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I'm sure you'll
enjoy your new Hat!
Like a Rolls-Royce, it's rather special, so let me tell you a bit about it.
The
Hat was conceived in frustration and born of necessity. As a corporate art
dealer and consultant I had become, over the years, rather 'picky'
regarding
quality, and I couldn't find a hat that quite met my standards - or my
boat's
(a 31' mahogany, brass, teak, varnish and fiberglass Brandelmayr-designed
sloop). A proper sailing hat had to float, stay on, be unshrinkable, last
indefinitely, and be attractive. In January 1980, I decided to have one
made,
not only for myself, but for other sailors. Fortunately, I knew nothing
about
headgear so I didn't realize that it was thought impossible to make such a
hat.
I received design advice from a milliner, information about materials from
a
sail-maker, and then I oversaw its manufacture by a local hat maker. By
March,
some prototypes were ready. My family and I tested them on a marvelous
charter
in Belize where we encountered trade winds, reasonably small waves (because
of
the offshore reef), beautiful islands, superb snorkeling, and friendly
people.
(On the last day of the charter, at the same moment that I steered us
aground,
I managed to wrap the anchor line tightly around the propeller shaft...)
Now don't get the impression that the Tilley Hat is just for sailors! It is equally at home in the desert, in the Himalayas, in the garden, as well as on the golf course, by a trout stream or whilst strolling through London in the rain. Tilley Hats are issued to Canadian troops when they go to war or on peace-keeping missions. --Alex Tilley |
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All Tilley Hats; · Provide maximum sun protection - rated at UPF 50+ · Float - a foam liner in the crown adds buoyancy · Tie-on - tuckaway wind cords keep the Hat on · Repel rain - the brim channels water away · Won't shrink - machine or hand washable · Have a secret pocket- for stowing cash or keys · Come in 13 sizes - there's no one we can't fit · Come with a 4 page owners manual · Are insured against loss or grievous damage · Are guaranteed for life! - free replacement if it wears out
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Hat Sizing Chart Use a tape measure to measure your head just above your ears and eyebrows. Is your measurement in-between? Order the next larger size.
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