Kangol

OVERALL
Owned	USA
Rating

Headwear

British hat company established in 1938. Bollman acquired 51% from Frasers Group in 2023. Bollman has held the global rights to develop and produce Kangol headwear since 2001.

Company Ownership


Kangol LLC	UK	website	email
Bollman Hat Company owns 51% of Kangol LLC	USA	website	email
Headwear Founded in USA in 1868. Makes Timberland and Kangol hats under licence, plus owns several brands itself. Its hats are sold in over 55 countries. In 1985 company management bought the firm from the founding Bollman family.
Frasers Group plc owns 49% of Kangol LLC	UK	website	email	facebook
Sporting goods retailer Formerly known as Sports Direct International plc. UK's #1 sports retailer. Established in 1982. In 2004-05 they acquired the Carlton, Karrimor, Slazenger, Dunlop, Campri, LA Gear, No Fear, Title and Voodoo Dolls brands. Acquired Lonsdale in 2007, Everlast in 2008, Hot Tuna in 2012 and Missguided in 2022. Founder Mike Ashley owns 61.7% of the company.

> About the Ratings

Company Assessment

PRAISE

CRITICISM

INFORMATION

Kangol LLC

Business Ethics

Part owned by Frasers Group, which has criticisms

Animals

Use of angora wool

Bollman Hat Company

Deceptive marketing

> About the Icons

Company Details

Type	Subsidiary
Founded	1938

Contact Details

Address	United Kingdom
Email	customerservice@kangol.com
Website	www.kangol.com

Products / Brands

Kangol

Kangol Hats