If you're ordering custom embroidered hats for a business, a crew, or an event, three Richardson model numbers keep coming up: the 112, the 110, and the 115. They share the same classic trucker look, structured front panels that take embroidery cleanly and a breathable mesh back, but they fit and wear differently. Here's how to pick the right one.
Richardson 112: the default for a reason
The Richardson 112 is the best-selling custom hat in America, and it earns it. You get a mid-profile structured crown, a slightly curved visor, and an adjustable snapback that fits most adult heads. If you're buying for a group and you don't know everyone's size, say a work crew, a softball team, or a stack of customer giveaways, the 112 is the safe call. One size covers just about everyone. It also comes in dozens of two-tone color combos, so matching your brand colors is easy.
Richardson 110: same look, fitted feel
The Richardson 110 keeps that trucker look but trades the snapback for Richardson's R-Flex stretch band. You get a snugger, more tailored fit and a clean back with no plastic snap. Reach for the 110 when the hats are for people who'll wear them every day and care about comfort, like owners, staff uniforms, or merch for fans who'd happily buy a fitted cap at retail. Flex sizing comes in ranges, so have a rough idea of head sizes before you order for a group. Our hat fit guide covers how to handle that.
Richardson 115: the low-profile option
The 115 is the 112's little sibling. It has a lower-profile, slightly shallower crown and a shorter visor, which suits smaller faces and a more casual, lifestyle vibe. It's a favorite for women's teams and boutique brands. The trade-off is less room on the front panel, so a very wide or detailed logo may need to shrink a bit. If your logo is bold and compact, the 115 wears great. If it's wide or text-heavy, the 112's taller panel gives your stitching more room.
Want a pattern instead of a solid?
Richardson also makes printed versions of the 112. The 112PFP five-panel in duck camo is a go-to for outdoor brands, farms, and hunting crews. Browse the full custom Richardson hats collection to see them side by side, or read up on hat styles if you're still deciding between trucker, snapback, and the rest.
The short version
- Buying for a group, sizes unknown: 112 (adjustable, fits most)
- Daily wearers who want comfort: 110 (fitted R-Flex)
- Smaller faces, casual look: 115 (low profile)
- Outdoor or camo brand: 112PFP (printed five-panel)
Want your logo to really pop off the front? See how 3D puff embroidery looks on the 112. Whichever model you pick, the process with us is the same: no minimum order, and you approve a photo of your logo stitched on a real cap before we make anything. Start your custom hat order here.