Where is Tilley hats located?

Where is Tilley hats located?

Toronto
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 happened to Tilley hats?

Hilco Capital has announced the sale of Tilley Endurables Inc., the Canadian hat and travel apparel manufacturer, to Toronto-based investment firm, Gibraltar & Company.

Is Tilley made in Canada?

All of its Tilley-branded products are made in Canada, with production mainly in the Toronto area, and contractors based in Nova Scotia, Quebec and British Columbia. Only its socks are manufactured in the United States, said chief executive Mary-Coleen Shanahan.

Are Tilley hats made in Canada or China?

Made in Canada – Tilley | USA.

Who owns Tilley?

Tilley Endurables, maker of the iconic Tilley Hat, has been acquired for an undisclosed sum by Re:Capital, the Canadian arm of private investment group Hilco Capital. Tilley, founded in 1980, was put up for sale this January after 77-year-old founder Alex Tilley announced his retirement.

Did an elephant eat a Tilley hat?

Michael, an animal trainer from Ontario, Canada, used to train elephants. One of his ‘students’ developed the habit of snatching off and eating Michael’s beloved Tilley Hat. Time would pass. Michael would find the Hat, wash it, and carry on.

How do I choose 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.

Can you get a Tilley Hat wet?

Machine Washable Yes, you can machine wash Tilley hats. Tilley recommends frequent machine washing on the delicate cycle or by hand. You should air dry them and then reshape them by hand(and with your knee.)

How tight should a 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!

Are Tilley Hats Canadian?

Tilley Endurables is a Canadian company that was founded in 1980 by Alex Tilley.

Who bought Tilley?

Hilco Capital
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.

Should you size up a Tilley Hat?