帽子的 market procurement typically falls into two categories—custom-made to order and stock purchase. Custom-made options are more expensive and involve a certain lead time, while stock purchase is cost-effective and faster. The buyer can choose whether to opt for custom-made or stock purchase based on their requirements and procurement budget.

Hat customization is a complex process that requires various approval stages from both parties before production can begin. Typically, the time cost is higher than the value of the hat itself. However, the value of the finished product is significant, such as promotional hats for events that can have excellent promotional effects, thereby increasing product sales. Or for a brand's anniversary event, custom hats play a meaningful role, enhancing brand awareness and promotional efforts, and serving as a subtle form of advertising.

Retail wholesale generally requires a low-cost, time-efficient purchasing model. Often, the demand for hats is minimal or limited to disposable ones, making the target audience for hat purchases highly mass-market, and naturally, the price requirements are extremely low.