Our history in headwear dates back 90 years.

Let’s return, for a moment, to the post-Depression years, when a devastating drought blanketed the Prairies for a decade. While the conditions wreaked havoc on the Western Canadian farm trade, those working on the land tried to seek relief and protection from the powerful sun and relentless heat.

The idea for Crown Cap was born in 1934, launching what’s since become a successful venture in manufacturing textile headwear for almost a century. From humble roots outfitting folks on the farm with fitted work caps, we’ve evolved into the largest hat manufacturer and leading headwear designer in Canada.

As the decades passed and styles changed, our positive reputation and customer base only grew. No matter the year or current trends, our work has always been unpinned by our values of heritage, innovation, and quality.

When Paul Leinburd acquired Crown Cap in 1987, he noted the absence of finely crafted luxury headwear and accessories in the Canadian fashion landscape. Impressed by the production team’s skilled handiwork, he envisioned—and later manifested—the secret to continued success: a combination of old-world skills, high-end fur and leather materials, trailblazing designs, and top-notch customer service.

Based in Winnipeg, Canada, the company that started with simple fitted headwear has maintained its prairie sensibilities while growing into a global fashion enterprise, welcoming world renowned designer labels and retailers into our family.