What is the most popular Tilley hat?

The AirFlo range is Tilley’s most popular line. The LTM5 and the broader brimmed LTM6 are the most popular of them all. These hats keep you cooler in the hottest climates. Thanks to the generous built-in mesh vents. They’re also among Tilley’s more affordable hats.

Are Tilley hats worth the money?

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.

How do you wear an AirFlo Tilley hat?

The Tilley hat fits more comfortably than other hats. It’s designed to be worn low on your head and slightly loose. It should be held on by gravity, not by painful pressure on your forehead. When it’s windy, use the cord.

What is the difference between Tilley LTM5 and LTM6?

The LTM5 is considered a medium brim hat and the LTM6 is a wider brim hat. The brim on the LTM5 measures Front: 2 5/8″; Back: 2 3/4″; Sides: 2 1/8″ and the brim on the LTM6 measures Front & back 3 ½”; Sides 2 ½” . You’d go with the LTM5 if you are smaller or very petite or if you like a tighter brim hat.

Are Tilley hats made in China?

Tilley Endurables is a Canadian hat company founded in 1980 by Alex Tilley. In 2018 Hilco Capital sold the company to Toronto, Canada based Gibraltar & Company. Since then, production has largely been shifted to China. The best known products of Tilley Endurables are their hats.

How do you pick a Tilley hat?

Find the Tilley for you. 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.

How do I know what size Tilley hat to buy?

The Tilley Hat fits more comfortably than other hats. It’s designed to be worn low on your head and slightly loose. It should be held on by gravity, not by painful pressure on your forehead! If you can fit two fingers flat between your forehead and Tilley Hat then the size is correct.

Are Tilley Hats guaranteed against loss?

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 Tilley hats are made in China?

The Tilley website claims “proudly made in Canada” and “manufactured in Canada”, but the label inside the Tilley AirFlo Hat shows now “Made in China”.

Who owns Tilley?

Hilco Capital
Tilley founded in 1980, was acquired by Hilco Capital from its founder, Alex Tilley, on his retirement in 2015. Hilco, the company said, restructured the business, augmenting the management team and expanding Tilley’s product offering. Tilley enjoys significant distribution across Canada, the USA and UK.

What happened to Tilley Hats?

Toronto-based Tilley Endurables has been sold for an undisclosed sum to a global company that specializes in buying and restructuring businesses in financial difficulty. The new owner is Re:Capital, the Canadian arm of Hilco Capital. It purchased the struggling HMV Canada in 2011.

Do Tilley Hats run true to size?

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.

How big is the brim on Tilley ltm6 Airflo?

Although the Tilley LTM6 Airflo is one of the broadest brims in Tilley’s line, it is not the broadest in our review. Measuring 3.25″ in the front and back and 2.25″ on the sides, it offers ample protection but not as much as the very wide-brimmed Sunday Afternoons Adventure Hat, with its wide 3.75″ front brim and long 7.25″ neck cape.

Where does the Tilley airflow hat come from?

All Tilley Hats are hand-made in Canada. About 23 well-trained craftspeople are involved in the 46 steps of constructing a Tilley hat. For the interests of this Tilley hat review, I’ll be focusing on the key features of Tilley’s most popular Airflow hats: The LTM5 and the LTM6 .

Which is the best line of Tilley hats?

The AirFlo range is Tilley’s most popular line. The LTM5 and the broader brimmed LTM6 are the most popular of them all. These hats keep you cooler in the hottest climates. Thanks to the generous built-in mesh vents.

What’s the difference between Tilley hat ltm5 and ltm6?

They are both identical except for the size of the brim (The LTM5’s brim is a little smaller.) Every Tilley hat model has a secret stash pocket in the crown . This is great for a traveler looking to keep emergency cash handy. On the LTM5/LTM6 the secret pockets are secured by a pocket within a pocket.