Custom Richardson 112 Hats: Embroidery, Puff & Leather Patch
Short answer: the Richardson 112 is the trucker cap most brands and crews end up on, and we decorate it three ways — flat embroidery, 3D puff or a laser-engraved leather patch. Embroidery starts at $7 per hat at 12–47 pieces with no minimum; a laser-engraved leather patch adds $8 per hat at 1–23, stepping down every 24 pieces to $4 at 192+.
Richardson 112 Specs
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Construction | Structured, six-panel |
| Profile | Mid profile, precurved bill |
| Front panels | 60% cotton / 40% polyester twill |
| Back | 100% polyester mesh |
| Closure | Snapback |
| Sizes | Youth, Small, MD-LG, X-Large |
| Sweatband | Padded cotton |
Specs from Richardson. It comes in 50+ solid, split and tri-color combinations, which is the real reason it wins: you can match almost any brand palette without a custom dye run.
Four Ways We Decorate It
| Method | Starting Price | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat embroidery | $7/hat at 12–47 | Company logos, crews | Cleanest on the structured front panel |
| 3D puff embroidery | Priced by stitch count | Bold block type, team names | Needs simple, thick letterforms |
| Laser leather patch | $8/hat at 1–23, down to $4 at 192+ | Brands, retail, outdoor | Cut and engraved in house; sewn on +$4–$6 |
| PVC patch | Quoted | Complex or fine-detail logos | When a logo has too much detail to stitch |
Designing your hat with ChatGPT or another AI? One strong front logo is the standard and keeps small orders affordable. Read our hat design guidelines for AI before adding side or back locations.
Pricing detail on the pricing page. Leather patch specifics: custom leather patch hats.
Getting the Front Panel Right
The 112 has a stiff buckram front, which is why logos sit flat and square on it instead of sinking like they do on an unstructured cap. Two things matter: stabilizer choice and design size. We use a tear-away weight matched to the panel and keep logos in the 2–2.25″ tall range so the design clears the seam and the bill. Detail on both: hat stabilizers by cap brand and mastering Richardson 112 embroidery.
The 112 Family
| Style | Difference |
|---|---|
| 112 | The original. Twill front, mesh back, snapback. |
| 112FP | Printed or patterned front panel. |
| 112P | Solid front with a printed back. |
| 112RE | Recycled materials version. |
| 112FPR | Five-panel with a rope across the bill. |
| 115 | Low profile version for a smaller crown. |
Tell us the look and the quantity and we will confirm availability through Richardson, SanMar or S&S and quote the blank with the decoration. More: bulk embroidered hats.
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Gear note from the shop: structured caps run on our cap driver, not a flat hoop, and we back them with a firm tear-away stabilizer. For raised 3D puff lettering we stitch over 3D puff foam.
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Color combo, quantity, decoration method and your logo. We reply with pricing and a mockup, usually within one business day.
Prefer to talk it through? Call 775-230-0211 or email sales@battlebornclothing.com.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Richardson 112?
A structured six-panel trucker cap with a 60/40 cotton-poly twill front, polyester mesh back, precurved bill and snapback closure. It is the most commonly decorated trucker cap in the US.
Can you put a leather patch on a Richardson 112?
Yes. We cut and laser engrave the patch in house and bond it to the front panel. The patch adds $8 per hat at 1–23 on top of the cap, stepping down every 24 pieces to $4 at 192+. It is bonded with an industrial adhesive that has yet to fail across several years and many thousands of hats; if you want it sewn on instead, that is $4 to $6 more per patch.
Is there a minimum order for custom 112s?
No minimum on embroidery or patches. Embroidery pricing improves at 12, 48 and 144 pieces; leather patch pricing steps down every 24 pieces.
How big should a logo be on a Richardson 112?
Roughly 2 to 2.25 inches tall and up to about 4.5 inches wide keeps the design clear of the crown seam and the bill.
Can you do 3D puff on the 112?
Yes. The structured front panel is ideal for puff. Keep the artwork to bold, thick letterforms, since puff blurs fine detail.
How long does a custom hat order take?
Standard production is about 28 days (four weeks) from your approved proof, plus shipping. Need it sooner? Rush production is available when blanks are in stock and artwork is print-ready, and it is quoted per job.