Most Popular Richardson Hat Styles for Custom Embroidery (Top Picks)
Richardson hats have earned their reputation the hard way: consistent fit, durable materials, and styles that don't look dated in six months. If you're shopping for custom hats with a logo, Richardson is usually where people land after they've tried a few "cheap bulk" caps. And it doesn't matter if this is for a business, merch, or a team, it works everywhere.
At Presto Embroidery, we stitch a lot of headwear, and these are the Richardson hat styles customers ask for most when they want embroidery or patches that look clean and hold up.
1. Richardson 112: The Classic Trucker
The Richardson 112 is the standard. It's a mid-profile, 6-panel trucker with a mesh back, structured front, and snapback closure. The front panel is firm and flat, which is exactly what you want for clean embroidery. The 112 comes in more color combinations than almost any other trucker style on the market.
Best for: teams, sports orgs, outdoor businesses, brand merch, event hats
2. Richardson 115: The Low-Profile Trucker
The 115 is a lower-crown version of the 112. It's lightly structured with a more relaxed, modern fit. The bill tends to be flatter, and the overall silhouette sits closer to the head. Still embroidery-friendly, but the lower front panel means slightly less canvas to work with.
Best for: lifestyle brands, retail merch, customers who want a less "traditional trucker" look
3. Richardson 168: The Lifestyle Trucker
The 168 is a popular choice when customers want a retro or vintage-inspired look. It has an unstructured, relaxed crown and a mesh back. Unlike the 112 or 115, it doesn't have a rigid front panel, which means embroidery needs to be simpler (fewer fine details or small text). It works great for patch embroidery or larger, bolder designs.
Best for: vintage brand aesthetics, lifestyle brands, patch-forward designs
4. Richardson 110: The Flexfit Option
The 110 is a fitted cap (no snapback) with a similar look to the classic trucker. It has an elasticized sweatband for stretch fit and a mesh back. The front panel is structured for clean embroidery. If you're working with a customer base that prefers a fitted hat over a snapback, the 110 is the Richardson answer.
Best for: sports teams, athletic programs, customers who dislike snapback adjusters
5. Richardson 111: The Snap-Back Low Profile
The 111 is a low-profile, structured 6-panel cap with a snapback. It's closer to a traditional baseball cap look—no mesh, solid fabric all around. This is a good option for customers who want the Richardson quality and fit, but prefer a more polished, non-trucker appearance.
Best for: corporate wear, professional settings, coaching staff hats
Which Richardson Hat Is Best For Embroidery?
If you want the widest color selection, the cleanest embroidery results, and the most forgiving hat for detailed logos, the 112 is almost always the answer. But any structured Richardson style works well at Presto Embroidery. The unstructured styles (like the 168) work better for patches or simplified designs.
Ready To Order Custom Embroidered Richardson Hats?
Presto Embroidery handles custom hat orders across all of these Richardson styles from our shop in Birmingham, Alabama. Whether you know exactly which style you want or you're still deciding, we can help you pick the right blank and get your logo stitched clean.
Contact us today to get started on your order.