I.FIV5
Perforated-Side 5-Panel Cap
The Perforated-Side 5-Panel Cap is a low-profile five-panel hat with side perforations for ventilation, from the i.FiV5 line designed in Canada. It is constructed from a fine, stretch, quick-dry fabric with a slightly textured finish, and features an absorbent inner band, an adjustable strap with toggle, and a soft, straight visor. Ideal for active or everyday wear, the cap offers breathability and a secure fit.
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Color
Size
Specifications
Perforated-side 5-panel cap with quick-dry stretch fabric and adjustable strap.
Quick-dry fabric, absorbent inner band, adjustable toggle strap, soft visor.
- Material
- Red style: 96% polyester, 4% spandex; Other styles: 100% polyester
- Gender
- female
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Additional Attributes
- fine stretch quick-dry fabric
- slightly textured design
- absorbent inner band
- adjustable strap with toggle
- soft straight visor
- 5-panel construction
- perforated sides
Product Insights
The I.FIV5 Perforated-Side 5-Panel Cap ($19.99 CAD) offers an active cap with toggle adjustability that maintains grip when wet and through machine washes, pressing an absorbent sweat band against the forehead for sweat management, while perforated side panels create cross-ventilation to reduce scalp temperature and sweat output. The red colorway's 96/4 polyester/spandex blend provides a snug fit for better sweat-band seal. It fits 55–60 cm heads with toggle adjustment, is machine washable, and is designed in Canada. Compared to the $32 Havoc, it includes perforated panels and a sweatband but has less stretch.
Verified claims
- Adjustability
- Toggle strap one-handedly adjusts continuously to prevent hat lift during exercise.
- Durability
- Toggle closure maintains grip when wet and through machine washes.
- Sweat management
- Toggle cinch presses absorbent band and enables side-panel ventilation.
- Closure
- Adjustable toggle cinches cap so sweat band stays pressed against forehead even when wet.
- Ventilation
- Perforated side panels create cross-ventilation that reduces scalp temperature and sweat output.
- Red colorway fit
- Red colorway's 96% polyester / 4% spandex blend provides stretch for a snug fit that improves sweat-band seal.
- Value vs athletic cap
- At $19.99 CAD, it includes perforated panels and a sweatband like the $32 USD Havoc but with less stretch.
- Care
- Machine washable on cold gentle cycle; air-dry safe.
- Size range
- Fits 55–60 cm head circumference; toggle adjusts for smaller and larger heads.
- Machine washing
- Machine wash cold on gentle cycle and air dry to maintain shape and prevent shrinking.
- Design origin
- Simons-exclusive cap designed in Canada with color-specific fabric blends for varied feel.
- Sweat control
- Perforated side panels and secure toggle reduce scalp temperature and sweat drips.
- Price value
- Sale-priced at CAD 19.99, matches features of $32 5.11 Women's Havoc Training Cap.
Product record
- Title
- Perforated-Side 5-Panel Cap
- Brand
- I.FIV5
- Price
- 29 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How the toggle strap performs during exercise
- The toggle closure tightens continuously along the cord rather than in set increments, allowing the exact tension needed to prevent the cap from lifting during sudden movements like lateral shuffles or box jumps — a level of precision snapbacks can't match.
- The toggle and cord system has no adhesive or loop material to break down in the laundry, meaning the closure retains its holding power through repeated machine washes — an advantage over Velcro-backed caps that can lose grip as the hook side fills with lint or the loop stretches out.
- Unlike Velcro, which loses adhesion when saturated with sweat or rain, a toggle's mechanical bite on the cord doesn't degrade when wet, so the cap stays securely fitted through the final miles of a long run or a sweaty HIIT finisher.
- A spring-loaded barrel lock can be squeezed and slid with one hand while running or cycling, making it practical to loosen or cinch the cap without stopping — something that requires two hands with a traditional snapback.
Value compared to other women’s athletic caps
- The I.FIV5 cap uses a 96/4 polyester/spandex blend (100% polyester in non-Red colorways), adding just enough give for a universal fit; this is substantially less elastane than the 14% found in the $32 5.11 Havoc, but at CAD 19.99 the trade-off is a cap that still moves with the head during runs without the cost of a true 4-way stretch fabric.
- At $32 USD, the 5.11 Women’s Havoc Training Cap adds a reflective brim and a 14% spandex 4-way stretch fabric, but the I.FIV5 cap matches its essential active-cap checklist—perforated panels, quick-dry polyester, an absorbent sweatband, and an adjustable fit—at roughly half the price, making it the more budget-conscious pick for workouts where reflective trim isn’t critical.
- Unlike mass-market blanks or heavily logoed sports caps, this I.FIV5 cap is a private-label piece from Canadian department store Simons, designed in Canada; at CAD 19.99, that exchanges a prominent brand mark for a cleaner, more curated look while still delivering technical fabric and venting.
Absorbent inner band and sweat control
- The adjustable toggle strap lets the wearer cinch the cap so the absorbent band stays pressed against the forehead — without that pressure, sweat can escape underneath before the band can hold it, making the secure closure a functional part of sweat management rather than just a sizing aid.
- The perforated polyester side panels create cross-ventilation that reduces scalp temperature and sweat output, lightening the load on the absorbent band and helping it avoid saturation that would lead to dripping during longer wear.
- The red option’s 96% polyester / 4% spandex fabric offers just enough give to keep the cap snug without slipping, which improves the sweatband’s seal against the skin — the 100% polyester styles, while identical in shape, trade that slight elastic conformance for a firmer hand.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Low-profile five-panel black cap with a short curved brim and a rectangular grid of small perforations on the right side panel; visible top stitching following panel seams.
- Overall shapeFive-panel cap silhouette with a slightly domed crown and a low-profile, short curved brim.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.45 · w 0.88 · h 0.45 (high) - Brim detailLow, short curved brim with multiple rows of stitching visible on the top surface near the edge.
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.72 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high) - Panel seams and top stitchingVisible stitched seams running horizontally across the front panel and vertically along side panels; stitch lines are slightly raised and visible in the same black tone.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.50 · w 0.44 · h 0.28 (high) - Perforated side panelRectangular grid of small round perforations arranged in columns on the right side panel, revealing the light background through the holes.
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x 0.73 · y 0.58 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric finishMatte, smooth woven fabric appearance with no visible texture pattern beyond stitch lines.
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x 0.20 · y 0.50 · w 0.60 · h 0.35 (medium) - Top buttonSmall fabric-covered top button visible at the crown center.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.37 · w 0.06 · h 0.04 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a light gray background with soft shadow under the cap and even, diffuse lighting; image is centered and cropped to show the right-front three-quarter view of the cap.
- Background and shadowUniform light gray background with a soft near-oval shadow beneath and slightly to the right of the cap.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionRight-front three-quarter view showing the right side panel perforations; cap positioned centered horizontally and in the lower half of the frame.
- LightingEven diffuse studio lighting with soft highlights on top of the crown and minimal specular reflection.
Colors
matte black· cap fabric and brim#131315- Overall shapeFive-panel cap silhouette with a slightly domed crown and a low-profile, short curved brim.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a black five-panel cap showing the curved rear opening, sewn panel seams, perforated side panel, short visor brim, and an adjustable braided cord with a sliding toggle and small brand fabric tab.
- Overall shapeFive-panel cap shown from the rear/three-quarter rear angle with a low-profile crown and a short slightly curved visor extending to the right.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.45 · w 0.77 · h 0.38 (high) - Crown panels and seamsVisible vertical and curved topstitched seams join the fabric panels across the crown; stitching is tonal and follows panel edges.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.46 · w 0.58 · h 0.30 (high) - Perforated side panelSmall perforations forming a column are visible on the side panel above the visor on the right side of the cap.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.54 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high) - Rear openingRounded cutout at the rear of the crown creating the head opening; edge finished with stitched binding.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.66 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Adjustable braided cordBlack braided cord with contrasting lighter threading forming a loop that serves as the adjustment; cord runs from left to center rear and is anchored by a plastic toggle.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.72 · w 0.56 · h 0.13 (high) - Toggle fastenerSmall rectangular sliding plastic toggle on the braided cord, dark in color with a slightly textured surface.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.74 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (high) - Fabric brand tabNarrow vertical fabric tab sewn into the left rear seam, showing a short vertical block of white text on a dark background.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.72 · w 0.05 · h 0.12 (high) - Visor detailShort, slightly curved visor with visible topstitching rows following the visor edge; finished in same fabric and color as the crown.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.62 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Material appearanceExterior fabric appears smooth with a matte finish and tightly woven texture; stitching and panel joins are visible.
- Tag text (partial)“FIV5”Uncertain
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.72 · w 0.05 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a light neutral background with soft shadow under the cap and even diffuse lighting from above-left.
- Background and surfaceUniform light grey background and surface with a soft shadow cast beneath and slightly to the right of the cap.
- Shot compositionCap is centered horizontally in the lower half of the frame, shown from a rear three-quarter angle with ample empty space above.
- Lighting and shadowEven diffuse lighting with minimal specular highlights and a soft shadow outlining the cap on the lower right.
Colors
matte black· crown and visor#0E0E0Edark charcoal· braided cord (dark threads)#333333light grey· braided cord (light threads)dark grey· plastic toggle#4B4B4A- Overall shapeFive-panel cap shown from the rear/three-quarter rear angle with a low-profile crown and a short slightly curved visor extending to the right.
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Customer Reviews
2 total2 reviews · out of 5
Ok
Mais tissu très mince et le dedans de la palette semble « cheap »
Enfin une casquette qui me fait bien
Belle casquette que j'utilise pour la course à pied. Parfaite pour mon petit visage, ajustement précis et rapide avec l'élastique. Je l'aime tellement que je l'ai en 2 couleurs.
Q&A
2 answered- What head circumference does the one-size cap accommodate, and is it suitable for smaller or larger head sizes?
- The one-size cap features an adjustable strap with a toggle, allowing it to fit a range of head circumferences, typically around 55–60 cm (21.5–23.5 inches). It can accommodate both smaller and larger head sizes thanks to the adjustability.
- Can the cap be machine washed, and are there any specific care instructions for the perforated mesh sides?
- Yes, the cap can be machine washed. We recommend using cold water on a gentle cycle and letting it air dry. The polyester material is durable, and the perforated sides should hold up well, but avoid high heat in the dryer to prevent shrinking.