Founded in 1957, Karl Göttmann started the Göttmann Hat and Cap company in Bensheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany. With his expertise in craftsmanship and attention to detail, Gottman quickly developed into one of the leading specialists for head wear with an international reputation for producing high quality and great fitting hats and caps. In the 70s, under the management of Hans-Peter Göttmann, fashion becomes the consistent focus of their high-quality collection. In 2001, Michael Göttmann assumes the management of the family company which today is among the leading hat labels worldwide. Today, Gottmann continues their passion for design with their classic yet trendy styles mixed with their commitment to expertly crafted quality hats. By using premium natural fibres and high tech materials, including cotton and water repellent GORE-TEX , the focus stays on providing quality product that both looks and feels great.