Richardson Sports

What Richardson Sports does

Richardson Sports Inc. is a privately held, family-owned headwear and team uniform manufacturer founded in 1970 and headquartered in Springfield, Oregon. The company designs, produces and decorates custom and stock caps (anchored by the long-running 112 Trucker platform and the Performance Team Series), baseball and softball uniforms, and men's performance apparel, selling exclusively through a controlled B2B channel of authorized dealers, distributors and resellers. Distribution is supported by company-operated warehouses in Oregon, Ohio and Texas, enabling nationwide fulfillment to thousands of accounts across team sports, golf, collegiate, promotional, workwear/outdoor, and brand-co-branded segments.

Operations center on U.S.-based manufacturing and decoration capabilities, including in-house embroidery, patches (embroidered, woven, sublimated, rubber), etched and debossed leather appliques, and multiple transfer methods. Proprietary technologies include Stay-Dri moisture management, R-Flex adjustable closures, Max-Motion 4-way stretch, Martexin Wax water-repellent treatments, anti-corrosive metal eyelets, laser-perforated venting, UPF 35, color-locking fabric, and odor-fighting antimicrobial treatments, which together differentiate the product across performance, outdoor and workwear categories.

The revenue model is primarily one-time wholesale transactions through authorized dealers, supplemented by custom decoration services billed on a project/quote basis (custom-products are priced per confirmation). GTM is channel-led: trade shows, dealer-locate and dealer-application funnels, social media, email, sponsored youth and collegiate sports events (Oregon All-Star Series, Hula Bowl), and artist co-branded collections (e.g., Richardson x Casey Underwood). Strategic priorities observed include golf channel expansion via the Catapult sales-rep partnership, performance apparel line extension (Clutch and Charge series), and continued platform expansion around the 112 Trucker family.

Name

Richardson Sports

Legal name

Richardson Sports Inc.

Website

https://richardsonsports.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Richardson Sports is a family-owned manufacturer founded in 1970 that designs and produces custom and stock headwear, team uniforms, and men's performance apparel, selling exclusively through authorized B2B dealers across team sports, golf, collegiate, promotional, workwear, and brand co-branded segments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Athletic and Outdoor Headwear Manufacturing

NAICS

Apparel Manufacturing (315), Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (31599), Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (33992), Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423910)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300), Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)

akta.pro primary industry

Headwear Manufacturing (Hats/Caps/Beanies) (IMAOAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports & Outdoor Accessories Manufacturing (Performance Gloves/Headwear) (IMAOAFAI), Golf Gloves, Headwear & Accessories Retail (CRAMAGAF), Fan Apparel & Wearables Retail (Licensed) (CRAMAOAE), Team Sports Equipment & Uniforms Retail (CRAMABAE)

Keywords

• Athletic headwear manufacturing
• Custom trucker caps
• Team uniforms apparel
• Performance headwear
• Promotional headwear distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Made-to-Order Headwear: Richardson manufactures custom, made-to-order headwear for teams, retailers, brands, and businesses. Products include trucker caps, performance caps, workwear caps, and various headwear styles with custom decoration options.
2. Stock/Ready-to-Ship Products: Pre-made stock products available for immediate purchase through authorized dealers, including standard cap models and apparel items.
3. Team Uniforms: Custom and stock baseball and softball uniforms including jerseys, pants, and accessories.
4. Performance Apparel: Teamwear including men's custom and stock performance apparel, outerwear, tops, and bottoms.
5. Custom Decoration Services: Embroidery, patches, appliques, and various decoration methods applied to Richardson products, providing customization services for dealers and end customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Richardson Sports manufactures premium custom and stock athletic and outdoor headwear (anchored by the iconic 112 Trucker family and the Performance Team Series), custom and stock baseball and softball uniforms, and men's performance apparel, sold exclusively through authorized dealers, distributors, and resellers. The company also provides in-house decoration services including embroidery, patches, leather applique, and transfers to customize caps and apparel for teams, brands, golf retailers, promotional products distributors, and workwear accounts.

Product overview

Richardson Sports is a premium headwear, team uniform, and performance apparel company founded in 1970. The core product portfolio centers on the iconic 112 Trucker family of caps (including variants like 112FPR, 112+, 112FP, 112RE, 112WH, 112WF, and camo/printed versions), Performance Team Series caps (PTS75, 675, 632, 226, 228), and golf-specific headwear. The company offers custom made-to-order uniforms (baseball jerseys, pants) and stock uniforms, as well as men's performance apparel including the Clutch and Charge activewear lines. Customization services include embroidery, patches, leather applique, and various transfer methods. Distribution is through authorized dealers only with facilities in Oregon, Ohio, and Texas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Richardson x Casey Underwood: A collaboration collection featuring Casey Underwood's wildlife and nature artwork designs on Richardson caps and patches.
• Richardson Golf

Products and services

• 112 Trucker Cap Richardson's flagship trucker cap and America's Favorite Cap in the Mid Pro shape, available in 50+ colorways with 5- and 6-panel options, sold through authorized dealers to teams, brands, and retailers.
• 112FPR Printed Front Rope Trucker Five-panel version of the 112 Trucker with seamless front panel and rope detail, sold through authorized dealers.
• 112+ R-Flex Adjustable Trucker 112 Trucker variant with added stretch, Comfort Stretch sweatband, and R-Flex adjustable fit for elevated comfort.
• 112FP Five Panel Trucker Seamless five-panel 112 Trucker construction supporting wider variety of decoration and designs.
• 112RE Recycled Trucker Earth-friendly 112 Trucker variant made with sustainable recycled materials for environmentally conscious buyers.
• 112WH Waxed Headwear Five-panel 112 Trucker with Original Martexin Wax water-repellent treatment for outdoor/industrial use.
• 112WF Workwear Trucker Six-panel workwear 112 Trucker with mesh back and anti-corrosion metal eyelets for airflow and durability.
• 112P Printed Camo Trucker Outdoor 112 Trucker with printed camo patterns designed for hunting and outdoor activities.
• 112PFP Printed Five Panel Trucker Printed five-panel iteration of the 112 Trucker in camo prints for outdoor use.
• 112PM Printed Mesh Trucker Printed mesh trucker variant of the 112 with unique colorways incorporating camo and fade print mesh.
• 112LTD Limited Trucker Limited-edition 112 Trucker blending the iconic 112 fit with upgraded materials and modern detailing.
• 112FPC Five Panel Champ Trucker Five-panel trucker featuring the new Champ shape for a fresh, bold look.
• PTS75 Score System 5 Pro Model Cap Fitted Pro Model cap in Full Pro2 shape with wider front panels, full-depth back panels, and Score performance fabric.
• PTS75CU Score System 5 Custom Ultra Custom Ultra version of the PTS75 for teams wanting fully customized fitted caps.
• 675 Score R-Flex Snapback Modern cap in Full Pro2 shape with moisture-wicking Score fabric and R-Flex adjustable snapback closure.
• 632 Laser Perf R-Flex Snapback Performance six-panel Mid Pro baseball cap with laser perforation for breathability and R-Flex adjustable snapback.
• 226 Relaxed Performance Laser Perf Cap Relaxed performance cap with laser venting, R-Flex Interlock closure, and Stay-Dri moisture management.
• 228 Low Pro Performance Laser Perf Cap Low-profile performance cap with laser venting, R-Flex Interlock closure, and Stay-Dri moisture management.
• 220 / 225 Relaxed Performance Caps Core performance caps pairing the unstructured 220 and lightly structured 225 for peak functionality and wearability.
• 258 Five Panel Classic Rope Cap Performance 5-panel rope cap sharing the iconic 112 crown shape for functional retro style.
• 355 Laser Performance Rope Cap Style-performance rope cap with laser-cut perforated back panels in fashion-forward colors.
• 169 Cannon Performance Cap Water-resistant performance cap with spandex for superior stretch and comfort.
• 336 Burnside Mid Pro Snapback Mid Pro snapback with brushed canvas body and anti-corrosive metal eyelets for lasting durability.
• 256 Umpqua Golf Cap Golf-specific performance cap in Richardson's product lineup.
• 312P Printed Twill Cap Mid Pro six-panel full-fabric 112 Trucker variant featuring an assortment of printed camo patterns.
• 880 Blaze Full Fabric Cap Full fabric camo cap with structured crown, Mid Pro shape, Premium Comfort Sweatband, and Softsnap Adjustable Backstrap.
• 882 / 882FP Blaze Orange Safety Cap Blaze orange safety cap leveraging the iconic 112 Trucker fit, feel, and construction, with 882FP adding five-panel construction.
• Clutch Performance Apparel Series Performance apparel line featuring 4-way stretch fabric, Stay-Dri moisture management, odor-fighting antimicrobial fabric, and Color Locking technology across short- and long-sleeve tees and hoodies.
• Charge Performance Apparel Series Active performance line featuring Max-Motion 4-way stretch technology, scuba hood, and tunnel pocket with hidden phone pouch.
• Custom Baseball Uniforms Made-to-order baseball uniforms with multiple jersey styles (Full Button, Faux Full Button, Sleeveless, 2-Button, Crew Neck, V-Neck), pant options (Full Length Open Cuff, Full Length Elastic Cuff, Knicker), and accessories.
• Stock Baseball Uniforms Ready-to-ship stock baseball uniforms including 2-button jerseys, tapered pants, knickers, socks, and belts.
• Stock Softball Uniforms Ready-to-ship stock softball uniforms including jerseys, softball pants, belts, and socks.
• Men's Custom Performance Apparel Custom performance outerwear for teams including custom hoodies and wind shirts.
• Men's Stock Performance Apparel Stock performance apparel including jackets, wind shirts, hoodies, quarter-zip pullovers, polos, tees, pants, and shorts.
• Custom Decoration Services Domestic decoration services including Direct Embroidery, Namedrops/Mascots, Stock Team Letters, Embroidered/Woven/Sublimated/Rubber Patches, Etched and Debossed Leather Applique, Screen Printed and Sublimated Labels, Woven and Leather Clip Labels, Full Color/Silicone/Sublimated Transfers, and Poly Press.
• Richardson Workwear Collection Durable workwear headwear collection featuring anti-corrosion metal eyelets, double-row stitching, and rugged waxed canvas materials for demanding outdoor and industrial work environments.
• Richardson Golf Headwear Line Richardson's dedicated golf headwear line of performance caps designed for golfers, distributed via the Catapult green-grass sales representation and serving golf retailers and pro shops.
• Richardson x Casey Underwood Custom Design Concepts Collaborative collection with wildlife artist Casey Underwood featuring nature-inspired artwork on woven patches and etched leather appliques (CUW0100–CUW1900 series) for custom orders.

Quantifiable outcome

• Worn by millions of athletes globally across thousands of accounts
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Oregon Electric ServiceminorOthers · 26 August 2024Oregon Electric Service helped Richardson modernize its headquarters lighting system, transitioning from fluorescent to advanced LED technology. The upgrade enhances employee well-being, improves energy efficiency by up to 80%, and provides better visibility in production areas.
• CatapultcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 26 July 2024Strategic partnership establishing Catapult as the primary green grass sales representation for Richardson headwear across most of the United States. Catapult brings extensive network, thoughtful approach to service, and deep industry expertise to deliver Richardson's premium custom headwear to golf retailers nationwide. The partnership aims to enhance accessibility to Richardson products in the golf marketplace and deliver authentic brand experience to more doors in golf.
• Oregon High School Baseball Coaches Association (OHSBCA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 February 2024Richardson serves as title sponsor of the Richardson Oregon All-Star Series, showcasing top senior baseball players from Oregon's 5A and 6A classifications. This is Richardson's fourth year as title sponsor. The partnership supports youth baseball and provides players with a first-class experience including branded merchandise, meals, and lodging at no cost.
• 2024 Caribe Royale Orlando Hula BowlcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 January 2024Richardson Sports named Official Headwear Sponsor of the 2024 Caribe Royale Orlando Hula Bowl, a premier college football all-star game established in 1946. Richardson provides premium performance headwear worn by players, coaches, and staff on sidelines, as well as participants in the Hula Bowl's Celebrity Golf Tournament.
• Captains For Clean WatercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 July 2023Richardson established as exclusive provider of custom caps for Captains For Clean Water, a nonprofit dedicated to restoring and protecting Florida's water resources. Partnership includes in-kind product donations to support the conservation organization's fundraising and awareness efforts. Richardson's 112 cap has become an icon for the organization, symbolizing 'a voice for change' in water conservation.
• Casey UnderwoodcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with wildlife artist Casey Underwood featuring his nature-inspired artwork on Richardson headwear. Underwood creates custom Design Concepts including woven patches and etched leather appliques that blend Richardson values with his creative vision. The collection includes designs like CUW1100 through CUW1900 featuring fish, birds, and wildlife subjects.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• New Era Cap: New Era is the dominant licensed sports headwear manufacturer (Official cap of MLB, NFL, NBA), directly competing with Richardson's core team-sports and trucker/performance cap categories. Both serve team-decorated, customized, and stock caps through wholesale channels.
• '47 Brand: '47 Brand is a licensed sports headwear and apparel company offering customized and retail caps for MLB, NFL, NHL, and collegiate teams — directly overlapping Richardson's team-sports and collegiate-licensed segments with similar B2B/wholesale distribution.
• Pacific Headwear: Pacific Headwear manufactures on-field, performance, and custom-decorated caps for team sports, schools, and the promotional market — a direct head-to-head peer in custom team headwear with comparable B2B/wholesale GTM.
• Imperial Headwear: Imperial is a performance and custom headwear manufacturer serving golf, team sports, and corporate markets — closely comparable to Richardson in custom-decorated caps, golf headwear, and team uniform adjacent categories.
• Outdoor Cap Company: Outdoor Cap is a headwear specialist supplying custom and stock caps to the outdoor, hunting, promotional, and team-sports channels — a direct manufacturing peer with overlapping product range, customization services, and dealer distribution.
• Yupoong / Flexfit: Flexfit/Yupoong is a global headwear manufacturer known for its stretch-fit cap technology, serving promotional, team, and lifestyle markets through wholesale — competing directly in performance headwear and custom decoration categories.
• Otto Cap: Otto Cap manufactures promotional and team-sports caps with deep customization and decoration capabilities, comparable to Richardson's custom made-to-order headwear model and dealer-based distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Nike (Headwear): Nike offers a broad athletic headwear and apparel line, including performance caps used in team sports and golf. Not a custom-team specialist like Richardson, but competes for share in performance and branded headwear.
• Under Armour (Headwear): Under Armour competes in performance caps and athletic apparel, including custom team programs, overlapping with Richardson's performance headwear and apparel lines as part of a much broader brand portfolio.
• Adidas (Headwear): Adidas competes with Richardson in performance, golf, and team-sports headwear as part of its global athletic apparel portfolio, including golf-specific caps similar to Richardson's golf line.

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RichardsonCap
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@richardsonsports
• Facebookfacebook.com/RichardsonSports
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/richardson-sports
• Instagraminstagram.com/richardsonsports
• TikToktiktok.com/@richardsonsports_

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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