Men's vs Women's Gildan Polo Shirts: Fit, Sizing, and Catalog Compared

A business searching for "gildan polo shirt women" or "gildan men's polo shirt" is usually trying to figure out one of two things: whether Gildan even makes a women's-specific polo, or how to build a shop that fits an entire team instead of just half of it. Gildan does make a dedicated women's cut, and Bear Grips Pro Shops carries both cuts at the same price. Here is how the two compare and how to set up a shop that covers everyone.

Fit Differences Between the Men's and Women's Cut

Feature	Men's cut	Women's cut
Silhouette	Straight, classic athletic fit	Fitted through the waist with side shaping
Collar	Standard rib-knit collar	Standard rib-knit collar
Sleeve	Set-in, standard length	Set-in, slightly shorter for proportion
Fabric	Ringspun cotton pique	Ringspun cotton pique
VIP base price	$34.88	$34.88

Both cuts use the same fabric and logo placement options, so a single design applies cleanly to either version without redoing the artwork.

Sizing Notes When Ordering for a Mixed Team

• Women's sizing runs true to a fitted women's garment, not a scaled-down men's size. Someone who wears a men's medium usually does not wear a women's medium.
• Some staff prefer the men's (unisex-leaning) cut for a looser fit regardless of gender. Listing both in the shop lets everyone pick what fits, rather than assigning a cut by default.
• Always check the size chart on the product page before a bulk staff order to avoid a wave of exchanges after the first order.

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Should Your Shop List Both Cuts

Yes, for nearly every business use case. A staff of any size includes people who fit differently, and a shop that only lists the men's cut forces everyone else into a fit that was not designed for them. Since both cuts are priced identically ($41.95 free base, $34.88 VIP base), there is no cost tradeoff to listing both. The only real decision is whether your logo and colorway look equally clean on both silhouettes, which is worth a quick mockup check before launch.

When to Use a Unisex Alternative Instead

Some shops prefer to standardize on a single "one cut fits everyone" polo rather than offering a men's and women's option. If your team or customer base skews toward wanting a looser, non-fitted silhouette across the board, sticking with the men's cut and calling it unisex in your shop listing is a reasonable simplification. The tradeoff is fit: staff who want a more fitted, women's-specific cut will not have that option in your shop.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Gildan make a women's-specific polo shirt?

Yes. Bear Grips Pro Shops carries a dedicated Women's Premium Cotton Pique Polo (Gildan) with a fitted silhouette, priced the same as the men's cut.

Is the women's Gildan polo more expensive than the men's?

No. Both cuts are $41.95 on the free plan and $34.88 on VIP, with no price difference between them.

Can I use the same logo file for both cuts?

Yes. Both cuts use the same fabric and standard chest placement, so one logo file works for both without modification.

Should a small business list both the men's and women's polo?

For most staff and team shops, yes. Listing both lets each person pick the fit that works for them at no added cost to the shop.