Richardson 112 vs. Yupoong 6606: What's the Difference? A Guide for Wyo Dirt Customs
If you're in the market for a quality trucker hat to customize with your brand or artwork, you've likely come across two top contenders: the Richardson 112 and the Yupoong (YP Classics) 6606. Both of these hats are incredibly popular in the customization world, often chosen for embroidery, leather patches, screen printing, and more. But what sets them apart? Let’s break it down.
Material and Construction
The Richardson 112 is made with a blend of 60% cotton and 40% polyester, giving it a soft yet durable feel. On the other hand, the Yupoong 6606 leans more on polyester with a 65% polyester and 35% cotton mix. Both hats feature a 6-panel design with mesh backs and snapback closures, ensuring a snug and comfortable fit.
Visor and Fit
One noticeable difference is in the visor. The Richardson 112 has a curved visor, although it's slightly flatter compared to the Yupoong 6606. If you’re looking for more color options, Richardson offers a whopping 90+ colors, while Yupoong 6606 comes in 30+ colors. When it comes to sizing, Richardson offers more variety with options like Y, SM, OSFM (7" - 7 3/4"), and XL. Yupoong keeps it simple with one size fits all (OSFA) that fits heads ranging from 6 5/8" to 7 5/8".
Variations
Richardson doesn’t just stop at the 112. They also offer the 112P (with printed camo patterns like Realtree and Mossy Oak), 112PM (with printed mesh backs, like the US flag design), and the 112FP (a 5-panel option with no center seam).
Yupoong, or Flexfit, also has a few tricks up their sleeve. The 6606T features two-tone color options, the 6606MC offers MultiCam camo colors, the 6606CA is a classic green camo, and the 6506 is a 5-panel trucker hat, which also skips the center seam.
Detailed Specs
Richardson 112 Trucker Hat:
- Shape: Mid-Pro
- Fabric: Cotton-Poly/Nylon Mesh
- Visor: Precurved
- Sweatband: Cotton
- Material: 60% Cotton, 40% Polyester
- Fit & Size: Adjustable Snapback; Sizes: Y (6 3/8 - 6 5/8), SM (6 1/2 - 7), OSFM (7 – 7 3/4), XL (7 1/4 - 7 7/8)
Yupoong 6606 Trucker Hat:
- Trucker Cap: Premium mesh panels
- Structure: Hard buckram
- Closure: Matching plastic snapback
- Undervisor: Matching with 8-row stitching on the visor (pink version has a white snapback)
- Material: 65% Polyester, 35% Cotton
- Sizes: OSFA (6 5/8" - 7 5/8")
- Profile: Mid
- Panels: 6
- Visor: Curved
- Crown: 3 ½" High
Conclusion
Both the Richardson 112 and the Yupoong 6606 are solid choices for anyone looking to create custom hats. The Richardson 112 offers more variety in colors and sizes, making it a versatile option, especially if you’re aiming for a unique or specific look. Yupoong’s 6606, with its slightly more structured fit and simpler size range, might be perfect if you're looking for a straightforward, reliable hat.
Whichever you choose, both hats are top-notch and offer great canvases for your custom designs. At Wyo Dirt Customs, we’ve worked with both, and we’re here to help you find the perfect fit for your next project.