Richardson Caps: The Fauxbroidery and DTF Hat Standard

Richardson 112 is the trucker cap that defined the structured foam-front aesthetic for the past decade. Foam front, mesh back, snapback closure, mid-profile crown. The foam front gives DTF and fauxbroidery a flat, stable surface that presses cleanly and holds the print with the same durability as a tee. For hat decorators running cap presses, the 112 is the first SKU to stock because the foam structure is forgiving of minor pressure variation across the curved crown.

The fauxbroidery application on the Richardson 112 is the category killer for hat decorators. A left-chest fauxbroidery transfer on a structured foam front reads as embroidery to a casual observer, delivers full color that embroidery thread cannot match, and presses in 10 to 12 seconds on a cap press. For logo programs where the customer wants an embroidered look without the minimum order quantities and setup cost of actual embroidery, the 112 plus fauxbroidery is the answer.

Richardson's lineup extends beyond the 112. The 110 R-Flex is the same foam-front aesthetic with a stretch-fit closure instead of snapback, making it the preferred choice for active-wear programs and sports teams where a onesize-fits-most fit matters. The 111 garment-washed version adds a vintage character to the foam front that pairs with the Comfort Colors aesthetic. The five-panel 112FP changes the silhouette to a five-panel crown with a flat brim option for streetwear-adjacent programs.

Decoration on Richardson is straightforward. Foam-front panels: fauxbroidery, DTF direct, or real embroidery. Mesh back: do not try to press or embroider the mesh. Garment-washed 111: same foam-front rules apply, but the washed surface is slightly more textured so press a swatch first to confirm adhesion. Five-panel flat brim: fauxbroidery and DTF work cleanly on the foam panel, and a flat brim gives you a larger surface area than a curved brim for a bigger logo.