Vintage Tilley Endurables Airflo LTM5 Hat

Vintage Tilley Endurables Airflo LTM5 Hat – Made in Canada (2003)

Title Suggestion: Vintage Tilley Airflo LTM5 Hat Made In Canada MMIII 2003 Khaki Olive Size 7 56cm

Description:

Up for sale is a highly sought-after, authentic vintage Tilley Endurables Airflo Hat (Model LTM5) in excellent pre-owned condition. Unlike newer production models that have been outsourced overseas, this classic piece was proudly Handcrafted with Canadian Persnickety-ness in Toronto, Ontario, back in 2003 (stamped MMIII).

The LTM5 features a classic medium brim paired with Tilley’s iconic 3/4-inch polyester mesh ventilation strip around the crown, making it incredibly lightweight, breathable, and perfect for hot weather, hiking, sailing, or travel.

Product Details & Features

• Brand: Tilley Endurables
• Model: Airflo LTM5 (Medium Brim)
• Size: 7 (22 inches / 56 cm)
• Color: Two-tone Khaki crown/brim with an Olive Green under-brim to reduce sun glare.
• Material: Crafted from Tilley's proprietary Nylamtium—a durable, lightweight nylon that is water-repellent, mildew-resistant, and blocks certified UV rays.
• Origin: Made in Canada (Toronto, Ontario)
• Era: Vintage 2003 (Authentic internal label stamped with Roman numerals MMIII)

Condition Report

This hat is in fantastic, structurally sound vintage condition.

• Crown & Brim: No rips, tears, or fraying. The stitching remains tight and crisp.
• Hardware: Genuine British brass ventilation grommets/snaps are intact and fully functional.
• Interior: The mesh is completely intact. The interior forehead sweatband shows minimal signs of wear and remains clean.
• Straps: Comes complete with its original dual wind-cord system (front and back ties) to keep the hat secure in high-wind environments.
• Note: Please see photos IMG_20260617_090339_056.jpg and IMG_20260617_090401_719.jpg for close-up views of the pristine interior labels, authentication stamps, and sizing.

Why Buy This Model?

True Canadian-made Tilley hats are rapidly becoming collectibles. Known as "the finest in all the world," they are built to float, repel rain, block sun rays, and never shrink. This 2003 model offers the premium, heavy-duty material quality that long-time Tilley purists actively hunt for.