Product Specifications

The 258 brings rope cap heritage into a lightweight polyester build, making it a versatile wholesale option for outdoor, lifestyle, and sporting merchandise programs.

Construction

• Panel: 5-Panel
• Structure: Lightly Structured
• Crown Height: Mid Profile
• Hat Bill: Pre-Curved

Sizing

• Closure: Plastic Snapback - Adjustable
• Size: One Size Fits Most

Material

• Front Panels: 100% Polyester
• Sweatband: Stay-Dri moisture-wicking

Color

• Two-tone design: the hat body and the braided paracord rope on the bill feature contrasting colors for a classic rope cap look
• Available in 14 color variants: Dark Olive/White, White/Kelly, Light Grey/White, Dark Grey/White, Soft Blue/Navy, Light Blue/White, Black/White, White/Black, White/Navy, Navy/White, Red/White, Kelly/White, Light Grey/Black, Smoke Blue/White

Special Features

• Braided paracord visor rope

Customization

Embroidery can be placed across the front panel, sides, and back of the 258. Buyers may supply their own logo artwork or use options from the store's available text and design library. A digital proof is reviewed and approved before production begins. For buyers interested in patch decoration, custom patch quotes and details are available on request.

Details and quote requests can be submitted directly through the Contact us form.

Features and Benefits

The 258 is a five-panel rope cap from Richardson that updates a vintage outdoor silhouette with lightweight polyester construction and built-in moisture management.

5-Panel Construction: The 258 uses five panels to create a single, uninterrupted front panel without a center seam. This open surface is especially useful for full-front embroidery or patches, giving decorators more working space than a divided 6-panel front provides.

Lightly Structured: The 258's lightly structured build maintains the front panel's shape for clean logo presentation without the firmness of a fully structured cap. This creates a more relaxed wearing experience than a rigid trucker while still providing enough definition to keep the embroidered front panel flat and presentable.

Mid Profile: The mid-profile crown sits at a balanced height - neither flat against the head nor steeply elevated. This profile is adaptable across a wide range of wearers and use contexts, making the 258 a versatile choice for brands targeting mixed audiences.

Pre-Curved Bill: The pre-curved bill arrives shaped and ready to wear. It provides sun protection and a consistent, clean look without requiring the buyer or wearer to break in the brim manually.

Material: The 258 is built entirely from 100% polyester fabric. Polyester resists moisture absorption, dries quickly, and retains its color and shape across repeated wear and washing. The Stay-Dri sweatband adds an active moisture management layer at the forehead, pulling sweat away from the skin during warm-weather or physical activity use.

Color: The 258 is available in 14 color variants, featuring a two-tone design where the hat body and the braided paracord on the bill contrast for a classic rope cap style. This allows buyers to choose combinations that complement their brand colors or appeal to their target market’s preferred aesthetic.

Special Features: The braided paracord rope that runs along the base of the bill is the 258's defining design element. Paracord is a lightweight, durable nylon cord that adds a textured, outdoor-inspired accent without adding meaningful weight to the cap. The rope detail gives the 258 a distinct visual identity that separates it from standard flat-face structured caps in the same price range.

Best Use Cases

Based on its 5-panel construction, paracord rope detail, 100% polyester build, and Stay-Dri sweatband, the 258 is well-suited for the following buyer scenarios:

• Golf clubs and country clubs: The rope detail has strong associations with golf cap heritage, making the 258 a natural fit for club merchandise programs, tournament giveaways, and pro shop inventory.
• Outdoor recreation and lifestyle brands: Hiking, kayaking, fishing, and camping brands can use the 258 as a mid-weight branded cap that signals an outdoor aesthetic without requiring technical fabric specs.
• Summer events and festival merchandise: Lightweight polyester and moisture-wicking properties make the 258 comfortable for warm-weather outdoor events, where branded merchandise needs to hold up through active, extended wear.
• Team apparel and sporting programs: The adjustable snapback format accommodates mixed head sizes without individual fitting, making bulk ordering straightforward for leagues, clubs, and recreational programs.
• Vintage-inspired brand collections: The rope accent carries a retro outdoor feel that works well for brands developing heritage-influenced aesthetics or limited-run capsule merchandise.