Procurement concepts, explained.
Deep explainers on the regulatory and operational concepts behind USA-made cap manufacturing. Written by a domestic manufacturer for buyers, contracting officers, distributors, and brand operators.
Berry Amendment
The Berry Amendment is a federal law (10 U.S.C. § 2533a) requiring the U.S. Department of Defense to procure clothing, textiles, footwear, food, and hand or measuring tools that are 100% sourced and produced in the United States — from the fiber and yarn through the finished good.
144-Unit MOQ
Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) is the smallest production run a manufacturer will accept. Competition Headwear's MOQ is 144 units per cap style on stock fabric (one standard wholesale case, twelve dozen) and 500 units on custom-milled fabric.
Made in USA Standard
The FTC Made in USA Standard (16 CFR Part 323) requires that any unqualified "Made in USA" claim on a product mean it is "all or virtually all" made in the United States — meaning final assembly and processing occur domestically and all significant components originate in the U.S.