So… when did Tilley introduce the Airflo line of hat models?

Replying to my own query.

First off, I have ZERO photos of any Airflo model that has a “pre-Roman numeral” crown label, ie pre-MMIII.  

Secondly, after a hard target search of the wider web, I have found various references circa 2001-2 which mention Tilley’s “new” line of nylon hats. (called “ Nylamtium” in those days), so it would seem likely that the Airflo hats, or at least prototypes, were available prior to 2003, but until we find some early Y2K catalogs, or an airflo hat with an earlier version crown label, I guess we won’t know.

For some strange reason, I thought Tilley started branching out, material wise, before 2000.  Apparently not.  

post up if you find anything.

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Good stuff you dug up.  For my part, I’ve determined that references to “nylon hats” prior to 2003 would seem to be referring to pre-Airflo models.  Basically, Tilley began making nylon, or “Nylamtium” versions of some of their cotton duck models, like the T3 and T5, prior to the release of the “Airflo” models circa 2003.

I asked ChatGPT about the Airflo and this was the answer.

I have emailed Tilley to see if they will share any catalogues they may have

OK Found it!!!!

June 2003