Port Authority C988 Flexfit NU Cap

79/18/3 polyester/rayon/spandex. Stretch fit. Structured mid-profile. Cool & Dry moisture-wicking technology. Multiple colors.

Key Features of the Port Authority C988

• 79/18/3 polyester/rayon/spandex construction
• ActiveGuard technology to diffuse sweat through the undervisor
• Cool and Dry technology wicks perspiration and keeps the wearer comfortable
• Moisture-wicking sweatband
• Tri-layer front panel with minimal stitching technique
• Interior seam-sealed taping for ease of decoration
• Permacurv bill to maintain shape and curve
• Structured mid-profile crown
• Stretch fit construction
• Blank for embroidery

About the Port Authority C988

The Port Authority C988 Flexfit Nu Cap is a performance headwear blank built for anyone living an active life. For starters, the Cool and Dry moisture-wicking fabric and ActiveGuard tech work together to manage perspiration more effectively than a standard cotton twill cap, including channeling sweat through the undervisor rather than letting it pool at the brow. For athletic programs, outdoor staff, golf events, and any application where the cap gets worn during physical activity, that functional combination makes a meaningful difference in comfort over the course of a full day.

The tri-layer front panel construction with interior seam-sealed taping is designed specifically with decoration in mind. The seam-sealed interior eliminates the bumps and ridges that standard cap construction creates behind the embroidery surface, producing a flatter, more consistent front panel that holds stitching cleanly and makes digitizing and running embroidery easier. The stretch fit eliminates the mechanical hardware of a snapback or hook-and-loop closure, fitting a wide range of head sizes comfortably without adjustment. The Permacurv bill maintains its curve through washing rather than going flat over time.

For a cotton twill structured cap with adjustable closure in the same Port Authority lineup, the Port Authority C608 Easy Care Cap covers the standard structured cap category. For the most widely embroidered trucker cap in the wholesale market, the Richardson 112 Trucker Cap is the benchmark comparison for embroidery programs. For a Flexfit cotton twill cap at a lower price point, the Flexfit 5001 Adult Value Cotton Twill Cap covers the budget end of the stretch-fit category.

FAQ

What is ActiveGuard technology?
ActiveGuard is Port Authority's proprietary undervisor treatment that helps diffuse and manage sweat more effectively than a standard cap construction. Rather than allowing perspiration to accumulate at the brow and drip, the technology channels moisture through the undervisor to keep the wearer more comfortable during active use.

Is the C988 good for embroidery?
Yes, and the construction is specifically designed for it. The tri-layer front panel with interior seam-sealed taping produces a flatter, more consistent embroidery surface than standard cap construction. The interior taping eliminates the backing bumps that can cause uneven stitching, making it one of the cleaner embroidery surfaces in the wholesale cap market.

How does stretch fit sizing work?
The C988 uses Flexfit's stretch construction to fit a range of adult head sizes without a mechanical closure. One size accommodates most adult heads comfortably through the elasticity of the fabric, simplifying bulk ordering since no individual head measurements are needed.