Why it belongs in ORBIS
North American hat brand founded in 1917 in Guelph, Canada, known for fur-felt fedoras. Acquired by Dorfman Pacific in 2011; production shifted to the US-based Milano Hat Company from 2012, which continues the brand's felt-hat styles today.
Biltmore was established in 1917 in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, taking its name from New York's Biltmore Hotel. It became a leading name in Canadian hatmaking, known for fur-felt hats. After 95 years as a Canadian company, Biltmore was acquired by Dorfman Pacific in 2011, and from 2012 its hats have been produced by the Milano Hat Company, a US-based Dorfman Pacific subsidiary.