Europe and the United States dominate the world hats, caps, and millinery market as stated by the new market research report on Hats, Caps, and Millinery. Most of the marketed caps in the US are non-durable and disposable, which are often made of foam and plastic. Alternatively, good quality caps and hats, made of either cotton or wool, also account for a significant share in the US market. Caps or hats are now used in almost every form of sport. The US hat, cap, and millinery industry exports a significant amount of merchandise to more than one hundred countries.