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HILTL - Wear Your Values

HILTL has been producing nothing but trousers since 1955. And it does so with a love of craftsmanship, innovation, and tireless creativity. The greatest and, at the same time, most beautiful challenges are the high demands of our customers. We meet them with the quality, authenticity, individuality and functionality of our various trouser models. So that every customer who buys a pair of HILTL trousers can call them their own. Perfect fit. Perfect in every little detail. 

 

Our values:

First and foremost, it would be uncompromising QUALITY, which is our basis and which is also our investment in the future. AUTHENTICITY is what we strive for in our materials as well as within our human interaction. SUSTAINABILITY for us means: European sourcing and production. And trousers that will give the owner many years of pleasure. Regardless of colour: HILTL trousers are green. With a high fashion grade, which never overpowers, we support the INDIVIDUALITY of each man.  Fashion alone, however, would be too limited for us, which is why, last but not least, FUNCTIONALITY is part of our DNA.

  • Authenticity

    ... is our commitment to true values.

  • Quality

    ... is our investment in the future.

  • SUSTAINABILITY 

    ...means a long life and the highest value.

  • Individuality

    ... is our highest form of appreciation.

  • Functionality

    ... is our promise.

THE BUSINESS CHINO - HILTL Iconics 

Experience a true icon from HILTL - a perfect mix of style and comfort. From morning meetings to after-work events. Your day - your balance: with THE business chino.

Our history

1955
1955

Foundation of the trouser company

Without any capital, but with a lot of expertise, heart, courage and passion, master tailor Fritz Hiltl founded his trouser company in Sulzbach-Rosenberg in 1955 – together with his wife Hedwig and with the active support of his brother Erhard and six apprentices. His goal: to offer trousers made to measure. At that time, only 20 pairs of trousers per day were produced.

Without any capital, but with a lot of expertise, heart, courage and passion, master tailor Fritz Hiltl founded his trouser company in Sulzbach-Rosenberg in 1955 – together with his wife Hedwig and with the active support of his brother Erhard and six apprentices. His goal: to offer trousers made to measure. At that time, only 20 pairs of trousers per day were produced.

1958
1958

Exhibition of the first trousers collection

Fritz Hiltl presented his first collection at Cologne Men's Fashion Week – and impressed the trade professionals with the outstanding quality of his trousers. HILTL trousers soon established themselves on the market, being considered the epitome of high quality. 

Fritz Hiltl presented his first collection at Cologne Men's Fashion Week – and impressed the trade professionals with the outstanding quality of his trousers. HILTL trousers soon established themselves on the market, being considered the epitome of high quality. 

1968
1968

Opening of the manufacturing building

In order to meet the constantly growing demand, Fritz Hiltl decided to build a new factory: On 18 October 1968, he opened the most modern factory building in the region – in Asamstraße in Sulzbach-Rosenberg. 

In order to meet the constantly growing demand, Fritz Hiltl decided to build a new factory: On 18 October 1968, he opened the most modern factory building in the region – in Asamstraße in Sulzbach-Rosenberg. 

1980
1980

International growth

In 1980, HILTL already employed 370 people, who produced 2,000 pairs of trousers every day. They were sold in Germany, Holland, Belgium, England, France, Austria and Switzerland. With the opening of the borders in 1989 and a general economic upswing, the demand for HILTL trousers continued to grow throughout Germany and all across Europe. 

In 1980, HILTL already employed 370 people, who produced 2,000 pairs of trousers every day. They were sold in Germany, Holland, Belgium, England, France, Austria and Switzerland. With the opening of the borders in 1989 and a general economic upswing, the demand for HILTL trousers continued to grow throughout Germany and all across Europe. 

1994
1994

Company manager Hedwig Hiltl

After the death of her husband, Hedwig Hiltl took over the management of the trouser company.

After the death of her husband, Hedwig Hiltl took over the management of the trouser company.

2000
2000

Foray into the American market

At the start of the new millennium, HILTL successfully entered the American market: "The ultimate pair of trousers was born."

At the start of the new millennium, HILTL successfully entered the American market: "The ultimate pair of trousers was born."

2005
2005

50 years of HILTL

We don't want to be the biggest but the best: By consistently following Fritz Hiltl's philosophy, the company celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2005. HILTL trousers are now worn all over the world – for business and leisure. 

We don't want to be the biggest but the best: By consistently following Fritz Hiltl's philosophy, the company celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2005. HILTL trousers are now worn all over the world – for business and leisure. 

2015
2015

60 years of HILTL

The traditional Bavarian, yet internationally successful company had finally established itself as a premium brand for the quality-conscious, design-loving and trend-savvy man. HILTL celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2015. At that point, over half a million pairs of trousers were being shipped to more than 40 countries around the world every year. 

The traditional Bavarian, yet internationally successful company had finally established itself as a premium brand for the quality-conscious, design-loving and trend-savvy man. HILTL celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2015. At that point, over half a million pairs of trousers were being shipped to more than 40 countries around the world every year. 

2016
2016

Nord Holding

Nord Holding acquired the trouser specialist HILTL. The goal-oriented ideas of the new company management were in line with the value framework and identity of the traditional HILTL brand. 

Nord Holding acquired the trouser specialist HILTL. The goal-oriented ideas of the new company management were in line with the value framework and identity of the traditional HILTL brand. 

2019
2019

Launch of the online shop

Since 1955, HILTL has been offering exclusive trouser couture that preserves tradition yet focuses on innovation. So the foray into the online world in 2019 was an inevitable next step. The aim of introducing a webshop was to be present both online and offline – and to harmoniously unite these two previously separate sales worlds. 

Since 1955, HILTL has been offering exclusive trouser couture that preserves tradition yet focuses on innovation. So the foray into the online world in 2019 was an inevitable next step. The aim of introducing a webshop was to be present both online and offline – and to harmoniously unite these two previously separate sales worlds. 

2020
2020

Change of name

As if the Corona pandemic wasn’t challenging enough, the majority shareholder Nord Holding unexpectedly withdrew its financing commitments at the end of June. What followed was insolvency in self-administration – and the search for a new owner, which was quickly found in Lorea AG. This resulted in the renaming of Fritz Hiltl Hosenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG to HILTL Hosen-Manufaktur GmbH.

As if the Corona pandemic wasn’t challenging enough, the majority shareholder Nord Holding unexpectedly withdrew its financing commitments at the end of June. What followed was insolvency in self-administration – and the search for a new owner, which was quickly found in Lorea AG. This resulted in the renaming of Fritz Hiltl Hosenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG to HILTL Hosen-Manufaktur GmbH.

2021
2021

Reorientation with passion and reason

In 2021, HILTL set sail for a promising future – with bank-independent financing from the Swiss investment company Lorea AG and a set of comprehensive measures. The focus is now on brand and product development. The original HILTL factory building is renovated and it turns into the new company´s headquarter.

In 2021, HILTL set sail for a promising future – with bank-independent financing from the Swiss investment company Lorea AG and a set of comprehensive measures. The focus is now on brand and product development. The original HILTL factory building is renovated and it turns into the new company´s headquarter.

2022
2022

Opening of the new HILTL Hosen-Manufaktur

In the Autumn of 2022 HILTL opens the new innovative trouser factory at its original location in Sulzbach-Rosenberg. A unique combination of tradtional tailoring machines and cutting-edge computer software.

In the Autumn of 2022 HILTL opens the new innovative trouser factory at its original location in Sulzbach-Rosenberg. A unique combination of tradtional tailoring machines and cutting-edge computer software.

HILTL principal

 

 

"WE NEVER WANTED TO SELL THE MOST TROUSERS BUT THE BEST." – FRITZ HILTL (1917 – 1994) 

  • Best quality 

    Only materials of the highest quality

  • Best craftsmanship

    Attention to detail

  • Best fit

    350 different fits and sizes

  • Best comfort

    Perfect combination of fabric and cut

  • Best origin

    Made in Europe

Careers at HILTL

Since 1955, HILTL has been passionately setting new standards for men's trousers. Quality, authenticity, individuality, and functionality: Do you recognise yourself in these values and would like to join us in writing the next chapter in the company's history? We look forward to receiving your application!