Wirth Hats

To date, Wirth Hats has sponsored thousands of hours of therapy for those who need it most. Our hope is for our hats to encourage us to check in on our homies, accept us as we are, & make mental health services more accessible. Jakob Wirth dreamed of creating a hat company. He envisioned something instantly recognizable; something stylish; something people would love to wear. For him, hats weren't just an accessory, they were a defining article of clothing, the perfect addition to an outfit, and a central part of what could make someone feel unique. Unfortunately Jakob was never able to live out his dream, in 2014 Jakob took his life. At that time, 25 hats were made in Jakobs honour for his closest friends and family. This served as a way to help fulfill his dream and remind us that we are never as alone as we sometimes think we are. In 2017, classmate and friend of Jakob, Philipp Altenburg also took his life. Philipp had a dream for people to be open and vulnerable, yet he struggled to do so himself. Philipp was a dreamer and without him Wirth Hats wouldn't be where it is today. To read or watch the full WIRTH story visit wirthhats.com/story