Richardson 169 vs. Richardson 168 - What is the difference?
Richardson 169 vs. Richardson 168 - What is the difference?
Richardson 168 is the 7 panel trucker hat and Richardson 169 is the cannon. The first difference is the Richardson 168 has a regular mesh back, while the Richardson 169 has laser perforated holes in the back panels. The second difference is the fabric - the Richardson 169 uses stretch performance polyester fabric, while the Richardson 168 uses a cotton/polyester-blend. The Richardson 169 is 98% polyester/2% spandex, while the Richardson 168 is 60% cotton/40% polyester for the front and 100% polyester for the back.
The third difference is the sweatband. The Richardson 169 has a Stay-Dri sweatband, while the Richardson 168 has a standard sweatband. The Stay-Dri sweatband helps with moisture management and to keep you dry. The fourth difference is the price - the Richardson 169 is slightly higher cost than the Richardson 168 due to the performance fabric and laser perforated panels.
In terms of similarities, the Richardson 168 and Richardson 169 both have 7 panels, a flat visor, an adjustable plastic snapback closure, are OSFM, and are high profile.
Product Specs
A. Richardson 168
STYLE: 7 Panel
PROFILE: Hi Pro
BILL: Flat
SWEATBAND: Standard
FABRIC: Cotton-Polyester Twill/Trucker Mesh
COMPOSITION:
Front: 60% Cotton/40% Polyester
Back: 100% Polyester
CLOSURE: Snapback
FIT: Adjustable
SIZE: OSFM
B. Richardson 169
STYLE: 7 Panel
PROFILE: Hi Pro
BILL: Flat
SWEATBAND: Stay-Dri
FABRIC: Stretch Performance Polyester
COMPOSITION: 98% Polyester/2% Spandex
CLOSURE: Snapback
FIT: Adjustable
SIZE: OSFM