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Port Authority C947 Outdoor Ventilated Wide Brim Hat | Wholesale Blank

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Description

Port Authority C947 Wholesale Outdoor Ventilated Wide Brim Hat — Blank UPF 30+ Sun & Insect Protection Headwear for Outdoor Programs

The Port Authority C947 Outdoor Ventilated Wide Brim Hat is the most feature-packed wholesale blank outdoor hat in the Port Authority headwear lineup — combining UPF 30+ sun protection, No Fly Zone® insect repellent technology, moisture-wicking performance, and a ventilated wide brim construction in a single hat built for serious outdoor use. Constructed from a 75/25 poly/nylon ripstop shell with 100% poly air mesh at the top and back of the crown, the C947 delivers the breathability and durability needed for extended outdoor wear in warm, humid, and insect-active environments. The foam brim keeps the hat afloat — a practical feature for fishing, kayaking, and water-adjacent outdoor programs — while the elongated back brim provides additional sun protection for the neck and ears. Available in four colorways — Dress Blue Navy, Olive Leaf, Sterling Grey, and Stone — in S/M and L/XL sizing, the C947 is a strong choice for fishing tournament organizers, conservation programs, outdoor education accounts, and any buyer who needs a technically capable outdoor hat for field use. Buyers who also stock the Port Authority C869 Camo Trucker Cap for outdoor programs will find the C947 a premium wide brim companion for accounts that need full sun and insect protection beyond what a standard trucker cap provides.

Joe’s USA stocks the Port Authority C947 across our Texas and California warehouses for fast nationwide fulfillment on bulk Port Authority outdoor headwear orders. Whether you’re outfitting a fishing tournament, building an outdoor education program merchandise line, or supplying a conservation organization with field-ready headwear, the C947 ships blank and undecorated — ready to move directly into your embroidery or heat transfer workflow. The two-size system (S/M and L/XL) covers a wide range of head sizes while keeping inventory management simple.

Key Product Specifications

Style Number: C947
Brand: Port Authority
Shell Fabric: 75/25 poly/nylon ripstop
Crown Fabric: 100% poly air mesh (top and back)
Sun Protection: UPF 30+
Insect Protection: No Fly Zone® insect repellent technology
Sweatband: Moisture-wicking
Brim: Wide brim with foam core (floats); elongated back brim for neck/ear coverage
Fit Adjustments: Adjustable cord and toggle at crown; adjustable chin drawcord
Colors Available: Dress Blue Navy, Olive Leaf, Sterling Grey, Stone
Sizing: S/M and L/XL
Ships: Blank and undecorated from TX and CA warehouses

Note: Specially treated products (No Fly Zone®) may be subject to additional requirements. Please check with your local authorities for any additional requirements that may apply.

Fabric and Construction Overview

The Port Authority C947 uses a 75/25 poly/nylon ripstop shell — a fabric engineered for outdoor durability. The ripstop weave pattern reinforces the fabric against tearing and abrasion, making the C947 resistant to the snags, pulls, and rough handling common in field environments. The poly/nylon blend is lightweight, quick-drying, and colorfast — practical advantages for fishing, kayaking, and outdoor education programs where hats are regularly exposed to water, sweat, and UV radiation. Decorators running wholesale blank hats for outdoor embroidery programs will find the C947’s ripstop shell accepts embroidery with backing stabilizer — a standard technique for lightweight performance fabrics.

The 100% poly air mesh panels at the top and back of the crown provide active ventilation that keeps the C947 comfortable in warm, humid outdoor environments — a critical comfort feature for fishing guides, outdoor educators, and field crews who wear hats for extended periods in hot conditions. The foam brim core is a standout practical feature — it keeps the hat afloat if dropped in water, making the C947 a natural choice for fishing tournament merchandise, kayaking programs, and any outdoor account where water exposure is a regular occurrence. Buyers comparing the C947 to standard trucker styles like the Port Authority C402 Snapback Trucker Cap will find the C947 offers a completely different level of outdoor technical performance — purpose-built for serious field use rather than general workwear.

The elongated back brim provides additional sun protection for the neck and ears — areas that standard baseball caps leave exposed. Combined with the UPF 30+ rating, the C947 provides meaningful sun protection for outdoor workers and program participants who spend extended time in direct sunlight. The adjustable cord and toggle at the crown and the chin drawcord allow wearers to customize the fit for security in windy conditions — a practical advantage for boating, fishing, and outdoor education environments where wind is a regular factor. Port Authority’s quality control on the C947 ensures consistent construction, colorfast ripstop fabric, and reliable No Fly Zone® treatment across production runs — critical for wholesale outdoor hat programs that reorder the same colorways season after season.

No Fly Zone® Insect Repellent Technology

The Port Authority C947 features No Fly Zone® insect repellent technology — a factory-applied treatment that repels mosquitoes, ticks, ants, flies, chiggers, and midges on contact. Unlike topical insect repellents that require reapplication, the No Fly Zone® treatment is bonded to the fabric and remains effective through multiple wash cycles. This built-in insect protection makes the C947 a standout choice for outdoor merchandise programs in insect-active environments — hunting clubs, fishing tournaments, conservation programs, outdoor education accounts, and any buyer whose customers spend time in wooded, wetland, or high-insect environments where mosquito and tick exposure is a concern.

The No Fly Zone® treatment is EPA-registered and uses permethrin — a synthetic insecticide that is effective against a broad range of insects and is widely used in outdoor apparel and gear. Buyers sourcing bulk outdoor hats for insect-active program environments should note that specially treated products may be subject to additional regulatory requirements in some jurisdictions — please check with local authorities before distributing in regulated markets.

Decoration Compatibility and Print Performance

The Port Authority C947 is decoration-ready despite its technical construction. The ripstop poly/nylon shell accepts embroidery with backing stabilizer — a standard technique for lightweight performance fabrics that prevents distortion during needle penetration. Low-to-mid stitch count designs — small logos, conservation organization marks, fishing tournament graphics, and simple text — work well on the C947’s brim and front panels. Embroidery shops running custom embroidery programs on blank outdoor hats will find the C947’s structured brim provides a stable surface for front-panel logo placement.

Heat transfer and direct-to-film (DTF) applications work on the C947’s ripstop shell — a test transfer is recommended before full production runs to confirm adhesion on the poly/nylon blend. Woven and embroidered patches apply cleanly to the C947’s front brim panel, making it a strong choice for conservation programs, fishing clubs, and outdoor education accounts that use patch-based identification systems. Buyers sourcing bulk blank hats for outdoor decoration programs will find the C947’s four colorways — Dress Blue Navy, Olive Leaf, Sterling Grey, and Stone — cover the core neutral and earth-tone palette for outdoor and conservation merchandise programs.

Wholesale and Program Buying Advantages

Joe’s USA has been supplying wholesale blank Port Authority headwear since 1986, and the C947 is a consistent performer for fishing tournament organizers, conservation merchandise programs, outdoor education accounts, and outdoor retail buyers who need a technically capable wide brim hat at a wholesale price point. Our Texas and California warehouse network delivers faster transit times for buyers across the continental US, and the C947 ships blank and undecorated — ready to move directly into your decoration workflow.

For fishing tournament organizers and conservation program buyers, the C947’s combination of UPF 30+ sun protection, No Fly Zone® insect repellent, floating foam brim, and ventilated construction creates a merchandise hat with genuine functional value — a hat that participants will actually wear in the field rather than leaving in a bag. Buyers sourcing bulk wide brim hats for outdoor program merchandise can reorder the C947 with confidence knowing construction, sizing, and colorways remain consistent across production cycles. Program buyers building a complete Port Authority outdoor headwear assortment should also consider the Port Authority C869 Camo Trucker Cap for hunting and camo program companions and the Port Authority C114 Digi Camo Snapback Trucker Cap for digital camo options alongside the C947’s wide brim silhouette.