Made in Canada
Smithbilt Hats
In short
Yes, Smithbilt Hats makes its products in Canada, in Calgary, AB. It makes western felt and straw hats, fedoras and custom hats. The company is Canadian owned.
Smithbilt Hats is a Calgary hat maker whose story begins with Morris Shumiatcher, who bought Calgary Hat Works and launched the company. It is famous as the maker of the white cowboy hat linked to the Calgary Stampede. Hats are handcrafted in Calgary from felts sourced from craftspeople around the world, and the shop also restores hats.
Key facts
- Brand name
- Smithbilt Hats
- Parent company
- Smithbilt Hats
- Products
- Western felt and straw hats, fedoras and custom hats
- Made in
- Calgary, ABAlberta
- Where to buy
- Shop on 11th Street SE in Calgary and online
- Canadian owned
- Yes
- Website
- smithbilthats.com
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- The white cowboy hat associated with Calgary is handcrafted in the city.
Buying Clothing made in Canada: what to check
- 01Check the tag and product page for where the garment was made, not just the brand's home city.
- 02Treat "Designed in Canada" as a design claim; the item may be sewn elsewhere.
- 03Ask where the fabric comes from if that matters to you.
- 04Look for solid seams and spare buttons, and ask whether the brand repairs what it sells.
Smithbilt Hats: questions people ask
Where are Smithbilt Hats products made?
Smithbilt Hats makes its products in Calgary, AB, according to the brand's own information. We add a brand to this directory only after checking that it makes products in Canada.
What does Smithbilt Hats make?
Western felt and straw hats, fedoras and custom hats. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Is Smithbilt Hats a Canadian-owned company?
Yes. Smithbilt Hats is Canadian owned.
Where can I buy Smithbilt Hats?
Shop on 11th Street SE in Calgary and online. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like Smithbilt Hats?
Yes. Browse Clothing for more Canadian makers, see other brands from Alberta further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.