Headwear
Founded in USA in 1868. Makes Timberland and Kangol hats under licence, plus owns several brands itself. Its hats are sold in over 55 countries. In 1985 company management bought the firm from the founding Bollman family.
Company Assessment
(Last updated Jan 2018)
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Bollman Hat Company
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Deceptive marketing
In 2018 FTC settled with Bollman Hat Company regarding its deceptive "Made in USA" and certification claims. More than seventy percent of their hats are wholly imported.
Source: Olshan Law
(2018)
Company Details
Type:
Private Company
Employees:
985
(2010)
Subsidiaries:
Kangol LLC
(51% owned)
Headwear
British hat company established in 1938. Bollman acquired 51% from Frasers Group in 2023. Bollman has held the global rights to develop and produce Kangol headwear since 2001.
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Products / Brands
Kangol (51% owned)
Kangol
Hats