It is expensive but worth the money as it is very durable and well-built. It has decent sun protection and will stay on your head in gusty winds. Boating and golf are great activities for the LTM6 Airflo. This piece is not great for backpacking, because its stiff brim could hit the back of your pack.
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Are Tilley hats now made in China?
Since then, production has largely been shifted to China. The best known products of Tilley Endurables are their hats. The original hat was made of cotton duck and included a brim that snaps up.
Do Tilley hats keep you cool?
It makes a cooler head. This is one of the main reasons why the LTM5 and LTM6 Airflow hats are Tilley’s most popular hats. The combination of being very light(only 3oz/80g) and added cooling makes them a good choice, especially in hot weather.
Can you get a Tilley hat wet?
Are Tilley hats waterproof? Some Tilley hats are water repellent. The brim channels water away for improved protection from the rain.
Should you size up a Tilley hat?
The Tilley hat fits more comfortably than other hats – so it often looks better, too. It’s designed to be worn low on your head and slightly loose, and should be held on by gravity. If you already know your regular (non-Tilley) hat size, we recommend that you select one size larger when you order your Tilley.
Is Tilley out of business?
The Tilley store just off Don Mills is closed permanently now. From the service complaints I can’t see the business surviving online. Major shame for a brand that was a legend. I tried to buy a couple things recently and thy have adopted the S-M-L (no XL) hats and vests I was looking at.
Who bought Tilley?
Gibraltar & Company
Hilco Capital is pleased to confirm the sale of Tilley Endurables Inc., the iconic Canadian hat and travel apparel manufacturer, to Toronto-based investment firm, Gibraltar & Company. Tilley was founded in 1980 and was acquired by Hilco Capital from its founder, Alex Tilley, on his retirement in 2015.
What is so special about a Tilley hat?
Tilley hats are designed to fit low and loose. They are held on by gravity but on windy days you can use the adjustable, tuckaway wind cord to help keep your hat in place. With a range of sizes available in each style, you can be sure to find the right fit for you. Like footwear, your Tilley Hat must be sized properly.
Does Tilley replace lost hats?
Tilley offer a lifetime guarantee where they will repair or replace your freshly washed hat due to general wear and tear, poor workmanship or faulty material. This is not covered against misuse or improper care. Tilley also provide 2 years guarantee from purchase date that covers loss, theft or accidental damage.
Which way around do you wear a Tilley hat?
Also, if you see the “TILLEY HAT” label on the right side when you put your hat on, it’s the right way up.
Can I put my Tilley hat in the washing Machine?
How do I wash my Tilley hat? Machine-wash your cotton, nylon or hemp Hat, delicate cycle preferred, separately, using warm or cool water, or simply wash it by hand, gently using a scrub brush with any soap that does not contain bleach, or any type of whiteners.
Should I wax my Tilley hat?
Through multiple washings, the hat will lose some of its water repellency. To restore it, use a water repellency spray. Your waxed cotton hat should be treated with a waxed cotton repellency such as Tex-waxTM. While it’s damp, smooth and reshape it by hand, then set it out to air-dry.
How tight should my Tilley hat be?
For the proper fit, you should be able to easily insert two fingers, flat, between the middle of your forehead and the front of the Hat. The Hat should be loose enough that you can rotate it to the left and right, and lift it up and down, without friction on your forehead. When it’s windy, use the cord!
Where are Tilley hats made?
in Canada
Proudly ‘Made in Canada‘ and guaranteed for life, 335,000 Tilley hats are produced every year by the company’s Toronto factory’s in a 41-step manual process.
What is the original Tilley hat?
An original Tilley hat with 40 years of history, the T3 is an outdoor favourite. Designed with a flat brim, circular crown and snap-up sides for an alternate aesthetic. The T3 looks great on everyone and is made with Cotton Duck fabric that is durable, naturally breathable and biodegradable.
What happened to Tilley?
Hilco Capital has announced the sale of Tilley Endurables Inc., the Canadian hat and travel apparel manufacturer, to Toronto-based investment firm, Gibraltar & Company.
Why is it called a Tilley hat?
In 1980, on a whim, Alexander Tilley, an amateur yachtsman and art dealer who liked to sail Lake Ontario in all weather, decided to make himself the perfect hat.
Did an elephant eat a Tilley hat?
The Ontario, Canada, customer has had his Tilley Hat snatched from his head and eaten by an elephant — three times. As time passed, the story goes, so did the hat. While the company offered him a new model to replace his well-traveled hat, Hackenberger declined.
Where is Alex Tilley from?
Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Alexandra “Alex” Tilley (born 5 October 1993) is a Scottish alpine ski racer. She is from Torphins, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
Who is the CEO of Tilley Endurables?
Andrew Prendergast
Andrew Prendergast, CEO of Tilley Endurables, joins BNN’s Catherine Murray for a look at how he’s revamping the company and hopes to reach a new generation of shoppers.
What is the Velcro on the inside of the Tilley hat for?
Don’t know where to put your sunglasses? In many of our Hats, you can insert the arms of the glasses through the two ventilation grommets on one side of your Hat and the Velcro® tab inside will secure them.