1. First, figure out what a "blank dad hat" is
"Blank" means a hat without a logo or pattern. Such a hat is suitable for later printing, embroidery or OEM. The characteristics of the dad hat are:
Low brim, curved brim
Soft and not stiff top
Outdoor casual style, suitable for daily wear
2. Why wholesale blank hats?
Suitable for customized LOGO (embroidery, printing)
Fast delivery, flexible inventory
Low cost, suitable for large-scale wholesale
Suitable for brand owners, e-commerce, and gift companies
3. How to go about the wholesale process?
1.) Find a reliable hat factory
It is recommended to find a manufacturer specializing in hats, especially one with rich experience and support OEM/ODM. They can provide a variety of hat shapes, colors, and material options, and can also provide stable supply.
Like WANJIA Hat Factory, it has 15 years of hat production experience, supports small batch orders, and global shipments.
2.) Choose the style and color
There are many options for blank dad hats, such as:
Material: cotton, polyester, canvas
Handle: metal buckle, Velcro, plastic buckle
Color: black, white, khaki, navy blue... all regular colors are available
3.) Determine quantity and unit price
Wholesale price is related to order quantity. The more quantity, the lower the unit price. Different manufacturers have different minimum order quantities. Common MOQs are:
Spot styles: minimum order of 100 pieces
Customized colors/sizes: minimum order of 500 pieces or more
4.) Payment and shipment
Generally speaking, manufacturers will require:
Prototyping stage: pay sample fee
Formal order: pay 30%-50% deposit, and the balance will be settled before shipment
Transportation method: air express/sea LCL/full container are all available