If you’ve ever asked for “a custom trucker hat,” odds are you were picturing a Richardson 112 without knowing its name. It’s the structured, mesh-back trucker that became the industry standard — and it’s the custom patch hat our customers ask for by number more than any other. Here’s why the 112 earned that reputation, and how we make it yours with a stitched leatherette patch and no minimums.
What is the Richardson 112?
The Richardson 112 is a structured six-panel trucker cap: a firm front that holds its shape, a breathable mesh back, a pre-curved bill, and an adjustable snapback that fits nearly everyone. It hits the sweet spot between rugged and clean — broken-in enough to look at home in the woods or on the water, sharp enough to put a brand on. That combination is exactly why it became the default “custom trucker hat” for shops like ours.
Your logo, on a patch that lasts
What turns a blank 112 hat into your hat is the patch. Ours are cut from durable leatherette — a tough faux leather that keeps its color and shape — then stitched and sewn onto the hat, never heat-pressed. A pressed-on patch can lift and peel at the corners after a season; a stitched one rides through weather, washing, and years of wear and stays put outlasting the hat. On a hat as well-built as the 112, it’s the finish it deserves.
120+ color combinations
One of the biggest reasons the Richardson 112 is so popular is the huge range of available colors. Richardson currently offers more than 120 color combinations in the standard 112, giving businesses, teams, and individuals plenty of options to match a logo, brand color, or overall look. Color availability can change over time, so the exact selection may vary.
The 112 family — and its cousins
“Richardson 112” is really a whole family of hats. If the classic isn’t quite your fit, there’s almost certainly a variant that is — and every one takes the same stitched-patch treatment:
- 112 — the classic structured trucker
- 112FP — five-panel front for a cleaner canvas
- 112 + Rope — a rope trucker with that coastal, retro look
- 112P / 112PM — printed and printed-mesh patterns
- 115 — a low-profile cut that sits closer to the head
- 168 — a seven-panel option
- 112Y — youth sizing, so the kids match the crew
Prefer a rope hat over a trucker? The Richardson 256 and 258 give you the same coastal look with your patch up front.
Not sure which model? Start with the classic 112 trucker hat — it fits almost everyone and it’s what most people picture when they think “custom trucker hat.” From there it’s easy to branch into the rope, low-pro, or youth versions for the rest of the crew.
How to build your own
Ordering a custom Richardson 112 with us is simple: pick your color combo and complete our easy-to-use custom hat form. Want to see your hat before production? You can add an optional digital proof to your order for $2. We’ll send you a mockup of your hat and patch so you can review the design before production begins. — no minimums, whether you want one for yourself or a batch for the whole team.