Bollman Hat Company Factory Store — Local services in Adamstown

I have been meaning to get to Bollman's outlet for a while now and I finally made the trek. And it's well worth it! The building itself isn't that large. A simple cinder-block building, about 40' wide by 20' deep.

It does get terrific daylight (useful when you want to judge the true color of a hat without needing to walk outside with it), and there are mirrors all around to take a look at yourself.

Remember that it is an outlet, so while the prices are dramatically better than a traditional hat store, you will have some frustration in that you will pick up the wrong size hat a number of times until you find that style in your size, -or- maybe you won't! (remember, this is an outlet!)

The clerk offered some advice when I asked for her opinion, which was appreciated. For instance, two of the three Bailey of Hollywood Polypropylene hats I purchased for Summer came in my size in either a Trilby or Pork Pie, but we both agreed that I looked better in the Trilby.

Not all of the hats were synthetic, I don't want to give you that impression -- there were plenty of felt fedoras, wool hats with or without ear flaps for winter, tweed and wool flat caps, straw Panama and cowboy hats, etc., etc. Not too many hats for women, but as the clerk explained, their inventory across the board changes a few time per month to a few times per week.

Hat prices are quite reasonable; most are outlet-priced at $25-49, with the possible exception of the ones behind the clerk by the register. Winter beanies with pom-poms were between $15-18.

If you are serious about your hats, plan to spend a few HOURS poking around. Best bet is to bring a list of what you already have, so you know where you have holes in your collection. Or take photos of them on your phone beforehand.

If you want to get in a meal before or after you shop, I suggest Shady Maple Smorgasbord or Pancake Farm (it's a diner), both are about 10 miles/15 minutes away.

Bollman Hat Factory Outlet is also just 6 miles, 12 minutes from The Green Dragon (a famous indoor/outdoor flea market) -- but remember that the Green Dragon is only...

My recent trip to the Bollman Hat Company Factory Store in Adamstown, PA, proved to be a successful and enjoyable excursion. The drive from Lancaster was pleasant, even with a bit of snow, and the store was easy to find. Upon entering, I was greeted warmly by a staff member who promptly measured my head, ensuring a proper fit for any potential purchases. She then directed me to the men's hat section, which offered a wide variety of styles.

The selection was impressive, with a noticeable range in price points, reflecting the quality of materials and craftsmanship. Fedoras, my style of choice, ranged from around $25 to $250 (after the 50% discount offered at the factory store). While a beautiful $100 fedora initially caught my eye, I continued browsing, eventually finding two that fit both my style and my budget. The staff member offered a helpful second opinion, confirming that both fedoras looked great on me.

I also explored the selection of Kangol hats, remembering the iconic look of Payne Stewart on the golf course. The store had a good selection of the classic 504 caps, and I found two that I liked. In the end, I purchased two fedoras and two Kangol Wool 504 hats, all without exceeding my budget. The helpful and friendly service, combined with the wide selection and discounted prices, made for a fantastic shopping experience. I highly recommend the Bollman Hat Company Factory Store to any hat enthusiast looking for...

If you like hats this is your place!! Give yourself at least 20 minutes to peruse as they have everything when I visited from berets, bowlers, derby's, beautiful equestrian hats, fedoras and panamas... Like really there's something for everyone Mostly Bailey brand and Kangal But because they're heavily discounted be prepared to hunt but also LOTS of smalls, a decent amount of mediums and a few XLs but so so so many cute, fabulous, well made wool hats that were gorgeous but small and sadly my gigantic head sits in between a medium and large. Go, you won't be...