Tilley
Airflo Classic Hat
The Airflo Classic Hat is a wide-brim sun hat from Canadian brand Tilley Sport, crafted from recycled nylon with a water-repellent polyurethane coating. Its quilted topstitched edging allows the hat to float in water, while a mesh ventilation band provides airflow and an adjustable cord ensures a secure fit. Designed in Canada, the hat blocks UV rays, making it suitable for outdoor activities.
- Material
- Recycled nylon with water-repellent polyurethane coating
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- classic, sporty
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Specifications
Classic hat made from recycled nylon with water-repellent coating, floating design, and ventilation.
Floating design, UV protection, adjustable cord
- Material
- Recycled nylon with water-repellent polyurethane coating
- Style
- classic, sporty
- Occasion
- everyday, vacation, hiking
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Additional Attributes
- Recycled nylon construction
- Water-repellent polyurethane coating
- Floating ability due to quilted topstitched edging
- Mesh ventilation insert
- UV ray protection
- Adjustable drawcord
Product Insights
The Airflo Classic Hat from Tilley weighs only 4 ounces for all-day comfort, with a 3/4-inch mesh band that vents heat and draws in breezes while maintaining UPF 50+ sun protection. It floats when dry and sheds light rain, but can sink when waterlogged in heavy waves, and is not fully waterproof — a tradeoff for its lightweight, breathable design. A polyurethane coating on the green variant enhances durability without reapplication, though hand washing is required to preserve it. Backed by a lifetime guarantee and bluesign® approval, it offers lower environmental impact than virgin nylon.
Verified claims
- Flotation
- Floats when dry due to quilted brim and crown foam; may sink after water absorption in heavy waves.
- Ventilation
- 3/4-inch mesh band vents heat and draws in breezes for cooler wear.
- Weight
- Hat weighs only 4 ounces for all-day comfort.
- UV protection
- The hat pairs a 3/4-inch mesh ventilation band with a UPF 50+ rating that blocks at least 98% of UV rays.
- Warranty
- Lifetime guarantee covers normal wear and tear and faulty materials, backed by overbuilt design.
- Buoyancy
- Floats if dropped in calm water; can sink when waterlogged in heavy waves.
- Sustainability
- bluesign® approved and made from 100% recycled nylon.
- UPF rating
- UPF 50+ rated, blocking at least 98% of UV rays.
- Durability
- Polyurethane coating on the green variant is more durable than DWR and does not need periodic reapplication.
- Care instructions
- Hand wash with mild soap and cold water and air dry to preserve the coating; machine washing can degrade the coating faster.
- Water resistance
- Sheds light rain and splashes but is not fully waterproof; can saturate and sink in heavy waves.
- Sizing
- Medium fits 56–58 cm, Large 58–60 cm, X-Large 61–63 cm.
- Coating care
- Hand washing with mild soap and cold water and air drying preserves the polyurethane coating, which does not require periodic reapplication like DWR.
- Recycled nylon durability
- The 100% recycled nylon shell matches the tear strength and abrasion resistance of virgin nylon.
Product record
- Title
- Airflo Classic Hat
- Brand
- Tilley
- Price
- 99 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 7 sourcesUses
Staying sun-protected in warm weather
A wide-brim hat for spending time outdoors in the sun. Tilley describes the Airflo Classic as rated UPF 50+, and the full mesh crown is made from 100% recycled nylon for breathability while maintaining that protection, according to the brand.[4,5,6]
Keeping your head cool on hot, sunny days
Wear this hat when you want airflow in warm weather: the crown is built with mesh intended for ventilation, letting warm air escape while cooler breezes circulate. One reviewer describes it as a lightweight hat with superb ventilation, and the brand says the full mesh crown is made from 100% recycled nylon for breathability.[2,3,4,6]
Keep a hat on the water without losing it
For boating, paddling, or fishing, this Tilley hat is made for days around water. Its quilted topstitched edging lets it float if it falls in, and the recycled nylon fabric has a water-repellent polyurethane coating.[1,6]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Airflo Classic Hat: Choose this if you want a lightweight sun hat for warm-weather and on-the-water use: it is rated UPF 50+, has a 3/4-inch polyester mesh band around the crown for ventilation, and quilted topstitched edging lets it float if dropped in water. The olive (green) style is 100% recycled nylon with a water-repellent polyurethane coating, while the beige style is 100% cotton, and Tilley guarantees it for life. It comes in Medium, Large, and X-Large sizes in Ivory/Cream Beige or Khaki/Sage/Olive.[1,3,5,6] | Khaki T1 Bucket Hat: Choose this if you want a Canadian-made cotton bucket hat for sun exposure and time on the water: it offers UPF 50+ protection against UVA and UVB rays, and foam inserts let it float if it ends up in the water. It is made of strong, breathable 100% cotton canvas with an inner sweatband, an adjustable chin cord, and a hidden Velcro inner pocket, and it is OEKO-TEX certified. It comes in medium and large sizes in the Mossy Green colorway, so check the fit and shade before ordering.[7] |
Image Analysis
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Product
Olive-green wide-brim hat with a flat-topped crown, woven mesh ventilation band near the crown top, stitched concentric rings on the brim, and two metal grommets with a short cord loop at the side.
- Crown shapeFlat-topped, slightly tapered cylindrical crown with smooth fabric panels and visible vertical seam at the right side.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.28 · w 0.65 · h 0.38 (high) - Top crown panelTriangular-ish flat top panel with piped edge meeting the mesh ventilation band.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.20 · w 0.48 · h 0.12 (high) - Ventilation bandWoven or mesh band circling the upper crown just below the top panel, visibly textured and slightly lighter olive tone due to weave.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.22 · w 0.60 · h 0.10 (high) - Brim constructionWide, flat brim with multiple concentric rows of topstitching (stitched rings) and a rounded outer edge.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.55 · w 0.94 · h 0.32 (high) - Brim finishMatte smooth fabric matching the crown with tightly spaced stitched rings visible in the brim surface.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.62 · w 0.80 · h 0.18 (high) - Grommets and cordTwo metallic grommets on the right side of the crown connected by a short dark cord loop that passes through them; grommets have a warm metallic tone.
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.56 · w 0.12 · h 0.09 (high) - Small fabric tagSmall rectangular fabric tag attached on the brim near the grommets; text on the tag is too small to read at this resolution.
1 region
x 0.69 · y 0.63 · w 0.04 · h 0.03 (medium) - Material appearanceSmooth woven fabric with a matte finish on crown and brim; mesh band shows a textured open-weave pattern.
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light gray background with soft even lighting, subtle shadow under the brim, and a front three-quarter view of the hat centered in frame.
- Background and lightingUniform light gray background with diffuse studio lighting and a soft shadow beneath the hat toward the lower right.
- View angleFront three-quarter view showing right side of the hat slightly turned toward the camera.
- Image framingHat placed near lower half of image with substantial empty space above; entire hat is visible and unobstructed.
Colors
olive green· main fabric (crown and brim)#646146light olive green· ventilation mesh bandmuted brass· metal grommets- Crown shapeFlat-topped, slightly tapered cylindrical crown with smooth fabric panels and visible vertical seam at the right side.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Tilley
LTM3 Airflo Classic Sun Hat
Variants
6 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4317189 | Airflo Classic Hat - Ivory/cream Beige - Medium | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4317190 | Airflo Classic Hat - Ivory/cream Beige - Large | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4317191 | Airflo Classic Hat - Ivory/cream Beige - X-Large | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4317192 | Airflo Classic Hat - Khaki/sage/olive - Medium | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4317193 | Airflo Classic Hat - Khaki/sage/olive - Large | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4317194 | Airflo Classic Hat - Khaki/sage/olive - X-Large | CA$99.00 | Yes |