What it is: a lightweight hat made of 98 percent organic cotton and 2 percent Spandex. Like all Tilley hats, the fabric has a UPF 50+ rating and is certified to shield wearers from 98 percent of ...

Alex Tilley, the man who created one of Canada's most-prized outdoor wear companies, says it would be foolish to take the manufacturing of Tilley hats outside Canada. But it's a decision that is ...