Bollman Hat Company

Bollman Hat Company Founded in 1868, The Bollman Hat Company is America's oldest hat maker. We also provide private label products to leading retailers and apparel brands globally.

We are a world leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of men's, women's, and children's headwear and accessories. Today, Bollman has 240 employees located on four continents and distributes products in seventy seven countries. This long and proud heritage carries on today as a testimony to the vision, perseverance, and hard work of generations who dedicated themselves to our organization.

Bollman provides the world with the headwear industry's top brands that include Bailey®, Betmar®, Country Gentleman®, Helen Kaminski®, and KANGOL®. Our employee-owners manufacture wool felt, fur felt, and straw hats and knit caps in our factory located in Adamstown, Pennsylvania, USA. In San Angelo, Texas, we scour wool for the world's finest woolen mills. Bollman products can be found worldwide in specialty stores, department stores, major and regional chain stores, and prominent catalog and e-commerce retailers. In addition, we are a primary supplier of private label headwear to the world's leading brands and retailers covering fashion, outdoor apparel, and uniform, formal wear, and sports markets. We have proudly provided headwear to the United States Olympic team for six Olympic games. Our hats have covered many Hollywood actors from Humphrey Bogart to Fred Astaire and from Samuel L. Jackson to Nicole Kidman; musicians from Run DMC to Eminem and from Pete Townsend to Ne-Yo; athletes from Michael Jordan to Brian Dawkins and from Chi Chi Rodriguez to Jimmy Rollins. The history of Bollman Hat Company is long and distinguished. Our people are proud to cover the world with unparalleled products that provide protection, comfort and style to millions throughout the world. We continue to support many fine local and international causes including youth programs, world hunger, and skin cancer prevention. We look to the future purposefully and enthusiastically! Our Outlet Store is located at the corner of Willow Street and 272 in Adamstown, PA. Hours:
Please call 717-484-4615 for most recent hours of operation.

06/02/2026

New Opportunity
Contract Position - Kangol Golf Sales Representative
Western U.S. – Remote Role

The Difference You’ll Make:
You will be the face of Kangol Golf across the assigned territory, bringing the brand story to life through premium product presentations, best-in-class service, and consistent ex*****on of brand standards. Strengthening loyalty with existing partners, expanding market presence with new, brand-right accounts, and ensuring that Kangol is positioned with the right assortments, messaging, and visibility to drive sustainable growth.

Ready to join our team?

View more information and submit your application and resume directly through our Careers Portal at: https://bollmanhats.com/about-us/our-people/

We are grateful for all who have given their lives in service to our country. Happy Memorial Day.
05/25/2026

We are grateful for all who have given their lives in service to our country. Happy Memorial Day.

On this day in Bollman History: George W. Bollman, one of the sons of our founder, entered into a partnership with his m...
05/25/2026

On this day in Bollman History: George W. Bollman, one of the sons of our founder, entered into a partnership with his mother Agnes C. Bollman on May 25, 1900 to continue the business after George Bollman's death. He formed "George W. Bollman & Co." and let our company from 1900 until his death in 1940. This incredible span of forty years remains the longest tenure as president of our company.



Employee Spotlight - On this Day in Bollman History: Cindy Gress joined us on May 22, 1973. On May 22, 2023 she celebrat...
05/22/2026

Employee Spotlight - On this Day in Bollman History: Cindy Gress joined us on May 22, 1973. On May 22, 2023 she celebrated 50 years with the company, becoming the second woman to reach that milestone. Cindy retired at the end of 2023 with just over 50 years. 🎉

05/12/2026

Product is always moving in our historic factory!





Makers' Collection Spotlight!This style is named after employee-owner Stewart W. who has worked for our company for 36 y...
05/06/2026

Makers' Collection Spotlight!

This style is named after employee-owner Stewart W. who has worked for our company for 36 years. Stew began his career as a Stamper and Presser and has expanded his knowledge to include blocking and flanging of all felt and straw hats.



https://hats.com/products/bollman-hat-company-stew-w

It is with great sadness that we share that Curt Glass, former CEO of Bollman Hat Company, passed away on April 27th. Cu...
05/04/2026

It is with great sadness that we share that Curt Glass, former CEO of Bollman Hat Company, passed away on April 27th. Curt would have celebrated his 84th birthday this past Friday.

Curt grew up in Adamstown, was a great athlete in his youth and worked at the factory in high school.

Curt was the 6th CEO of our company and held this position from 1989 until 2002. He re-joined Bollman as VP of Sales in 1980 and helped us navigate the rise and fall of the urban cowboy, Crocodile Dundee, Indiana Jones and Dick Tracy trends. Curt was not only a caring leader for our company, he was a great leader for the headwear industry.

Curt’s father, Wilbur Glass, was our 4th CEO and the first non-Bollman family member to hold this role.

Everyone who knew Curt experienced his outgoing nature and genuine concern for others. His concern for Bollman Hat Company remained beyond his retirement.

He and his wife, Sandy, who predeceased him, started their family at a young age and are survived by two daughters and four grandchildren.

A memorial will be held at a future date.

Please keep his daughters, Wendy and Audrey, and their families in your thoughts and prayers.

Curtis A. Glass, 83, of Wyomissing, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026 at The Highlands in Wyomissing. He was the husband of the late Sandra J. (Rutt) Glass, with whom he shared 59 years of marriage before her passing in 2019.Curtis,…

Happy Earth Day!
04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day!

On This Day in Bollman History: Paul W. Bollman wrote to employees serving in World War II on April 17, 1945. He updated...
04/17/2026

On This Day in Bollman History: Paul W. Bollman wrote to employees serving in World War II on April 17, 1945. He updated them on the company and their fellow coworkers, and assured them that they would have a place at Bollman upon their return.

Big shout out to our newest top fans! 💎Thank you for supporting America’s oldest hat maker!Charlie Hendee, Nanci B. Whit...
04/12/2026

Big shout out to our newest top fans! 💎
Thank you for supporting America’s oldest hat maker!

Charlie Hendee, Nanci B. White, Greg White, Randy Hassler, Marge Althouse, Sandy Clair Leisey

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