Paragon

Paragon Wholesale Performance Polos and Shirts

Paragon is a performance apparel brand built specifically for active and outdoor use cases. Moisture-wicking fabrics with Paragon Plus odor management, UPF sun protection from 30 to 50+ depending on style, snag-resistant treatments on the polo line, and a cleaner, more polished aesthetic than a typical athletic blank. Our Paragon collection at Bulkthreads is a focused lineup built for buyers who need apparel that performs on the course, on the water, and in the outdoors. Every Paragon piece ships same day with automatic volume discounts applied at checkout.

Performance Polos

The polo lineup runs across two weight tiers, each in men's and women's cuts. The lighter Paragon 100 Men's Saratoga Performance Mini Mesh Polo and 104 Women's Saratoga use a 4.3-ounce 100% microfiber performance polyester in a mini mesh construction that moves air exceptionally well, with UPF 30+ sun protection and SRT (Snag Resistant Technology) built into the fabric. The mini mesh structure makes the Saratoga better suited to active wear than sedentary desk-and-boardroom use, which makes it a strong fit for sporting events, club programs, and uniform runs where the wearer is actually moving. The 100 uses a three-button clean-finished placket; the 104 uses a four-button reverse placket with a tapered waist for a feminine cut that's a true women's design rather than a resized men's style. Both include side vents and a tagless label.

The slightly heavier Paragon 500 Men's Sebring Performance Polo and 504 Women's Sebring use a 4-ounce 100% microfiber performance polyester with the same Paragon Plus moisture and odor management, UPF 30+ protection, and SRT snag-resistant treatment. The Sebring sits in a slightly more substantial fabric class than the Saratoga, making it a good fit for hospitality, country club, and corporate program staff who want a Paragon polo with a bit more presence and structure.

Long Sleeve Performance Polo

For programs that need long sleeve coverage with a more polished collared silhouette, the Paragon 110 Men's Prescott Long Sleeve Polo uses the same 4.3-ounce 100% microfiber performance polyester as the Saratoga line, with UPF 30+ protection and SRT snag-resistant technology. It's the right pick when the environment calls for a long sleeve polo: outdoor hospitality, fishing charter operations, golf courses in sun-heavy climates, and resort or country club staff programs that need long sleeve coverage without stepping outside the polo silhouette.

Performance Long Sleeve Tees

Where Paragon really stands out is the long sleeve performance tee category, with options ranging from solid colorways to camo prints to hooded and four-way stretch silhouettes. The Paragon 210 Unisex Long Islander Performance Long Sleeve T-Shirt is the entry point: a 3.5-ounce 100% microfiber performance polyester long sleeve with Paragon Plus moisture management, UPF 50+ sun protection (UPF 30 on Heather Grey), raglan shoulder construction, and a sublimation-friendly polyester base. It's purpose-built for water sports, beach events, fishing charter operations, and active outdoor programs where a polo collar isn't required.

The Paragon 216 Unisex Cayman Performance Camo Colorblocked Long Sleeve brings camo styling into the same 3.5-ounce performance fabric class with UPF 50+ protection, useful for outdoor staff programs and recreation-oriented brands that want the camo aesthetic without giving up the moisture-wicking and sun-protection benefits.

The Paragon 220 Unisex Bahama Performance Hooded Long Sleeve adds an integrated self-fabric 2-ply hood for extra sun coverage on the head and neck, which makes it the right pick for fishing guide operations, kayak and paddleboard programs, beach lifeguard and patrol staff, and any outdoor program where the wearer spends extended time exposed to direct sun. UPF 50+ protection covers the body of the shirt, and the hood adds neck and ear coverage that a standard performance long sleeve doesn't deliver.

The Paragon 222 Unisex Aruba Extreme Performance Long Sleeve is the most technical fabric in the long sleeve tee lineup, with a 4.1-ounce 91/9 microfiber polyester/spandex blend that delivers four-way stretch for full range of motion. UPF 50+ protection, sublimation-friendly polyester base, and the stretch construction make it a strong pick for active programs where the wearer needs more mobility than a standard polyester long sleeve provides.

Performance Fishing Shirt

The Paragon 700 Men's Hatteras Performance Short Sleeve Fishing Shirt rounds out the catalog with a purpose-built fishing shirt: 2.4-ounce 100% ripstop performance polyester with UPF 40+ protection, back shoulder vents with mesh inserts for airflow during high-output activity, multi-use chest pockets, a button-down collar, and a hook-and-loop rod holder built into the shirt itself. For fishing charter operations, marine guide programs, and any outdoor brand that wants a true fishing-specific silhouette rather than a generic outdoor shirt, the 700 is the practical pick.

All Paragon styles ship same day via UPS Ground and typically arrive in 1 to 3 business days. Automatic volume discounts apply at checkout across all order sizes (no codes required), and free returns are included on every order. Compared to other performance brands in the wholesale polo category, Paragon skews more toward outdoor and recreational use cases than traditional corporate workwear. It's the right call when the environment the apparel lives in actually matters. Related collections: Badger, A4.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paragon Plus moisture and odor management?

Paragon Plus is the brand's core fabric treatment system, applied across the polo, long sleeve tee, and fishing shirt lineup. It combines moisture-wicking performance to pull sweat away from the skin during high-output activity with antimicrobial odor management to help the garment resist odor buildup between washes. For programs where staff or wearers spend full days in the apparel (fishing guides, outdoor hospitality, beach lifeguards, golf course staff), Paragon Plus is the practical reason the catalog holds up better than a basic athletic blank.

What is SRT (Snag Resistant Technology)?

SRT is the snag-resistant treatment built into Paragon's polo lineup (the Saratoga 100/104, Sebring 500/504, and Prescott 110). The treatment helps prevent the small surface snags that can develop on polos exposed to brush, hooks, fishing line, equipment, and other rough surfaces during active outdoor wear. For fishing guide operations, outdoor adventure programs, and any environment where the polo is going to encounter snag risks, SRT extends the practical lifespan of the garment compared to a standard performance polo.

Are Paragon products good for sublimation printing?

Yes for the long sleeve tees, with caveats for the polos. The 210 Long Islander, 216 Cayman, 220 Bahama, and 222 Aruba long sleeve tees are explicitly sublimation-friendly per the spec, with 100% polyester construction that handles vivid full-color sublimation prints cleanly. The polo lineup uses the same microfiber polyester base, but the SRT snag-resistant treatment can affect sublimation results in some cases; for sublimation programs on the polos, a test print is worth running before committing a large order. For embroidery, the entire Paragon catalog handles left-chest stitching cleanly.

What's the difference between UPF 30+ and UPF 50+ on Paragon products?

UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) measures how much UV radiation a fabric blocks. UPF 30+ means the fabric blocks at least 96.7% of UV radiation; UPF 50+ blocks at least 98% of UV radiation, the highest UPF rating commonly available. The Paragon polo lineup runs UPF 30+, the long sleeve performance tees run UPF 50+, the Hatteras fishing shirt runs UPF 40+, and the Long Islander 210 in Heather Grey is UPF 30 (the heather color reduces the rating slightly). For programs in genuinely sun-heavy environments (Florida, Arizona, Caribbean charter operations), the UPF 50+ long sleeve tees are the practical pick. For standard outdoor program use, the UPF 30+ polos are sufficient.

How does Paragon compare to other wholesale performance brands?

Paragon's catalog skews more toward outdoor, water, and recreational use cases than traditional athletic or corporate performance brands. Compared to Badger and A4, which lean toward school athletic programs and team uniform decoration, Paragon's UPF protection, snag-resistant polo treatments, and fishing-specific silhouettes (the Hatteras and the hooded Bahama in particular) are built around the actual conditions an outdoor program apparel piece encounters. For fishing charters, marine programs, beach and waterfront staff, golf course staff in sun-heavy climates, and outdoor adventure brands, Paragon is the more purpose-built option. For school athletics, team uniforms, and indoor sport programs, Badger or A4 typically fit the brief better.

Do Paragon orders at Bulkthreads qualify for volume discounts?

Yes. Automatic volume discounts apply at checkout across all Paragon styles (no codes required). All orders ship same day and typically arrive in 1 to 3 business days, with free returns on every order.