Tilley Hats

Tilley's story is one built around necessity and innovation. Founded during the 1980s by Alex Tilley, the company arose from his desire for a hat to go with his sailboat; the Karmananda. He came to the world of hatmaking with an outsider's perspective, having never made hats before. But eventually through trial and error he finished the first Tilley, the T1. In the beginning the hats were sold at boat shows and after numerous positive feedback he realized he was on to something. The hats are proudly handmade in Canada and Tilley stands by their quality and craftsmanship which is why they come with a lifetime guarantee.

Tilley Endurables Hats - Guaranteed for life against wearing out. All Tilley Endurables tie-on in the wind, float, won't shrink in the wash, and won't mildew. Tilley Hats are perfect for water, sports, for hiking, for gardening, and for all outdoor activities.

Sun Protection - All Tilley Hats we sell have been tested and certified to an Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) of 50+, the maximum rating given. Hats with a UPF of 50 allow 1/50th of the UV radiation falling on the surface to pass through it. Stated another way, they block 98% of ultraviolet radiation.

There's more to a Tilley Hat than meets the eye!