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Alex Tilley, creator of the iconic Canadian hat brand Tilley Endurables, has died at 87.
Alex Tilley, founder of Canadian hat brand Tilley Endurables, has died at 87.
He created the company’s signature wide-brimmed, beige hat in 1980 for outdoor enthusiasts and sailors.
Known for durable, practical designs and a lifetime guarantee, the brand gained lasting acclaim.
Tilley retired in 2015, and the company was acquired by Hilco Capital before being sold to Toronto-based Gibraltar & Co. in 2018.
Company leaders praised him as an inventor, adventurer, and Canadian original, honoring his dedication to quality and authenticity.
The news was reported on November 1, 2025.
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Alex Tilley, creador de la emblemática marca canadiense de sombreros Tilley Endurables, ha muerto a los 87 años.