Where Are Richardson Hats Made?

If you've ever picked up a Richardson 112 and wondered, "Where was this actually made?", you're not alone. Richardson hats are everywhere: team gear, brewery merch, jobsite uniforms, golf shops, and brand drops.

And because they've become the go-to "blank" for custom work, the country of origin comes up constantly when customers contact Presto Embroidery about embroidered Richardson 112 trucker hats.

Here's the straight answer: most Richardson hats, including the 112, are manufactured overseas, primarily in countries like Bangladesh, Vietnam, and China depending on the style and production run. Richardson is an American headwear company (based in Kearney, Nebraska), but like most headwear brands at this price point, production happens in Asian manufacturing facilities.

Where Is Richardson Based?

Richardson Sports is an American company founded in 1970 in Kearney, Nebraska. They design their hats in the US and have their main operations there, but the actual manufacturing is handled by overseas factories, which is how they keep pricing competitive for bulk buyers and decorators.

Does Made Overseas Affect Quality?

This is the real question, and the honest answer is: not for Richardson. They're one of the headwear brands that has managed to maintain consistent quality standards even with overseas production. The 112 specifically holds up well: the structure stays firm, the mesh doesn't fray quickly, and the materials don't look cheap after a few washes.

When you're ordering in bulk for a team or business, you want hats that look the same across a large order. Richardson's manufacturing consistency is one of the reasons they're used so widely in the custom headwear industry.

Does Country Of Origin Matter For Embroidery?

Not directly. What matters for embroidery quality is the structure of the hat, specifically whether the front panel is firm enough to hoop cleanly. The Richardson 112 does this well regardless of where it was manufactured. The 60/40 cotton-poly blend front and the overall construction of the blank holds up during the embroidery process.

We've run Richardson 112s through our machines hundreds of times at Presto Embroidery and consistently get clean results because of how the hat is constructed, not because of where it was made.

What About "Made In USA" Hats?

If "Made in USA" manufacturing is a requirement for your order, Richardson is not the right choice. There are a handful of American-made headwear options on the market, but they tend to be significantly more expensive and have fewer color options.

For most team and business orders, Richardson's quality-to-price ratio and wide color availability make it the better practical choice, even if the manufacturing isn't domestic.

Ready To Order Custom Richardson Hats?

Presto Embroidery sources Richardson hats and handles the full embroidery process from our shop in Birmingham, Alabama. Whether you're looking for the classic 112 or another style, we can help you pick the right blank and get it embroidered professionally.

Get in touch with us today to discuss your order.