Richardson 355 Performance Hat

The End of the Sweat-Stained Work Hat. Nothing ruins a company’s professional image faster than a crew rolling onto a job site wearing gross, salt-stained hats. When the summer heat hits, standard cotton caps get destroyed in a matter of weeks. The Richardson 355 is the ultimate upgrade to keep your guys looking top-tier, no matter how hard they are working.

Built with lightweight performance fabric, this hat repels water and fights off sweat so your brand always looks clean, crisp, and ready for business.

Why This Hat Upgrades Your Fleet:

Zero Sweat Stains: The performance polyester fabric is naturally water-repellent and sweat-resistant. Moisture rolls off instead of soaking in, meaning no more white salt rings ruining your gear.

All-Day Comfort: Features a breathable laser-cut perforated back and a flexible sweatband to keep your crew cool on the hottest days in the dirt.

Crisp, Permanent Branding: Your logo is precision-lasered onto premium leatherette for a sharp, high-contrast finish that commands respect with a lifetime adhesive warranty

Built for the Elements: Water-resistant hats need serious bond strength. We apply your custom patch using our industrial heat press process, backed by a lifetime adhesive warranty. Sun, sweat, and rain won’t take this patch down.

How to Order:

Upload Your Logo: Drop your file right here (vector formats like SVG or AI are best, but we can work with high-res PNGs or JPGs).

Approve the Proof: We’ll email you a digital mockup. We never fire up the laser until you give us the green light.

Get to Work: We engrave, press, and ship your gear right from our shop in Alliance, Ohio.

(Looking to outfit the whole crew? Check out our tiered bulk pricing to upgrade your fleet.)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Will the leather patch fall off if the hat gets wet? Absolutely not. We don't use standard craft glue. Every patch is applied with an industrial-strength adhesive and locked in with a commercial heat press. It is backed by our lifetime adhesive guarantee—even if the hat gets soaked on a rainy job site, that patch is staying put.

Does this hat really stop sweat stains? Yes. Traditional trucker hats (like the 112) have cotton front panels that soak up sweat and leave behind white salt stains. The Richardson 355 uses a specialized performance polyester that resists moisture. It dries faster and keeps its color, saving you money from having to replace ruined crew hats every month.

What is the fit like compared to the Richardson 112? The 355 has a very similar mid-profile fit to the classic 112, but it features a slightly more flexible sweatband for active comfort. It uses a standard snapback closure, making it a universal fit for everyone on the crew.

Can I mix and match hat colors for a bulk order? Definitely. If you need 20 black hats for the field crew and 10 navy hats for the office staff, we can make it happen. As long as the logo and patch color stay the same, you still get the bulk volume discount. Just shoot us a message on our Contact page to build your custom loadout.

What kind of file do you need for my logo? For the cleanest, sharpest laser burn, we prefer vector files (SVG, AI, or EPS). If you don't have those, a high-resolution PNG or JPG with a transparent background works perfectly. If we have any issues with your file, we will reach out to you before we make your digital proof.