Richardson 112 vs 115: Which Fits Your Head and Your Logo

Key Takeaways

• Same fabric, mesh, panels, bill, and closure; the 115 is cut lower and sits closer.
• The 115 fits 6 7/8 to 7 5/8; the 112 fits 7 to 7 3/4, plus an XL to 7 7/8.
• Tall crests and round patches sit easier on the 112; wide wordmarks suit the 115.
• Both fit in one order, no minimum.

Table of Contents

• Richardson 112 vs 115: Spec-by-Spec Comparison
• Is the Richardson 115 Lower Profile Than the 112?
• Which One Fits a Small Head, and Which Fits a Big One?
• How the Profile Changes Logo Size and Placement
• Richardson 112 or 115: Which One to Order
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Ordering the Richardson 112 or 115

Choosing between the Richardson 112 and 115 comes down to two things: the heads the hats will sit on, and the shape of your logo. The rest of the spec sheet is shared: structured six-panel trucker, 60/40 cotton/polyester front, polyester mesh back, pre-curved bill, snapback. The 115 is cut lower and fits one-eighth of a size smaller. Here is how the two compare on the spec sheet, on a head, and under a logo.

Richardson 112 vs 115: Spec-by-Spec Comparison

The table below lists every line of the two spec sheets side by side, plus what we stock for each.

Read down the table and the rows that change are the profile, the fit range, and what we stock. The fabric blend, the mesh, the panel count, the bill, and the closure are the same on both hats. That is why the two look identical in a product photo, and why a supplier's "112 or 115?" question feels like a trick.

The 112 is one of our best sellers by quantity, and its 84 colors include most of the two-tone and three-tone combinations teams ask for. The 115 runs 42 colors, and only 17 of them appear on the 112; the rest are mostly heather and two-tone combinations. If a specific color combination is the reason you are ordering, check both lists before you settle on a model. You can browse custom Richardson hats to compare the two lists side by side.

Is the Richardson 115 Lower Profile Than the 112?

Yes: the 115 is the low profile version of the same six-panel trucker, and it sits closer to the head. The 112 is mid profile, the standard trucker height. Both fronts are structured, with a stiffener inside the front panel that holds the shape on or off a head.

Some sellers describe the 115 as softer or less structured. The spec sheet says otherwise, and the 115 holds a logo as flat as the 112 does. Why a shorter crown suits a smaller head is covered in our low profile trucker hat guide.

Richardson's spec data lists the same crown measurement, bill to top button, at about 6 1/2 inches for both hats. That is why no listing can give you a crown number that separates them. The difference is in how the front panel is cut: the 112's front rises steeper and stands off the forehead, leaving air above the brow. The 115's front slopes back sooner, so the hat sits lower and the panel rests closer to the head.

The 112 feels roomier and looks a touch taller from the front. The 115 feels snugger and sits lower, which is the look most buyers picture when they search for it. Some all-day wearers like the room of the 112; others find it presses a mark into the forehead by afternoon and move to the 115.

Which One Fits a Small Head, and Which Fits a Big One?

The Richardson 115 fits 6 7/8 to 7 5/8. The 112 fits 7 to 7 3/4, and the XL 112 runs 7 1/4 to 7 7/8. Those ranges come straight from Richardson's sizing tables, and they answer the small-head question better than any adjective. A head under 7 fits the 115 only; a head above 7 5/8 fits the 112 XL only.

Between 7 and 7 5/8, both hats fit, and the choice is the profile preference from the section above. If you've worn a 112 comfortably and want the same hat lower on the brow, the 115 is a direct swap. If a 112 has left a mark on your forehead, try the 115 first. If the 112 fits but feels tight at the last snap, the XL is the answer, not the 115.

We stock the 115 in one size, M/L, and the 112 in OSFM and XL. Richardson also makes the 112 in a youth size and several other variants, which our Richardson 112 leather patch guide walks through model by model. If you need a size we don't list, contact us by phone, email, or live chat and we'll look into sourcing it.

For a crew order, work from the edges of the range. If anyone runs above 7 5/8, order the 112 and put those people in the XL. If anyone runs under 7, that person needs the 115. A crew with both ends can mix the two models in one order, covered below.

Fit loyalty to a model number is real. One golfer on a forum said "not all trucker hats are made the same," and only the 112 fit their head shape. If nobody on your order has tried either hat, order one of each. There is no minimum, so a two-hat order settles the question before the real run.

How the Profile Changes Logo Size and Placement

The largest front design is the same on the Richardson 112 and the 115. It runs up to 6 inches wide, and up to 2.3 inches tall for embroidery or 3 inches tall for a patch. Those are the production limits for every structured cap we make, and the profile doesn't move them. What the profile changes is how a design near the top of that range looks on the hat.

On the 112, a full-height design has open panel above it. A tall crest, a stacked two-line logo, or a round leather patch sits with air around it.

On the 115, the same design climbs closer to the top seam of the shorter front and can look like it is filling the panel. Wide, short designs suit the 115 best: a single-line wordmark, a rectangular patch, or an icon beside a name. If your logo is taller than it is wide and you want the 115, size it a little under the ceiling.

Both hats are six-panel, which means both have a seam running down the center of the front. Small centered lettering has to cross that seam, which is why embroiderers trade tips on flattening the 112's front. Keep centered text large enough to stay legible in thread, and lean on the proof. If the seam is in the way, the five-panel 112FP has no center seam.

Side and back placements are identical on the two hats. The arch above the snap, the side panels, and the strap take the same design sizes on both. Everything you can put on a 112 goes on a 115 in the same spot.

We email a design proof within 1 to 2 business days that shows the exact size and position on the hat you picked. A tight fit gets caught there, before we stitch anything. Patches and embroidery both work on either front.

Richardson 112 or 115: Which One to Order

Order the 112 when the hats have to fit everyone. Order the 115 when the heads run small or you want the hat to sit low. The full list:

• Crew, team, or giveaway with unknown head sizes: the 112, with a few XLs if anyone runs above 7 5/8.
• A group that runs small, or a request for a smaller fit: the 115. Its range starts at 6 7/8.
• Retail or lifestyle merch where the low look sells: the 115.
• A tall crest, a stacked logo, or a round patch: the 112, for the air above the design.
• A wide wordmark or a rectangular patch: either; the 115 shows it off well.
• A color that only one model comes in: that model. The fit difference is smaller than a wrong color.
• Still torn: order one of each. Both can sit in the same order under one design.

Mixing the two costs nothing extra. Hats with the same design, design size, customization method, and placement count together as one design group for volume pricing. The model, the hat size, and the color can all differ within that group. So a crew order can put most people in the 112 and the smaller heads in the 115 without splitting the pricing.

Richardson makes the 112 at more than one factory. Buyers who reorder it year after year sometimes notice one batch feels a touch stiffer, or curves the bill a little differently. It is the same hat to the same spec, and the differences are small, but they are real. If the feel of the fabric matters to you, wear one for a day before the full run.

Shop the Richardson 112 → or shop the Richardson 115 Low Pro → to preview your design on either cut before you order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Richardson 115 come in an XL?

No. We stock the 115 in one size, M/L, which fits 6 7/8 to 7 5/8. For a head above 7 5/8, order the Richardson 112 XL (7 1/4 to 7 7/8). It has the same fabric, mesh back, and snapback, with a mid profile crown instead of a low one.

Are the Richardson 112 and 115 the same size?

Not quite. The 115 runs one-eighth of a size smaller at both ends: 6 7/8 to 7 5/8 against the 112's 7 to 7 3/4. Heads from 7 to 7 5/8 fit both. The listed crown measurement is the same on both hats, so the 115 sits lower because of how its front is cut.

Do the Richardson 112 and 115 come in the same colors?

Only partly. As of August 2026 we stock the 112 in 84 colors and the 115 in 42, and the two lists share 17. Core solids and two-tones like black/white and brown/khaki exist on both. More than half of the 115's list is not on the 112, so check both if color decides it.

Can a design made for the 112 go on the 115 without changes?

Usually, yes. The front design limits are identical: up to 6 inches wide, 2.3 inches tall for embroidery, 3 inches tall for a patch. A design that runs close to the full height sits nearer the top seam on the 115's shorter front, so scale it down slightly. Wide designs move over with no change.

Ordering the Richardson 112 or 115

Pick the model by the heads it has to fit, then by the shape of the logo, and let the color list break any tie. After that, choose a color, pick a customization method, and place your logo on the hat in the Design Studio. The preview shows it on the actual cap before you pay, and the emailed proof confirms size and position before production. There is no setup fee, no artwork fee, and no minimum, and U.S. shipping is free.

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