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Port Authority C981 5-Panel Poly Rope Cap | Wholesale Blank

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Description

Port Authority C981 Wholesale 5-Panel Poly Rope Cap — Blank Flat Bill Rope Detail Snapback for Streetwear & Lifestyle Programs

The Port Authority C981 5-Panel Poly Rope Cap is a bold, streetwear-forward wholesale blank lifestyle cap that combines three distinctive design elements — a five-panel construction, a flat bill, and a rope detail at the base of the crown — into a single cap that delivers maximum visual interest without requiring additional decoration. Constructed from 95/5 polyester/spandex in an unstructured mid-profile silhouette with a 7-position adjustable snapback closure, the C981 provides a lightweight, stretch-comfortable fabric with the bold aesthetic of a flat bill rope cap. Available in four two-tone colorways — Black/Black, Black/White, River Blue Navy/White, and White/Black — the C981 covers the core contrast palette for streetwear, lifestyle, and fashion-forward merchandise programs. The combination of flat bill, rope detail, and five-panel construction makes the C981 one of the most visually distinctive caps in the Port Authority lineup — a cap that stands out on a retail display and delivers built-in brand identity without additional decoration cost. Buyers who also stock the Port Authority C962 Snapback Five-Panel Rope Cap for curved bill rope programs will find the C981 a natural flat bill companion for accounts that prefer the flat bill aesthetic alongside the rope detail.

Joe’s USA stocks the Port Authority C981 across our Texas and California warehouses for fast nationwide fulfillment on bulk Port Authority lifestyle headwear orders. The C981 ships blank and undecorated — ready to move directly into your embroidery or heat transfer workflow.

Key Product Specifications

Style Number: C981
Brand: Port Authority
Construction: 5-panel, unstructured, mid-profile
Fabric: 95/5 polyester/spandex
Bill: Flat bill with rope detail
Closure: 7-position adjustable snapback — OSFA
Colors Available: Black/Black, Black/White, River Blue Navy/White, White/Black
Sizing: OSFA — snapback closure
Ships: Blank and undecorated from TX and CA warehouses

Construction and Design Overview

The Port Authority C981 uses a 95/5 polyester/spandex construction — a fabric blend that provides lightweight performance, stretch comfort, and strong color retention. The five-panel construction creates a single center-front seam and a more angular crown profile than standard six-panel caps. The flat bill is stiffened to maintain its flat profile, and the rope detail at the base of the crown adds a classic outdoor lifestyle accent that pairs naturally with the flat bill for a distinctive streetwear aesthetic. The unstructured mid-profile construction gives the C981 a relaxed silhouette that sits between the low-profile dad cap and the high-profile structured snapback. Decorators running wholesale blank flat bill caps for streetwear embroidery programs should note that the polyester/spandex construction requires backing stabilizer for embroidery and lower heat settings for heat transfer applications.

Decoration Compatibility and Print Performance

The C981 accepts embroidery with backing stabilizer, heat transfer at appropriate polyester settings, and patch applications. The five-panel front provides a clean center-front decoration zone. For heat transfer and DTF, the polyester/spandex construction accepts transfers with strong color vibrancy — polyester’s heat transfer performance is generally superior to cotton for DTF and sublimation. Buyers sourcing bulk blank 5-panel rope caps for streetwear decoration programs will find the C981’s four two-tone colorways provide strong color contrast for logo visibility.

Wholesale and Program Buying Advantages

Joe’s USA has been supplying wholesale blank Port Authority headwear since 1986. Program buyers building a complete Port Authority fashion headwear assortment should also consider the Port Authority C962 Snapback Five-Panel Rope Cap for curved bill rope programs and the Port Authority C407 Snapback Flat Bill Trucker Cap for flat bill trucker programs alongside the C981’s flat bill rope 5-panel silhouette.