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Bollman Hat Company digs deep into the annals of its history to capture and commemorate this long forgotten style. The Wide Awake hat was inspired by the paramilitary campaign organization of the 1860s. The Wide Awakes, affiliated with the Republican Party during the 1860 election, supported Abraham Lincoln and the Union while strongly opposing slavery….
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 Emblematic Style of 1930s Hats The flamboyance and fast times of the 1920’s gave way to a somber climate in the 1930’s, ushered in by the Stock Market Crash of 1929. A national crisis of unseen magnitude, the Great Depression instilled great character and fortitude in the American public. Amid difficult circumstances, fashion likewise…
The Emblematic Style of 1930s Hats The flamboyance and fast times of the 1920’s gave way to a somber climate in the 1930’s, ushered in by the Stock Market Crash of 1929. A national crisis of unseen magnitude, the Great Depression instilled great character and fortitude in the American public. Amid difficult circumstances, fashion likewise…
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…
Hippie values and fashion had a major effect on the 1960’s culture, influencing politics, music, television, film, literature, and art. This decade witnessed political assassinations, liberation and a growing revolutionary sentiment. By the end of the decade, America had landed on the moon, rock music ruled the day, the psychedelic style was everywhere and the…
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…
The Australian-inspired Outback was an essential part of fashion in the 1990’s. LiteFelt – invented by Bollman Hat Company in 1987 – revolutionized the hat industry and the number one LiteFelt shape was the Outback. This shape topped off a fashion trend that included long duster coats as the ‘down under’ look and attitude grew…
The 2-Tone Bermuda Jax Beret by Kangol is the iconic Jax Beret updated with a fun colorblocked detail. Kangols proprietary textured bermuda yarn means that this is a truly unique style that is exclusive to Kangol.
The 2-Tone Cuff Pull On is a beautifully finished beanie style using 2 colors in a mid-weight rib knit. When worn, the second color is revealed in very wearable neutral tones. We’ve finished the front with our signature Kangaroo logo.
Bollman added brands Kangol, Helen Kaminski and Ignite to it’s growing family in this decade. The Company expanded its distribution throughout the world. As the clock struck midnight on January 1, 2000, the world did not crash and burn as many people suspected. Instead, people quickly forgot the Y2K scare and forged ahead into the…
Bollman approaches its 150th year with enthusiasm and optimism for its future while maintaining a strong connection to its great heritage. America’s oldest hat maker continues to make the top hats in the world. Vintage clothing has once again become popular. The American made movement has been gaining momentum and many consumers are again starting…
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