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Port Authority A500 - Full-Length Apron with Pockets - Stone
Selected Color: Stone9 colors
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Description
The Port Authority A500 is a full-length bib apron in 65/35 polyester/cotton twill with two front patch pockets, an adjustable neck loop, and waist ties. The full-coverage bib design protects from chest to knee, which makes it the standard blank for kitchen staff, BBQ competition teams, craft workshop programs, breweries, and promotional cooking events where full upper-body coverage matters. The two front pockets hold pens, order pads, thermometers, and small tools, and the adjustable neck loop fits a range of body sizes without swapping to a different apron.
Screen printing is the primary decoration method. The 65/35 poly/cotton twill holds plastisol ink on the flat bib panel, though poly-block or low-bleed ink is recommended to prevent dye migration from the polyester content at high cure temperatures. The bib provides a large decoration area for restaurant logos, event branding, and team names. DTF transfers bond to the poly/cotton face for full-color artwork. Embroidery works on the chest area of the bib with cut-away backing for monograms, chef names, and restaurant branding. Heat transfer vinyl for individual names on small-run orders.
- Brand: Port Authority
- Style: A500 (Full-Length Apron with Pockets)
- Material: 65/35 polyester/cotton twill
- Type: Full-length bib apron
- Pockets: Two front patch pockets
- Closure: Adjustable neck loop, waist ties
- Size: One Size
- Colors: 9 colors (check product page for current availability)
Wholesale pricing with bulk discounts that increase with case and unit quantity, among the lowest prices online for this style. The poly/cotton twill holds color through commercial laundering, so kitchen and restaurant programs can reorder mid-season and maintain a uniform appearance. Stocked colors ship fast within the US. Browse the full wholesale accessories collection for more apron options.
Features
- 100% preshrunk cotton
- Made with sustainably and fairly grown USA cotton
- Seamless rib at neck
- Taped shoulder-to-shoulder
- Double-needle stitching throughout
- Tear-away label
- Quarter-turned to eliminate center crease
- 7/8" collar
- Classic fit
Shipping & Returns
All Blank orders of $59 or more are shipped FREE same day via UPS Ground. Blank orders under $59 will qualify for the following shipping options:
- USPS Blank Apparel Shipping (2-4 Business Days): $4.99
- UPS Ground (1-2 Business Days): $8.99
Read our Shipping Policy for more information.
Fill out the Blank Apparel Return Form within 30 days of the order date to be eligible for a refund or return.
Note: All blank orders shipped outside of the continental US are not eligible for return, exchange, or refund.
Decoration Method Compatibility
How this blank performs across popular decoration methods.
| Method | Compatible | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Print (Plastisol) | ✓ | Primary method. Flat bib panel provides a large decoration area. Poly-block ink recommended to prevent dye migration from the 65% polyester. |
| DTF Transfer | ✓ | Bonds to the poly/cotton face for full-color logos and event branding on the bib. |
| Embroidery | ✓ | Upper chest area of the bib with cut-away backing. Chef names, monograms, and restaurant branding. |
| Heat Transfer Vinyl | ✓ | Individual names on small-run orders. Standard HTV at recommended settings. |
| Sublimation | ✗ | 65/35 poly/cotton blend does not carry sublimation dye to full vibrancy despite poly-majority. |
Full-Length Bib vs Waist Aprons
| Spec | Port Authority A500 | Liberty Bags LB5505 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting At | $11.05 | $2.50 |
| Weight | Poly/cotton twill | Poly/cotton twill |
| Yarn / Fabric | 65/35 polyester/cotton | 65/35 polyester/cotton |
| Fit | Full bib, One Size | Waist, One Size |
| Construction | Bib apron, two pockets, neck loop, waist ties | Waist apron, round bottom, no bib |
| Best For | Full-coverage bib apron with pockets for kitchen, BBQ, and craft programs | Budget waist apron for servers and front-of-house staff |
Fabric Blend by Color Group
Not all colorways share the same fabric composition. Check the blend before ordering for decoration jobs where substrate matters.
| Color Group | Blend | Print Consideration |
|---|---|---|
| All solid colors (Stone, Royal, Black, Coffee Bean, White, Maroon, Navy, Hunter, Red) | 65/35 polyester/cotton twill | Poly-dominant blend. Use poly-block ink for screen print to prevent dye migration. DTF and embroidery work on all colors. Light colors print without underbase. |