Our founder George Bollman died in 1900. His twenty three year old son, George W. Bollman, purchased the business from his mother soon thereafter. The elder George was born in 1838, founded the hat factory at age thirty and died at age sixty two. There were more than one hundred small hat factories in America…
The Bollman Hat Company acquired several other hat companies during the 1950’s including Merrimac Hats which had been among America’s largest hat makers. Postwar 1940’s and the 1950’s saw a shift back to more traditional values for women as men returned from war and took factory jobs for themselves. The size of the average American…
Golf hats, Australian inspired Outback hats and floppy brims for women dominated Bollman’s production in the 1990’s. To keep up with demand, Bollman expanded its San Angelo, Texas production to straw hats and LiteFelts. in addition to scouring wool. Bollman acquired Country Gentleman in 1995 and the women’s hat brand, Betmar, in 1999. The United…
There’s nothing like headwear from Helen Kaminski to keep you looking stylish and feeling comfortable with the utmost aplomb. Crafted from the finest woven Madagascan Raffia, this sun hat from Helen Kaminski is plaited into a wide brim and then hand stitched and molded into a brilliant bretton shape. Great for all activities, the Classic…
Deep in the safari or outback, it’s fashion survival of the fittest. That’s why wherever you go walkabout you should always have the Coconut Ring Safari Hat from Betmar tightly in tow. With a 50+ UPF rating, the packable Coconut Ring Safari stylishly sports its namesake trim. Great for the beach, this lightweight sun hat…
The Coretta by Betmar is a raffia like wide brim floppy hat with a beautifully crocheted crown. It has a thin faux suede cording accenting the crown and ties as the side of head to give a simple yet stylish finish. Crafted in the USA from globally sourced materials.
The Delphina by Helen Kaminski features an elegantly angled 4″ brim and classic round crown. The summer staple is UPF 50+rated for sun protection and has a hand-rolled raffia string detail and size adjustable. The Delphina is an iconic style from Helen Kaminski.
The Dessa by Helen Kaminski is a beautifully raffia-braided Fedora. It features an extra large wide brim that has a flexi-wiring edge allowing you to shape the brim to your unique style. Dessa sizing can be adjusted with either a hand rolled raffia string around the crown or inner band with tie. Helen Kaminski source’s…
The Emma Featherweight Ribbon Hat by Coolibar packs and protects so well you’ll never leave home again without it! Thanks to the lightweight 5″ brim, adjustable details and guaranteed UPF 50+, this functional and fashionable sun hat is a must-have for everyday adventure outdoors. Additional features include: UPF 50+ guaranteed to block 98% of UVA/UVB…
Made with high-quality and durable raffia, the Eudora by Helen Kaminski has a round crown and an angled medium brim with a flexi copper insert for shaping purposes. Details include a neoprene inner band and a sateen elastic size adjustable inner band. Helen Kaminski source’s the finest, sustainably harvested Madagascan raffia to create their signature…
Gossamer Mini Snag a Betmar sun hat to complete all of your spring and summer ensembles. Flovexchicvibe.com has a hat for every season, making it the go-to spot for seasonal headwear. If you love the Gossamer, then you’ll adore the Gossamer Mini, too. Betmar hit it out of the park with this medium brim showstopper….
Uncover a women’s beach hat that will see you through the summer and all of your warm-weather vacations. Get your hands on the Gossamer Wide Brim Hat by Betmar. Flovexchicvibe.com has the irresistibly stylish hat in an array of colors, allowing you to choose the hue that flatters your features and your skin tone. Wide…