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Heritage British-Made Men's Hats and Headwear — Voted by the Community

This directory lists 26 brands that make heritage men's hats in the UK. They are most often based in London, Greater Manchester and Somerset. Prices run from affordable to luxury. Ranked by community upvotes.

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  • Failsworth Hats logo

    Failsworth Hats

    Made in the UKGreater Manchester · Est. 1903 · Luxury

    Failsworth Hats is a historic British brand founded in 1903, known for exceptional quality, fine attention to detail and supreme craftsmanship in hat making.

    • Classic
    • Country
    • Heritage
  • HebTroCo logo

    HebTroCo

    Made in the UKWest Yorkshire · Est. 2015 · PremiumShop to visit

    HebTroCo is a British clothing brand founded in 2015 in Hebden Bridge, known for supporting small UK manufacturers by producing durable garments made exclusively in Britain.

    • Casual
    • Heritage
    • Outdoor
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  • Carnwear logo

    Carnwear

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    Made in the UKCornwall · Est. 2021 · PremiumFactory shop

    Carnwear produce hand crafted and made to order knitwear, designed and made in their West Cornwall studio. Their collection features transeasonal knitted garments for men & women as well as a selection of hats, scarves and hand warmers.

    • Casual
    • Classic
    • Heritage
  • John Smedley logo

    John Smedley

    Made in the UKDerbyshire · Est. 1784 · LuxuryFactory shop

    John Smedley is the world's oldest manufacturing factory, established in 1784. They produce high-quality knitwear with a "Made in England" tag on every garment.

    • Classic
    • Heritage
    • Timeless
  • Yarmouth Oilskins logo

    Yarmouth Oilskins

    Made in the UKNorfolk · Est. 1898 · Premium

    Yarmouth Oilskins is a British brand with over 120 years of heritage, designing and manufacturing quality workwear in Great Yarmouth.

    • Heritage
    • Nautical
    • Workwear
  • Phoebe English logo

    Phoebe English

    Made in the UKLondon · Est. 2011 · PremiumShop to visit

    Clothing made in England attempting a variety of solutions towards less extractive fashion systems. Est 2011.

    • Bridal
    • Casual
    • Classic
  • B D Garments/Northern Style logo

    B D Garments/Northern Style

    Made in the UKAntrim · Est. 2025 · Premium

    Established in 2006, B D Garments is a Belfast based manufacturer specializing in marching band uniforms and regalia. Northern Style is our in house retro clothing brand inspired by 60s design

    • Casual
    • Classic
    • Heritage
  • Glencroft logo

    Glencroft

    North Yorkshire · Est. 1987 · PremiumFactory shop

    Glencroft, established in 1987, offers classic British countrywear made from natural fibres like British Wool and Harris Tweed, inspired by rural Yorkshire.

    • Classic
    • Country
    • Ethical
  • Private White V.C. logo

    Private White V.C.

    Made in the UKGreater Manchester · Est. 1853 · LuxuryFactory shop

    Private White V.C. is a British clothing brand known for handcrafted outerwear and tailored garments made in their Manchester factory, preserving traditional craftsmanship.

    • Classic
    • Heritage
    • Workwear
  • Campbell's of Beauly logo

    Campbell's of Beauly

    Made in the UKHighland · Est. 1858 · AffordableShop to visit

    Campbell's of Beauly, established in 1858, is a Scottish family-run country tailor and outfitter known for bespoke tweeds, traditional clothing, and fishing equipment reflecting Highland heritage.

    • Country
    • Heritage
    • Highland
  • SIRPLUS logo

    SIRPLUS

    Made in the UKLondon · Est. 2010 · LuxuryShop to visit

    SIRPLUS is a British clothing brand crafting menswear from surplus fabrics, championing sustainable design and timeless style.

    • Classic
    • Contemporary
    • Heritage
  • Turnbull & Asser logo

    Turnbull & Asser

    Made in the UKLondon · Est. 1885 · LuxuryShop to visit

    Turnbull & Asser is a distinguished British shirtmaker founded in 1885, renowned for timeless style, exceptional quality, and sartorial elegance.

    • Classic
    • Formal
    • Heritage
  • Johnstons Of Elgin logo

    Johnstons Of Elgin

    Made in the UKMoray · Est. 1797 · LuxuryFactory shop

    Johnstons of Elgin is a British family-owned luxury brand, Made in Scotland since 1797, renowned for exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design.

    • Classic
    • Heritage
    • Timeless
  • S.E.H Kelly logo

    S.E.H Kelly

    Made in the UKLondon · Est. 2009 · Luxury

    S.E.H Kelly crafts enduring British garments since 2009, using quality cloth and skilled artisans from the British Isles.

    • Classic
    • Heritage
    • Timeless
  • Aero Leather Clothing logo

    Aero Leather Clothing

    Made in the UKScottish Borders · Est. 1981 · LuxuryFactory shop

    Aero Leather Clothing crafts premium handmade leather jackets in Scotland, specialising in authentic reproductions of iconic 1920s–1960s and WW2 styles with unmatched quality and tradition.

    • Classic
    • Heritage
    • Vintage
  • Joe and Co Denim

    Joe and Co Denim

    Made in the UKEngland · PremiumShop to visit

    Joe and Co Denim is a British clothing brand specialising in sustainable raw Selvedge Denim Jeans and classic workwear, handcrafted in the North West of England.

    • Casual
    • Heritage
    • Workwear
  • Begg × Co logo

    Begg × Co

    Made in the UKSouth Ayrshire · Est. 1866 · LuxuryFactory shop

    Begg × Co crafts luxury cashmere scarves, knitwear and homeware using traditional Scottish craftsmanship and responsible production methods.

    • Classic
    • Contemporary
    • Heritage
  • Budd Shirts logo

    Budd Shirts

    Made in the UKEngland · Est. 1910 · LuxuryShop to visit

    Budd Shirts, founded in 1910, is a cornerstone of British menswear, renowned for bespoke and ready-to-wear shirts, ties, and accessories.

    • Classic
    • Formal
    • Heritage
  • Eribé logo

    Eribé

    Made in the UKScottish Borders · Est. 1986 · PremiumShop to visit

    Eribé is a Scottish knitwear design house founded in 1986, known for contemporary knitwear rooted in Scottish heritage and crafted with traditional techniques.

    • Contemporary
    • Fairisle
    • Heritage
  • Scottish Textiles Showcase logo

    Scottish Textiles Showcase

    Made in the UKEdinburgh · Est. 2019 · PremiumShop to visit

    Scottish Textiles Showcase is an independent Edinburgh brand championing authentic Scottish wool mills and artisans, specialising in natural fibre textiles made in Scotland.

    • Contemporary
    • Heritage
    • Highland
  • Draper of Glastonbury logo

    Draper of Glastonbury

    Made in the UKSomerset · Est. 1937 · PremiumFactory shop

    Draper of Glastonbury is a family-run business since 1937. They specialise in handmade sheepskin products such as boots, slippers and gloves. The company's products are made from high-quality materials.

    • Classic
    • Heritage
    • Timeless
  • Henry Poole

    Henry Poole

    Made in the UKLondon · Est. 1806 · LuxuryShop to visit

    Henry Poole, founded in 1806, is a British tailor credited with inventing the tuxedo and establishing Savile Row’s bespoke tailoring tradition.

    • Formal
    • Heritage
  • Owen Barry logo

    Owen Barry

    Made in the UKSomerset · Est. 1948 · Luxury

    Owen Barry is a British brand handcrafting sheepskin and leather products in Somerset since 1948, continuing a family tradition across four generations.

    • Classic
    • Heritage
    • Outdoor
  • Swaine logo

    Swaine

    Made in the UKLondon · Est. 1750 · LuxuryShop to visit

    Swaine is a British heritage brand established in 1750, renowned for handcrafted luxury leather goods and accessories, serving royalty and discerning clients for centuries.

    • Classic
    • Formal
    • Heritage
  • The Rugby Company logo

    The Rugby Company

    Made in the UKWarwickshire · Luxury

    The Rugby Company, founded by Jeremy Moore, recreates authentic vintage rugby jerseys made within 30 miles of Rugby, England, honouring the sport's heritage through local craftsmanship.

    • Casual
    • Heritage
    • Vintage
  • Brora logo

    Brora

    Scotland · Est. 1993 · PremiumShop to visit

    Brora is a Scottish luxury brand founded in 1993, known for contemporary cashmere knitwear and timeless clothing made in the UK using traditional craftsmanship.

    • Heritage
    • Timeless

Shops run by brands that make heritage men's hats

20 of the 26 brands that make heritage men's hats have a shop you can visit: 10 in London, others in Edinburgh, Ayr, Bath and 17 other towns.

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A Brief History of British Made Hats

Hats and caps have been a visible and practical part of British dress for centuries. One of the most lasting British styles is the flat cap, a soft cap with a small stiff brim. Its roots go back to the sixteenth century: a 1571 Act of Parliament, meant to support the wool trade, required men and boys over six to wear a woollen cap on Sundays and holidays. In the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries flat caps were worn across Britain, by working men every day and, in finer cloths, by wealthier men in the country. The bowler hat was made in London in 1849 by the hatmakers Thomas and William Bowler, as a hard, low hat for gamekeepers whose tall hats were knocked off by branches. First popular with working men, it became the typical hat of City of London businessmen in the early 1900s and stayed so until the 1970s. The newsboy cap, similar to the flat cap but with a fuller crown made of panels and a button on top, was widely worn in the early twentieth century. British hat makers today continue to draw on these traditions, using good materials and careful construction.