Authority K868 accepts all major decoration methods used in the wholesale apparel industry. The honeycomb pique surface is fully compatible with embroidery, screen printing, heat transfer, and direct-to-film transfers. The self-fabric collar provides a stable, structured base for left-chest embroidery without puckering, and the smooth honeycomb pique front panel provides ample space for center-chest or full-front decoration programs. Embroidery shops running bulk embroidery sustainable polos for corporate ESG uniform programs will find the K868's honeycomb pique surface provides excellent stabilizer adhesion and consistent stitch quality across the full size run from XS through 4XL.

Screen printers working with the K868 benefit from the structured honeycomb pique surface that accepts plastisol and water-based inks cleanly. The 60/40 recycled cotton/polyester blend is compatible with standard plastisol inks, water-based inks, and discharge printing techniques — making the K868 versatile across decoration methods. The K868's 6-color palette spans corporate neutrals (Black, Charcoal Heather, Deep Smoke Heather), nature-inspired tones (Dark Green Heather), and corporate blues (Navy Heather, True Blue) — providing the color variety needed to match most corporate brand color systems while maintaining the heathered, textured aesthetic that distinguishes the K868 from standard solid-color polos. For programs that need a broader color palette in a pocket polo format, the K500P Silk Touch Polo with Pocket offers more color options in a traditional 65/35 poly/cotton construction.

Wholesale & Program Buying Advantages

Corporate sustainability program managers, ESG-focused uniform buyers, and decorators sourcing Port Authority sustainable wholesale polos choose the K868 because it delivers the only combination of C-FREE carbon certification, recycled fiber construction, left chest pocket, and professional polo styling available in the Port Authority lineup. For organizations that have made public sustainability commitments and need their branded apparel to reflect those values, the K868 provides a verifiable, third-party-certified sustainability story that can be documented in ESG reports and communicated to stakeholders — a level of sustainability credibility that standard recycled-content or organic-cotton polos cannot provide without equivalent third-party certification.

The size run from XS through 4XL ensures that sustainability-focused programs can outfit their full team in a single consistent style without requiring supplemental styles for different size ranges. The K868 coordinates directly with the non-pocket K867 C-FREE Cotton Blend Pique Polo in matching colors, allowing programs to offer both pocket and non-pocket options within the same C-FREE style family for a consistent, coordinated appearance across the entire team. Joe's USA offers volume pricing tiers and fast shipping from multiple warehouse locations to support program rollouts and ongoing replenishment orders. No minimum order quantities means programs can order exactly the quantities needed without overstocking.

Shop More Port Authority Polos

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• Port Authority K867 C-FREE Cotton Blend Pique Polo — non-pocket companion to the K868
• Port Authority K500P Silk Touch Polo with Pocket — 65/35 poly/cotton pocket polo
• Port Authority K500 Silk Touch Polo — classic 65/35 Silk Touch pique polo
• Port Authority K540 Silk Touch Performance Polo — PosiCharge moisture-wicking performance polo
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