Richardson 112FPR vs. Richardson 112 - What is the Difference?
The Richardson 112FP is the five panel trucker hat, while the Richardson 112 is the trucker hat. The first difference is the Richardson 112FPR has a rope or braid on the bill, while the 112 does not. The second difference is the Richardson 112FPR is a five panel hat, while the Richardson 112 is a six panel hat. A five panel hat has a larger size front panel without a seam or stitching in the middle, while a six panel hat has two panels in the front combined by a seam and stitching in the middle. Five panel hats provide a larger and smoother surface for decorations and embellishments including screen printing, patches, and embroidery.
Both the Richardson 112FPR and Richardson 112 are trucker hats with mesh backs and have precurved visors. Both styles have a mid profile, standard sweatbands, and adjustable snapback closure. The Richardson 112FPR comes in one size (OSFM), while the Richardson 112 comes in four sizes (OSFM, SM, Y, and XL).
Both the Richardson 112 and 112FPR have the same fabric - a cotton-polyester twill blend for the fabric and polyester for the mesh back.
As of April 15, 2024, the Richardson 112 is priced at $7.95, while the Richardson 112FPR is priced at $8.25. The Richardson 112FPR is slightly higher priced. The Richardson 112FPR comes in 14 colors, while the 112 comes in 100+ colors. The Richardson 112FPR is a newer hat introduced in 2023 and the Richardson 112 is one of Richardson's original hats and has been around for a long-time.
Product Specs
A. Richardson 112
STYLE: 6 Panel
PROFILE: Mid Pro
BILL: Precurved
SWEATBAND: Standard
FABRIC: Cotton-Polyester Twill/Trucker Mesh
COMPOSITION:
Front: 60% Cotton/40% Polyester
Back: 100% Polyester
CLOSURE: Snapback
FIT: Adjustable
SIZE:
Y (6 3/8 - 6 5/8)
SM (6 1/2 - 7)
OSFM (7 – 7 3/4)
XL (7 1/4 - 7 7/8)
B. Richardson 112FPR
STYLE: 5 Panel
PROFILE: Mid Pro
BILL: Precurved
SWEATBAND: Standard
FABRIC: Cotton-Polyester Twill/Trucker Mesh
COMPOSITION:
Front: 60% Cotton/40% Polyester
Back: 100% Polyester
CLOSURE: Snapback
FIT: Adjustable
SIZE: OSFM