MADEINCANADA.

v. 2.0.

A guide to clothing and accessories made in Canada, for discerning Canadian purchasers.
Compiled and arranged by Nick Uhlig.
Version 2.0 completed & published online October 2016.
Versions 1.0 and 1.5 submitted to reddit March & April 2016.
 TABLEOFCONTENTS.

INTRODUCTION
i. WHATISMADEINCANADA? 2
ii. USINGTHISGUIDE. 4
THELIST
1. BLANKGARMENTS&MANUFACTURERS. 6
2. PANTS&DENIM. 8
3. MENS&WOMENSAPPAREL. 10
4. WOMENSAPPAREL. 14
5. MEN'STAILORED&DRESSATTIRE. 18
6. STREETWEAR. 20
7. ATHLETIC&SPORTSWEAR. 22
8. OUTERWEAR. 25
9. LEATHER&SHOES. 28
10. UNDERWEAR&SOCKS. 31
11. BABIES&CHILDREN. 33
12. ACCESSORIES. 35
OUTRODUCTION
iii. FINALWORD. 39
i. WHATISMADEINCANADA?
The Competition Bureau has two sets of guidelines for products sold as being made in Canada. These are Made in Canada and
Product of Canada. The latter is the more strict of the two, as illustrated by the guidelines shown below:
"Product of Canada" Claims
The Bureau generally will not challenge a representation that states that a good is a "Product of Canada" under the false or
misleading representations provisions of the Acts if these two conditions are met:
1. the last substantial transformation of the good occurred in Canada; and
2. all or virtually all (at least 98%) of the total direct costs of producing or manufacturing the good have been
incurred in Canada.
"Made in Canada" Claims
The Bureau will generally not challenge a representation that a good is "Made in Canada" under the false or misleading
representations provisions of the Acts if these three conditions are met:
1. the last substantial transformation of the good occurred in Canada;
2. at least 51% of the total direct costs of producing or manufacturing the good have been incurred in
Canada; and
3. the "Made in Canada" representation is accompanied by an appropriate qualifying statement, such as
"Made in Canada with imported parts" or "Made in Canada with domestic and imported parts". This could
also include more specific information such as "Made in Canada with 60% Canadian content and 40%
imported content".
In both cases, all of the conditions must be met in order for the company to thoroughly avoid getting into trouble over the labelling
of their products.
The Competition Bureau accepts complaints from customers who feel that the claims made by companies are false, or exaggerated.
This can include things like deceptively Canadian branding when the garment is in fact imported. I encourage everyone to register
complaints if they see such practices.
If you've ever looked closely at your clothing label, you may have noticed that the tag (inside the garment, usually on the left side of
the body, though sometimes the label at the neck) has something that looks like this on it:
100% COTTON
WASH COLD WITH LIKE COLOURS
TUMBLE DRY LOW
MADE IN CANADA
CA 12345
The last bit, the CA with five numbers, is a unique identifier for any business that "manufactures, processes or finishes of a textile
fibre product, or is engaged in the business of importing or selling any textile fibre product in Canada". These numbers are searchable
in the Industry Canada (Competition Bureau) database, which you can find here.

This lets you find out more about the supply chain through which your garments travel, and in some cases allows you to know who
actually made the clothing you wear. Companies often contract the manufacture of their garments, and the CA number will usually
tell you exactly who made it, regardless of whose label is on it.
More information about Made in Canada claims can be found here at the Competition Bureaus website.

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ii. USINGTHISGUIDE.
This guide is by no means considered exhaustive. It is the result of some hobbyist detective work, careful shopping, internet
conversations, and random discoveries made from approximately 2012 to 2016. There are almost certainly more brands out there
who manufacture their goods in Canada. I would be eager to hear about them. If you come across a companyor decide to found
one yourselfplease contact me at clothingfromcanada@gmail.com.
Bolded words (such as the names of the companies herein) are hyperlinks. Clicking on them will take you to a website, most usually
the landing page of a company or their webstore. There are also a few peppered throughout the document that refer to other web
pages for pertinent reading. The table of contents also contains hyperlinks to allow jumping to different points in the document.
This document is organized into sections based on the type of clothing, for easy searches. There is occasionally overlap between
categories. Within each category, the companies are listed in alphabetical order with a short description and some details of where
they manufacture. Some entries are more sparse than others, due to paucity of available information, or possibly just hastiness or
laziness on my part.
The companies here listed were selected with a rather nebulous list of criteria. One major limitation is that the list does not include
merchants who have storefronts on sites like Etsy. Were this the case, the list would be far longer and more difficult to keep up-to-
date. I encourage anyone interested in buying locally made goods to look on sites like Etsy as well, as there is a wealth of options
available for Canadian-made clothing and accessories. They also have an established community of Canadian makers, who
recently did a series of nation-wide pop-up markets.
I am indebted to a number of sources for inciting my interest in made-in-Canada clothing and fashion. In order of publication:

The challenge: to live (and buy) 100% Canadian.

Gail Johnson, The Globe and Mail, 15 Sept. 2011

They make it here, or do they? The confusing and opaque search for clothing thats truly made in Canada.
. Nathalie Atkinson, The National Post, 6 Jul 2013

The made in Canada brand: does it even make any economic difference?
Armina Ligaya, The Financial Post, 15 Feb 2014

Why small manufacturers are returning to Made in Canada

Alexandra Lopez-Pacheo, The Financial Post, 14 Jul 2013

I would also like to thank all the Canadian redditors in this original thread who provided links and information to help me expand
this list. Corrections to manufacturing locations, names of companies, and even some unfortunate news about companies offshoring
their manufacturing are all owed to the users who commented on that thread. Thanks, reddit.
Please feel free to contact me at the e-mail address noted above for any other comments or concerns about this guide.
Now on to the list.

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1. BLANKGARMENTS&MANUFACTURERS.
Chemise Empire (Empire Shirts)
Made in Louiseville, QC. Uniform, dress, and military shirt makers. Raised by Wolves used their services for oxford cloth
button downs in one season a couple years back.
CYC Design Corporation
Made in Vancouver, BC. Founded in 1996 by Craig Atkinson, originally to cater to Japanese companies. More recently
they have produced and designed garments for Arcteryx and MEC, as well as companies in the U.S.A. like Alife and
Engineered Garments. This is the manufacturer that makes garments for Wings + Horns and Reigning Champ (all owned
by the same people as CYC), and also Supreme at one point (possibly still). Not sure if they do their own knitting and
dyeing, but at the very least the sewing is done there.
Ethica/Attraction
Made in Lac Drolet, QC. Garments featuring organic cotton and some recycled fabrics, with a focus on sustainability. They
make a lot of your basic items, like t-shirts and sweats, as well as some accessories like scarves, mittens, and tuques.
Highline Apparel
Made in Toronto, ON. Shirts, sweats, and a few accessories made using primarily organic ringspun cotton, as well as other
fabrics like 50/50 cotton-poly. Company focus on sustainable practices and involvement with green initiatives in Ontario.
Jerico
Knit, cut, dyed, and sewn in Scarborough (Toronto), ON. Basic tees, sweats, polos, and occasionally shorts/pants. Unisex,
as well as male- and female-specific styles.
WS & Co
Made in Toronto, ON. Parent company of the Redwood Classics label, which consists primarily of tees and sweats.
Their factory does private label work for many brands and has also produced the Olympic apparel for both Roots and
Hudsons Bay Company.
Roopa Knitting Mills
Knit, cut, dyed, and sewn in Caledon, ON. They also sell fabrics, as opposed to finished/sewn garments. They make the
sweats that Raised by Wolves use in many of their lines.
Shirtfit
Made in Concord, ON. Parent company of Shirtfit and Royal Shirt Co. Founded in 1969 by Italian immigrants Luigi and
Maria dAbbondanza, and now helmed by their daughter Anita. Yet another manufacturer that was tapped by Raised by
Wolves for some of their elongated flannel button-downs in the Fall/Winter 2015 release. Shirtfit has also made garments
for Harry Rosen and Barneys New York. Royal Shirt Co. is stocked by Model Citizen in Torontos Kensington Market
neighbourhood, the only retailer in Canada that I know of for this brand.
Vetements Cookshire Inc.
Made in Cookshire, QC, just outside of Sherbrooke. Owned by the folks who founded the Qubec-based Tristan (also
known as Tristan et Iseut) clothing store, this maker of blazers and jackets for men and women was opened quite recently,
in 2013 I believe.

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2. PANTS&DENIM.
The Canadian Denim Company
Made in Montral, QC (possibly). Kickstarter that aimed to establish another Canadian denim brand. Denim is sourced from
Cone mills in Greensboro, NC and the jeans are sewn in Canada (probably in Montreal or Beauce, QC), and finished off
with repurposed moose leather patches obtained from the Wendake Huron-Wendat First Nations. They currently have one
fit, the Louie, which is a slim-straight 13.5 oz. jean.
dutil.
Made in California, USA. Denim shop right next to Sydneys on Queen Street in downtown Toronto. They make some of
their own items. Their denim fabric itself also comes from Cone Mills, and is sewn in California. One of two exceptions on
this list.
Naked & Famous
Made in Montral, QC. Founded by a rather interesting fellow named Brandon Svarc. Known previously for their use of
weird fabrics (like glow-in-the-dark and mint scratch-and-sniff denim...seriously) and for making the world's heaviest
denim jeans. Primarily men's raw/selvedge denim, and some apparel (including sweaters and button-downs) but they've
also started making ladies' denim in a couple of fits. They also recently collaborated with an increasingly popular menswear
company called Frank & Oak for a few pieces. Frank & Oak do not typically manufacture in Canada, unfortunately. N&F
have shifted recently from the weird denim styles they used to be known for into a more refined and serious label,
targeting denim-heads around the world.
Ol Denim
Made in USA, but a Canadian company: Headquartered in Saskatoon, SK. Newcomer to the raw denim market. The
second of two exceptions on this list, as they manufacture in the United States. The denim itself comes from Kuroki Mills,
in Japan.
Second Jeans
Made in Beauce, QC. Known for their "yoga jeans" which have a lot of stretch and are apparently quite comfortable. A
favourite of many women I know. They also make some other women's garments, but free moving jeans are the mainstay.
Direct quote from a lady I know who tried their jeans: They make my bum look like some sort of exotic fruit.
United Stock Dry Goods
Made in Toronto, ON. Company started by the owner of Sydney's, a menswear shop located on Queen Street West in
downtown Toronto. Raw denim is the focus, but they also make menswear. They have two fits of jean (narrow and slight,
with slight being the skinnier of the two) in several colours each, as well as making some sweats, tees, and button downs.

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3. MENS&WOMENSAPPAREL.
18 Waits
Made in Toronto, ON. Menswear. They make everything from sweaters and tees to full suits and outerwear. Their clothes
follow a less-is-more design approach, often with clean, almost minimalist aesthetics, though they usually have flannels
and button-downs in more dynamic patterns.
60N 95W
Not sure where in Canada its made. Basic unisex stuff like t-shirts and sweats, some of which feature Chris Hadfield (like
a skateboarding astronaut graphic tee).
Anin
Made in Victoria, BC. Surfing-inspired clothing. Targeted towards men mostly, but some unisex styles as well. Button-down
shirts, tees, sweats, hats, and accessories. They also make actual surfboards in a variety of sizes and styles.
Bon Vivant
Made in Montral, QC. Menswear. In-house brand of a shop that sells a lot of the Canadian-made fashions here. They
make button-down shirts, some pants and shorts, and a few bags. Style is sort of a toss-up between Naked & Famous
and Muttonhead. They have shirts in nice solid colours, as well as some more interesting patterns, and in a range of fabrics
including oxford cloth, linen, and gingham. Most of their fabrics are produced in Japan and the garments are made here.
Boutique Blank
Made in Montral, QC, and environs. Casual wear for adults and children. Mens fashions consist mostly of tees, long-
sleeves and sweats, while the womens line also extends to skirts and dresses along with other casual wear. They have a
few items for babies and some accessories as well (bag, watch cap, etc.). They are the sister brand of Ionik (see the
athletic & sportswear section).
le Chteau
Headquartered in Ville St.-Laurent, QC. Some items made in Canada, most are not. Not sure where exactly the MiC stuff
is actually manufactured. Mens and womens formal-ish clothing. Bit of a younger look to most of their clothing, and
generally they put more emphasis on their women's line.
C&O Apparel
Made in Burnaby, BC. Menswear and womenswear. Parent company that manufactures under several brands, both
created by them and acquired from other companies, spanning regular apparel to winter-oriented outerwear. Their own
label Rough Dress is, I believe, sold at Costco. They also have a label called Tuff Athletics that sells, as you guessed,
athletic wear. Their website suggests that they do some manufacturing overseas, but this could be in reference to the
sourcing of their fabrics, as opposed to the actual construction of garments.
Chlorophylle
Some items made in Qubec, most made overseas. Qubcois outerwear company, making everything from winter jackets
to underwear and accessories for men and women.
East Coast Lifestyle
Some items made in Canada, not sure where. Brand is based out of Halifax, NS. Sweats, tees, some accessories such
as hats and bags. Leaning towards streetwear in their aesthetic. Of 156 items in their online store, 26 (17%) are made here
(you can filter for it in their webstore). The made in Canada items are predominantly sweats and t-shirts.
Eglis Sheep Farm
Made in Minnitaki, ON. High-quality woolen knits and accessories for adults and children. Founded in 1952 by Swiss
immigrants Robert and Margarit Egli. Fairly well-known for their sheepskin slippers, which are incredibly warm and cushy
and will last many years if treated well.
Freyja Canada
Made in Canada, not sure where. Headquartered in Toronto, ON. Sweaters, hats, and accessories for men and women.
All products are made of 100% Icelandic wool. Designs and patterns are fairly traditional winter fare, with beautiful results.
Granted Clothing
Made in Richmond, BC. Beautiful hand-knit wool sweaters and accessories with lots of interesting patterns (including things
like owls and CBC logos).

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Hemp & Co.
Made in Victoria, BC. Clothing for men and women made from Canadian-grown hemp. Most styles are fairly casual,
comprising tees, sweats, and even some underwear, but they carry mens oxford cloth button-downs, and skirts and
dresses for the ladies as well.
Homespun Knitwear
Made in Vancouver, BC. High-quality shirts, primarily tees of several varieties and Henleys (the shirts with a few buttons in
the centre of the neck). Not available online from the manufacturer, only from resellers/stockists.
Illbury & Goose
Made primarily in London, ON, but also in other locations. Mens and womens clothing, accessories, and so on. This
company does a little bit of everything, from unisex apparel to apothecary products to accessories and leather goods. Not
everything is made here, but most of it is, by local artisans from whom I&G source the final products. The company name
comes from businesses started by family members of the two founders, Illbury Furs and Nielsen's Flowers & The Country
Goose, both originally founded in 1928 (neither is operational any more).
Marc de Storm
Made in Montreal, QC. Menswear for cyclist commuters. They make a small line of button-down shirts, polos, and
short/long-sleeved tees in functional fabrics.
Movementglobal
Probably made in Vancouver, BC. A toss-up between activewear and everyday clothing, primarily for women but with a
small mens line as well. Dresses, tunics, sweats, and so on for the ladies; shorts and a few tees and long-sleeves for the
men. Most of the garments are made using bamboo fabric.
Muskoka Bear Wear
Made in the Muskoka region, ON. Casuals and loungewear for men, women, and kids. Similar in aesthetic to the Roots
camp clothing, but actually made in Canada, instead of just pretending to be. They even have made in Canada socks.
Nifty.
Muttonhead
Made in Toronto, ON for the most part. Lots of sweats, tees, hats, dress shirts, and slacks, with a more active, outdoorsy
slant. All their clothes are designed to be unisex, and most are entirely manufactured in Toronto. Some are made in the
USA hats and baseball shirts, for instance). Recent lines have begun to incorporate more technical fabrics, like their
waterproof camping hoodies and some of their jackets.
Needs&Wants Studios
Made in Toronto, ON. Forward-thinking men's apparel, including jackets and flannel button-downs with unique silhouettes
and patterns. One of their trademarks is a peacoat or coachs jacket with each sleeve being a different colour or material
(wool on one side and leather on the other, for instance).
North American Quality Purveyors
Some items made in Toronto, ON, others elsewhere. NAQP is an online shop that has a lot of made in Canada and made
in USA brands for sale, but they also have their own small line consisting of sweaters, button-downs, t-shirts, and some
accessories like hats and gloves. The tees and sweats are made in Toronto by WS & Co (see the blanks &
manufacturers section).
Northern Park
Made in Toronto, ON. Sweats and tees for men, women, and children. All featuring a mooses head logo. Founded in
2012, this company gives a percentage of their revenue to the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Service.
Nuvango
Made in Toronto, ON. Exceedingly loud clothing for men and women, including graphic tees, bodysuits, tank tops, boxer
briefs, jinbei (misnamed as kimonos on the website), and so on. They even have some kids apparel. Lots of the garments
are made of polyester, and if I were a gambling man I would put my money on these being sublimation printed garments.
The Imaginary Foundation does these as well
Outclass
Made in Toronto, ON. Menswear. Basics like slacks and button-downs, as well as more casual wear, all often with unique
prints and cuts. Some of their garments are a bit more on the flamboyant side, but they also make clean, solid-coloured
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Parks Canada
Not sure where theyre made. A lot of the gear that Parks Canada sells is actually made here, which is pretty nice. Shirts,
caps, jackets, shawls, and all sorts of other stuff for adults and children, all celebrating our national parks and featuring that
handsome beaver logo.
Province of Canada
Presumably made in Toronto, ON. Casual clothing for men and women, consisting of tees (short and long sleeve), sweats,
hats, and accessories. Many of the sweats are unisex. They use ringspun cotton for their tees, which makes them lighter,
softer, and more durable.
Red Canoe
Some items made in Canada, not sure where. Casual mens, womens, and childrens clothing celebrating cultural
institutions like bush planes, the CBC, and the RCAF. Their made in Canada items consist mostly of t-shirts, with a few
sweaters, jackets, and hats.
Sitka Surf Company
Not sure where in Canada theyre made, but the company is based in Victoria, BC. Far from being just a surfwear company,
Sitka makes a wide range of apparel for men and women, from button down shirts to sweats to outerwear to a small
selection of denim. Many of their products are made in Canada, though it seems that the outerwear is not, and their denim
is made in the U.S.A. (from Cone Mills fabric, no less).
Strong & Free Apparel
Headquartered in Saint John, NB, not sure what city theyre made in. Graphic t-shirts and sweatshirts, as well as several
bags, including a leather shoulder bag. Most products 100% made in Canada.
Tristan
Headquartered in Montral, QC. Alternatively (or formerly?) named Tristan & Iseut. Broad array of clothing and accessories
for men and women. Some items made in Canada, but not sure where the MiC stuff is actually manufactured. One
manufacturing facility is located in Cookshire, QC, but this location only makes blazers and jackets.
Twenty Tees
Made in Montral, QC. Oddly enough this is not a Canadian company, but an American one, with headquarters in Newport
Beach, CA and an office in NYC. But they manufacture in a vertically-integrated factory in Montral. This might be because
the founder, David Helwani, is from Montral. Apparently the mills owned by this fellow do a lot of work for Alice & Olivia,
Rag & Bone, Alexander Wang, and Versace. Twenty Tees are a bit hard to categorize, because their womens and mens
lines are so different in aesthetic. The mens apparel is more streetwear-influenced, featuring mostly tees, sweats, and
hoodies. The womens wear on the other hand is a bit more grown up, incorporating solid colours and simple patterns into
their dresses and skirts, while also offering tees, tanks, and sweats in interesting cuts, and sometimes jackets and blazers.
Two Birds Apparel
Made in Vancouver, BC. Simple garments, generally made from organic fabrics, Includes tees, sweaters/cardigans, and
occasionally pants and shorts. Mostly unisex.
Wings + Horns
Made in Vancouver, BC. High-end men's clothing and accessories, founded by Craig Atkinson of CYC Design Corp, and
designed primarily by Raif Adelberg (at least originally). An urban-centered look, with a Japanese-influenced minimalist feel
and considerable breadth of product lines. Frequent collaborations with other brands (New Balance, Adidas, PORTER, and
so on), resulting in products like limited edition backpacks and shoes. They regularly make everything from accessories to
footwear to daily essentials.
Workshop
100% made in North America, some items made in Canada (probably in Vancouver, BC). In-house brand of Boys Co., a
Vancouver-based clothing store. The line mostly consists of tees, crew-necks, and button-down shirts, while also featuring
some sweats. Aesthetic bears resemblance to Outclass, Wings + Horns, and Bon Vivant.

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4. WOMENSAPPAREL.
Adhesif Clothing
Made in Vancouver, BC. Founded by designer (and native Montralaise) Melissa Ferreira. Clothing for women with emphasis
on sustainable and recycled fabrics.
Allison Wonderland
Made in Vancouver, BC. Two brands, Pillar and Allison Wonderland, made by the eponymous designer. Everyday wear for
women.
Anu Raina
Made in Oakville, ON. Fancy womens scarves made of that slightly sheer sort of material. Generally quite flashy designs,
and she even makes one with a map of the TTC subway on it.
Birds of North America
Made in Toronto, ON. Founded by Victoria, BC native Hayley Gibson in 2007. Prrimarily dresses, but in the past they have
also made onesies, as well as separate pants and blouse combos. The garments have a more youthful feel to them,
frequently using graphic prints and some of them having old-timey elements like collars and lots of buttons on dresses.
Some garments are more stark in appearance, with a sort of 1970s vibe to them.
Cecile Bnac Knitwear
Made in Vancouver, BC. Women's apparel, primarily sweaters and shirts, made from less common fabrics.
Crations Encore
Allegedly made in Montral, QC. Could not be verified but many sources suggest this is the case. Some products are
tagged as Made in Canada on their website, but the tagging is inconsistent, which could simply be human error. Womens
clothing and accessories, including dresses, shirts, bags, hats, etc. Many of the products feature graphic prints, interesting
patterns, and diverse colour combinations.
Dagg and Stacey
Made in Toronto, ON. Founded in 2001, with their first collection released in 2003. Womens clothing, of a fairly casual
bent. Newest collection features very clean aesthetic with some interesting features. Dresses in soft fabrics with a sash
resembling an obi, flared cropped pants, extended button-down shirts. Some pieces have a more androgynous look while
others are more traditionally feminine, helped along by some simple prints here and there. Typical of womens lines, the
S/S lines tend to be more colourful. Past lines have had a less androgynous look.
Dorothea Knitting Mills, Inc.
Made in Toronto, ON. DKM is the parent company of Parkhurst, Cotton Country, and Outdoor Edition, all sub-companies
that sell knitted clothing and accessories for women. While about 25% of their production has been offshored, the majority
of their products are still made here. They are best known for the Parkhurst brand. All of them are retail-only, and the website
requires a name and address to get a list of stockists, but keep an eye out and you might see them in the wild.
encircled
Made in Toronto, ON. Womens lifestyle and sort-of-activewear brand. Their signature piece is a really very interesting thing
called the Chrysalis Cardi which is basically a large piece of fabric with snaps on it that can be transformed into a number
of different garments depending on how you arrange it https://www.encircled.ca/pages/how-to-wear). The motivation
behind the brand is designing highly functional clothing with which you can do more will less, so many of their garments
are re-arrangeable to be worn a number of ways.
Femme de Carriere
Likely made in QC, not sure where. Some made in Canada lines, similar to Tristan and le Chteau. Created in 1979,
specializes in women's workwear. Suits, standalone pieces, skirts, and dresses. It's a grab bag - many pieces are for the
older crowd, and many pieces are for the mid-20's just starting out with her career crowd.
FIG
Made in Montral, QC. Described as "travel wear for women". The theme of their garments is comfort and ease of
movement. They also make some accessories. FIG also makes an effort not only to manufacture here, but to source fabrics
from Canada as well, and they frequently make use of organic and eco-friendly fabrics in their pieces.
Front Room
Made in Calgary, AB. Professional clothing (tops, mostly) designed for women with larger busts. Founded in 2015.

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Horses Atelier
Made in Toronto, ON. Ludicrously expensive womens fashions, ranging from smoking dresses (an interesting and
intriguing response to the smoking jacket) to obis (the thick, heavy sashes worn to hold kimonos in place).
Jessica Rose
Made in Toronto, ON. Founded in 2009. Ladies clothing, primarily dresses in a number of different cuts and patterns.
Range goes from decidedly casual to fairly professional, though nothing crazy formal. Emphasis on versatility between
climates, packability for those who travel, and freedom of movement.
Joseph Ribkoff
Mostly made in Montral, QC. Joseph Ribkoff is a Montreal-based designer for woman's workwear that began his work in
1957. His pieces are designed and manufactured in Montreal and can be found in more upscale boutiques. They are
mostly tops and dresses. Pieces tend to be made of stretchier material and colorful patterns that are geared toward older
professionals. A store locator is available from the website.
Judith and Charles
Made in either Montreal, QC or Toronto, ON. Womenswear retailer whose tag line is "Tailored with love in Canada". Similar
aesthetic to Smythe, but with a broader range of products, covering less formal attire as well as formalwear such as suits,
blazers, and pants. The Inspire section of their website is very interesting, encompassing photography, short bios of
influential designers and women, and even soundscapes.
Kim & Co.
Made in Montral, QC. Founded in 1988. Wide range of womens clothing spanning casual to professional attire. Everything
from cardigans to skirts and pants. A mix of styles, including pretty busy/flashy prints for dresses, while also including solid-
coloured and fairly minimalist shirts and pants. This brand is peculiarly active in the television home-shopping scene,
including TSC and QVC.
Kollonta
Made in Montral, QC. Founded in 1998 by Gabrielle Tousignant, the brand is nanmed after famous Russian feminist
political figure Alexandra Kollontai ( ) who helped to establish International Womens Day. Large
variety of garments, from lingerie to outerwear. Patterns range from very minimalistic to very dynamic, with many garments
on the more muted side, featuring contrasting seams, buttons, or stitching. The stock available line in their store is enormous
(most likely spanning several season releases) so dive in.
Mlissa Nepton
Made in Montral, QC. Womens clothing with a modern yet not-too-formal look. Clean lines and minimal patterns,
comprising slacks, shirts of various styles, jackets, and blouses.
Nicole Bridger
90% of their products are made in Vancouver, BC. Womens clothing company covering many bases, including jackets
and blazers, sweaters/cardigans, dresses, and even maternity wear. Nicole previously partnered with lululemon to create
their ecologically-focused brand Oqoqo (now defunct), before striking out on her own.
Obakki
Made in Vancouver, BC. Founded in 2005 by Treana Peake. Elegand and simple womens clothing from skirts to jackets
and scarves. Obakkis revenues support the operation and administrative costs of its philanthropic counterpart, the Obakki
Foundation. The Foundation aims to provide better access to drinking water and education in Africa.
Ovate
Made in Montral, QC. Sleek, modern clothing for women. On quite a fashion-forward tip, withy very minimal aesthetics
and unusual cuts and styling. They used to make menswear as well but they stopped a few years ago. You can still
occasionally find men's pieces on sites like Grailed, but they're expensive to begin with and they're now limited edition, so
you do the math.
Priory of Ten
Designer now based in NYC, but items made in Canada, not sure where. Austere and elegant womens clothing. Solid
colours, very minimalist in its appearance. Similar to Ovate in some ways. The brand was initially an in-house brand for
Vancouver clothing store Board of Trade, owned by Eunice Quan and David Lin (now defunct). The founding designer is
Mei Liu, a Chinese-Canadian double migre who now resides in New York, formerly in Toronto.

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Skinny Sweats
Made in Toronto, ON. Like Muttonhead, this is a brand that openly espouses the slow design principle, a response to the
concept of fast fashion. Founded by Adrienne Butikofer. Mostly designed with women in mind, but their catalog has a few
items that are unisex, such as t-shirts and sweatshirts. The tone of their garments is decidedly casual, but with enough flair
to elevate them above the crushing a pint of B&J while watching Bridesmaids for the tenth time echelon.
Smythe
Not sure where made, but based in Toronto, ON. Apparel for women, with a somewhat more professional and/or high
fashion slant. The brand is primarily known for their blazers, which feature interesting cuts and patterns.
Tonia Debellis
Made in Toronto, ON. Apparel and some outerwear with a decidedly skiing-influenced look. Think aprs ski at a chalet in
Gstaat
Vronique Milijkovitch
Made in Montral, QC. High-fashion womens clothing, including shirts, dresses, and pants. Looks vary significantly from
season to season, but looser-fitting, drapey styles seem to be de rigueur.
we3 Designs
Made in Vancouver, BC. Women's clothing and accessories, simple pieces with emphasis on sustainable fabrics.
Established in 2007 by Glencora Twigg, Jessica Vaira and Christine Hotton as an offshoot of their clothing boutique
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Artvictus
Headquartered in Mississauga, ON, garments made in multiple locations in Canada. Custom-made dress shirts with lots
of colour and fabric options, at relatively reasonable prices. Their staple is the Oxford, but they will make just about anything
(with the one unfortunate exception being dress shirts with Mandarin collars).
Braemore Ties
Made in Toronto, ON. Established in 1937. As far as I know, all they make are nice ties. Despite being up to date, their
website is fairly atrocious. It might be more worth your while to find stockists.
Coppley
Headquartered in Hamilton, ON, garments made elsewhere in Canada. Men's suits and shirts at similar prices to brands
like Samuelsohn. Founded in 1858 (!). Their company history makes some spurious claims to a "family crest", despite this
representing incorrect nomenclature and the fact that such a thing does not exist in Canadian or British heraldry (coats of
arms belong to individuals, not families, and are rarely made hereditary).
Dion Neckwear
Made in Toronto and Vaughan, ON. Ties and formal wear for men.
Forsyth Shirts
Possibly defunct. Made in Cambridge, ON. Founded in 1903. There were many stories about them closing shop a few
years ago. It's possible that they only do commercial orders now. Their original website has a "copyright 2005" blurb on it,
but the website linked above seems up to date. Their main business is the Oxford shirt in its many varieties.
Jack Victor
Made in Montral, QC. Founded in 1913. Suits and shirts for men, ranging from formal to more casual cuts and styles.
They source their fabrics primarily from Italy.
JP Tilford by Samuelsohn
Made in Montral, QC. As the name implies, this is a second label under the Samuelsohn umbrella, sold exclusively by
Harry Rosen, and available in their online shop. Expect similar styles as the parent brand.
Lipson Shirtmakers
Made in Toronto, ON. A wide range of dress shirts and other button-down styles in numerous cuts and fabrics. Founded
in 1958 and featuring rather distinct branding that involves a replica of Alexandre Dumas' sword.
Made
Made in Toronto, ON. Completely custom menswear. Walk in, throw some ideas around, get a custom-bespoke suit from
a wide variety of fabrics and materials. Turnaround
Philip Sparks
Made in Toronto, ON, in the Junction neighbourhood. Shop used to be located on Foxley street just off of Ossington.
Tailored and bespoke formalwear, as well as more off-the-rack products for everyday wear. Retail only. They also make
some products for women, including outerwear (or they did, the last time I checked).
Samuelsohn
Made in Toronto, ON. Founded by an emigr from New York in 1923. High quality suits and shirts, ranging from classic to
modern, rakish looks.
S. Cohen Inc.
Made in Montral, QC. Founded by a Russian migr named Benjamin Cohen with the help of his son Saul. Good quality
for their price point, and they have an excelleny made-to-measure program. The high performance gallery on their website
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4 Horsemen Supplies
Made in Victoria, BC. In-house line of the upscale 4 Horsemen boutique. Streetwear with something of a high-fashion
influence. They also make some accessories and household items.
The Escape Movement
Made in North Bay, ON. Streetwear consisting primarily of solid colours and simple patterns (like stripes or bisected two-
colour garments), with a rather nice feather logo. They make mens and womens clothing. The mens line consists mostly
of tees, tank tops, and sweatshirts. The womens line is similar, and has a few accessories, as well as leggings/pants, and
leg warmers.
Get Fresh Company
Some products made in Toronto, ON. Products ranging from solid colour, minimal pieces (their Barebones collection, for
example) to more in-your-face branding with some pieces resembling the legendary Hood by Air brand out of NYC.
Illustrated Example
Made in Vancouver, BC and other locations within Canada. Clothing line owned by the same folks as Livestock, a chain of
clothing stores across Canada, started in Toronto. Streetwear with a techwear influence, featuring a lot of waterproof and
breathable fabrics, and an emphasis on functionality. Vaguely similar in aesthetic to Arcteryx Veilance and wings + horns
(see below) but more accessibly priced and without the almost ascetic minimalism that Veilance espouses. Lots of
outerwear, t-shirts, sweats, dress shirts, and accessories. Many of their fabrics come from Japan, some are from Ontario
(possibly from Roopa Knitting Mills).
The Legends League
Made in Toronto, ON. No-nonsense modern streetwear with a slight varsity vibe and small flourishes in design.
Nine Vancouver
Some products made in Vancouver, BC. Small releases of tees, sweats, and especially hats in interesting fabrics. Releases
lately consist primarily of accessories like hats and socks. Having ordered from them a couple times, their shipping times
can be quite long due to a relocation of the label head to Amsterdam. Some items are not made in Canada (socks, for
example, are made in Europe) but generally most items are.
The Nowhere Fast Brand
Probably made in Edmonton, AB. Athletic-ish apparel including baseball jerseys, sweats, tees, 5-panel hats, and tank tops.
Minimal branding, as a rule, with occasional text on sweats and tees. Founded by Wes O'Driscoll.
NTHNG
Made in Toronto, ON. Their signature product is the "Perfect Tee", an elongated tee shirt with raw seams and a loose fit. A
good general indicator of their modern streetwear aesthetic. Casual streetwear, generally tees, sweats, jackets, and
occasionally shorts/pants. They incorporate a more direct southeast Asian influence into their gear, while at the same time
using the Futhark (Viking alphabet) for their principal branding.
Octobers Very Own
Some items made in Canada. Drakes brand. Mostly sweats and tees.
Raised by Wolves
Headquartered in Montral, QC (formerly Ottawa, ON), garments made in various locations by different manufacturers,
almost always in Canada (a few are made in USA, and recently, they very unfortunately started stocking underwear and
socks made in China). Very popular with the streetwear crowd, sometimes half-seriously called the Canadian Supreme.
Their line consists entirely of single-season releases, so every product is essentially limited edition. They tend to do a mixture
of in-your-face branding and more subtle pieces, as well as collaborations with brands like Ebbets Field Flannels, Vans,
Filling Pieces, and so on. Broad mixture of apparel and accessories, even socks and incense.
Sons of Odin/The Feral
:Likely manufactured in Toronto, ON. Dark and solid colour palettes dominate, with their line encompassing sweaters,
outerwear, and basics like t-shirts with unusual design flourishes.
Supreme
NYC streetwear brand, oddly enough some of their garments are made in Canada. Legendary hype surrounds this
company. Favourite of some of the fellas in Odd Future. Where applicable, made in Vancouver, BC by the same
manufacturer as Wings + Horns and Reigning Champ. It is possible that they no longer manufacture there, but as far as I
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Barbarian Rugby Wear
Made in Kitchener, ON. As the name implies, they make rugby-focused clothing including more casual, cotton rugby shirts
(those stripy, collared ones), as well as more modern sportswear (for people who actually play rugby). They also make
socks, shorts, and a few other items.
Dear Lil Devas
Made in Markham, ON. Loose-fitting yoga clothing for women and men, along with a few accessories. Garments frequently
feature bamboo fabric. They also make some cloaks for women, as well as some skirts and dresses.
Ionik
Made in Montral, QC. Sister brand of Blank (see mens and womens apparel section). Sportswear for men, women,
and children. They make a decent range of tennis apparel (hats, skirts, dresses, shirts, and so on), along with the regular
fare of tees, sweats, shorts, and even some underwear. No English site, unfortunately, so brush off your dictionary. Some
items appear not to be made in Quebec (hats, for example are designed and decorated within the province), and are
probably not made in Canada, but most other things are.
J76 Athletic Wear
Made in Vancouver, BC. They have a second line called Leostar Athletica. Stretchy yoga-type clothing for women. Lots
of leggings, sports bras, and so on. They also make a substantial variety of more general casual clothing under the J76
brand. They also have a limited range of mens styles, consisting of a few sweats and a jacket.
Karma
Made in Vancouver, BC. More activewear for women, spanning weight lifting, running, yoga, and loungewear. Products
range from sports bras to dresses and pants. The actual workout gear uses a lot of patterns, but the aprs and casual
wear general leans towards the sort of drapey-fit solid colour garments currently in vogue.
Keylime
Made in Vancouver, BC. Activewear for adults and children. Founded in 2007. Their only two retail locations are in Edmonton
and Sherwood Park, but they have an online store as well. Tees, long-sleeves, pants, tights, and even some underwear.
They also stock accessories from other brands in their online store.
Michi
Made in Toronto, ON. Womens activewear. Founded in 2010 by Michelle Watson, who previously designed activewear
for Ralph Lauren. I had a hard time categorizing this one, since its ostensibly activewear but brings such a high-fashion
influence to it that it looks like fancy dress. Very unusual cuts and silhouettes, but always focusing on freedom of movement
and the ability to stay cool. They make everything from underwear (where they got their start) to jackets.
Minnow Bathers
Made in Toronto, ON. Bathing suits for women. One dollar from each sale is donated to the Save Our Seas Foundation.
National Athletic Goods
Made in Vancouver, BC by the same company as Homespun Knitwear. High-end sweats and shirts inspired by vintage
sportswear from the 1930s and 1940s. Similar to Homespun, it is not available directly through the manufacturer, only from
resellers/stockists.
Niko Apparel Systems / Nine-O
Made in Hamilton, ON. Top of the line sportswear, specifically uniforms and team wear. Services like bonding, laser cutting,
sublimation, and embroidery. Founded in 1996, this seems to be the parent company of Nine-O, which is the name
actually printed on the garments at the end of the day. Niko is the custom side of the business, where you can design
uniforms using their broad range of services. Nine-O has ready-to-wear lines and while they dont have an online shop,
they do have a store locator.
Om
Made in Qubec (likely Montral). An activewear company with a strong cyclist influence, Om makes clothing out of
alternative and more sustainable fabrics for men, women, and babies. Their womens line is a bit more broad, encompassing
pants, dresses, and leggings, while the mens offerings cover primarily t-shirts, long-sleeves, and jackets.
Public Myth
Made mostly in Vancouver, BC, sometimes elsewhere in North America. Womens lifestyle and active/sportswear line,
founded in 2007. Shorts, sweats, tank-tops, tees, tights, etc. Not sure if its season-specific, but their clothing seems
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 colours and prints, but also more basic solid-colour garments. They also use alternative fabrics like bamboo, and something
called Supplex.
Prana Vida
Made in Winnipeg, MB. Primarily graphic leggings for women and babies, but also some tanks and tees as well.
Reigning Champ
Made in Vancouver, BC by the same company as Wings + Horns. Primarily focused on athletic wear (including boxing
robes, interestingly enough), but they also make more everyday pieces like jackets/outerwear, and hats. Seasons usually
offer a number of core garments that repeat in successive years, but with seasons often having an individual focused colour
palette. RC are known for the exceptionally high quality of their fleece garments.
Strongbody Apparel
Made in Vancouver, BC. Hats, t-shirts, shorts, and other activewear for men, often featuring odour-fighting technology.
They began from a Kickstarter campaign, and are using the same platform to expand their product line.
Terrafrog
Made in Toronto, ON. Founded in 2007 by Cori and Bobbi Windsor, two Sherwood Park, AB-born sisters. The garments
are designed in Alberta and it would seem that the manufacture is contracted out to another organization. Activewear for
women, primarily for running and yoga. Fabrics frequently consist of recycled materials.
Todd Snyder x Champion
Made in Canada, not sure where exactly. If I had to guess I would venture that its made by CYC in Vancouver. A
collaboration between well-known USA-based Champion athletic gear and New York-based designer (and Iowa native)
Todd Snyder. This seems to be an ongoing collaboration as opposed to a one-off release, and consists of tees and sweats
with more gregarious designs.
Tonic Active
Made in Vancouver, BC. Womens active wear. They use an impressive array of fabrics and make clothing designed for
yoga, tennis, running, and even everyday wear.
Zen Nomad
Made in Toronto, ON. Clothing primarily for women (but also featuring a decent range of products for men), clearly influenced
by yoga and dancing. All garments seem to centre on freedom of movement and comfort. Most use organic or otherwise
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Arc'teryx Veilance
Made in North Vancouver, BC. High-end techwear and urban-oriented outerwear. Less rugged-looking and very minimalist,
compared to their typical winter/mountaineering products. Some of Arcteryxs regular line is also made in Canada, but only
a small fraction.
Arctic North
Probably made in Montral, QC. Fur-lined parkas for men and women. Similar aesthetic to Canada Goose.
Baffin
Some products made in Canada, most likely in Stoney Creek (Hamilton), ON. Founded in 1997, Baffin makes outerwear
and apparel for extreme conditions, including jackets, boots, and a variety of thermal layers including socks and underwear.
Not all production is in Canada, but the company has commitments to fair labour practices, involvements with charity
organizations, and does strive to produce as much as possible here at home. They also make industrially-oriented products,
including things like CSA safety shoes.
Canada Goose
Made in Toronto, ON and Winnipeg, MB. Founded in Toronto in 1957. Favourite of actual arctic explorers and trust fund
brats with names like Becky and Chad the world over. Legendary warmth and quality, not much intro needed really. If you
have $700+ to spend on a jacket, chances are youll at least glance at one of these.
Chlorophylle
Headquartered in Quebec, probably in Chicoutimi. Activewear and outerwear for adults and children. Some items made in
Canada, though I get the impression that most are not. Very good quality from what I know about them, but of course
check the labels.
Climate Technical Gear (Sevaen)
Made in Dartmouth, NS. Hardcore outerwear for jobs that face cold temperatures, rain, and other extreme conditions.
Thermal and waterproof garments, high-vis, and even personal protective equipment for medical applications.
CMFR (Cold Manufactured)
Made in Winnipeg, MB. Winter jackets featuring down and fur, exceptional quality. Similar price point as Canada Goose,
but without the branding or populism. Minimalist looks with solid colours and an emphasis on functionality while keeping
things sleek and sharp.
Johnny Yiu
Made in Toronto, ON. More parkas, predominantly for women, but they also have two mens styles. Slightly more frou frou
than brands like Canada Goose, definitely more of a wealthy suburbanite look compared to the stripped down functionality
of other brands.
Kanuk
Made in Montral, QC. Founded in the 1970s, Kanuk makes winter coats and warm accessories (scarves, hats). They also
make lighter outerwear seasonally.
Mammoth Outerwear
Made in Toronto, ON. A company resulting from a successful Kickstarter campaign. Performance outerwear designed to
withstand Canadian winters. Every jacket sold contributes $10 to the Association for the Protection of Fur-bearing Animals.
Free shipping on orders within Canada.
Mission Workshop
Waterproof outerwear made in Vancouver, BC. This is a San Francisco-based company that got its start making bags for
bike messengers and other urban cyclists. They still make a range of excellent bags (almost all of their stuff is made in SF),
but have been expanding into other categories of apparel. They now make pants, shirts, and a range of waterproof
outerwear, the latter of which is made in Vancouver.
Moose Knuckles
Some items allegedly made in Winnipeg, MB. Moose Knuckles is another brand making conspicuously-branded parkas
for the Canadian winter. They have been accused recently of falsifying or exaggerating their made in Canada claims by
none other than the Competition Bureau of Canada (see link here). The CEO admitted in April that not all of their jackets
are made here (see link here), with some being made in Vietnam. Their website does not provide any information about
where each specific garment was made, but does have a lot of information about their domestic factories and how many
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Mountain Equipment Co-op
Headquartered in Vancouver, BC. Some items manufactured in various locations around Canada. Legendary Canadian
company that has its own line of products, and sells things made by others. Everything from ultralight camping gear to fuzzy
socks. Only some items are made in Canada, but you can filter for it on their webstore.
OSC Cross
Made in Toronto, ON. Stylish and functional outerwear featuring goose/duck down, shearling wool, and other classic cold-
weather materials. They also make some sweaters and accessories like beanies. Their products have a lifetime warranty
for craftsmanship.
Pajar
Heritage line made in Montral, QC. Most other products made overseas. Pajar primarily makes winter gear and outerwear,
including boots, shoes, and coats.
Quartz Nature
Made in Sainte-Hyacinthe, QC. Founded in 1997, Quartz makes parkas, and only parkas. They have several varieties, but
all are crafted for harsh winters with fur lined hoods and lots of insulation.
The Wild North
Made in Oakville, ON. More parkas for men and women. Not a huge number of styles, but they run the gamut from short-
length parkas to longer heavier coats, balancing style and functionality. The heavier ones are plainly harder wearing, but the
smaller parkas (and most of the womens line) seem targeted at city dwellers, for the most part.
Westcomb
Designed and manufactured in Vancouver, BC. Fleece, outerwear, and athletic apparel often geared towards winter
activities, for men and women. They also have garments for city dwellers and milder weather. Features very high quality
fabrics, including Schoeller technical fabrics (made in Switzerland), similar to some of the Mission Workshop pieces.

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Alberta Boot Company
Made in Calgary, AB. Founded in 1978. Hand-made cowboy and western boots for the discerning gentleman or lady.
Albertas sole western boot manufactuer.
Anfibio
Made in Montral, QC. Founded in 1968 as Chaussures DeLuca, Anfibio now makes waterproof winter boots, primarily
out of leather. They have a great deal of information about their brand, history, and manufacturing techniques on their
website. They make a wide variety of boots for men and women, ranging from rugged to stylish, all of them waterproof.
They make shoes up to size 19.
Boulet Boots
Made in St.-Tite, QC. Boots for adults and children. Established in 1933, Boulet is known primarily for making
western/cowboy boots, oddly enough. They also make work boots, motorcycle boots, and a variety of styles (again, mostly
western and cowboy) for women and children.
Canada West Boots
Made in Winnipeg, MB. Oddly enough also founded in 1978. Makers of western boots for men and women, as well as
work and service boots. Parent company of Brahma Boots. No online or direct sales, retail only.
la Canadienne
Headquartered in Montral, QC. Manufactured in Montral (presumably) and sometimes in Italy. Women's leather shoes
and boots, outerwear, and accessories.
Dayton Boots
Made in Vancouver, BC. Founded in 1946, the company had a reputation for making boots that were often involved in
fights, due to the bellicose natures of their owners (loggers, motorcyclists, and shitkicker Canadians). This led to their being
banned in some establishments. More recently, they became somewhat notorious for a collaboration with Wings + Horns
to make pre-distressed service boots. Decent range of styles for men and women. Made-to-order is their bread and butter,
and they frequently have one-off styles.
Himel Brothers Leather Company
Made in Toronto, ON from internationally-sourced leather. Ruinously expensive but beautiful leather jackets and some
accessories such as bags and wallets. Very high quality.
Kamik
Made primarily in Montral, QC, with some in Ontario, and New Hampshire (USA). Footwear company founded in 1898
that produces things like winter boots, rubber boots, and safety shoes, etc. Their website says that 73% of their products
are made in Canada, but the filter for made in Canada seems to show a rather limited selection. Many products are also
made in the USA. Interestingly, they have a recycling program for their old boots. You can drop off or mail in old pairs and
they will take them back to the factory for re-use.
m0851
Made in Montral, QC. Known for their bags and leather-based accessories, all of which are handcrafted in Montral. They
also sell outerwear, primarily leather jackets, but also non-leather goods for men and women.
Manitobah Mukluks
About 20% of their products are manufactured in Winnipeg, MB. Manitobah is an aboriginal-owned (Mtis-owned, to be
specific) company making a range of mukluks, moccasins, and storybootsboots decorated by Canadian Aboriginal
artisans who receive 100% of the proceeds from sale. Many products feature a custom-designed Vibram sole by Cree
artist Heather Endall.
Martino Footwear
Made in Qubec, QC. Founded in 1956. They have small lines (10-12 products for each gender) of boots made for women
and men. The boots are designed for harsh winters, and all are well-insulated and waterproof.
Mellow Walk
Made in Toronto, ON. Apparently the last shoe factory in Ontario, Mellow Walk makes a wide variety of CSA safety shoes
in an effort to dispel the notion that they are always, and by necessity, ugly. Decide for yourself.
Popov Leather
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Roots
Leather products allegedly made in Toronto, ON. Only their boots, belts, wallets, bags, and other leather goods are made
in Canada as far as I know. I had a pair of their boots one time. I treated them like shit and they still lasted me three Montral
winters (and all the water and salt those entail). Despite wrapping themselves in the Canadian flag, Roots sent most of their
manufacturing overseas by 2006, citing costs as the main precipitant.
Saute Mouton
Made in Qubec, QC. No-nonsense leather boots and shoes for men and women. Some products include sealskin and
cowhide (i.e. with hair), if youre into that sort of thing.
Terra Footwear
Some products made in Cambridge, ON (presumably). Terra makes CSA certified work boots in a number of styles, for
men and women. Not all of their products are made in Canada, but the webstore can be filtered to show the products that
are.
The Stowe
Made in Montreal, QC (speficially in Mile-End). Leather accessories, primarily womens bags. They also make wallets and
belts. Brand founded by Calgary native Molly Spittal.
Viberg
Made in Victoria, BC. Founded in 1931. They make boots and shoes, and are widely noted for their excellent quality,
durability, and style (do a search on /r/goodyearwelt and see for yourself). Considered by many to be the final word in
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CJ Grenier
Made in Montral, QC. Founded in 1860. Makers of bras and underwear for women.
Great Canadian Sox
Made in East York (Toronto), ON. Established originally as J.B. Field in Tavistock, ON in 1877. After changing hands once
or twice, the mills (in Stratford and Tavistock) were bought by the Great Canadian Sox Co. in 1998. Theyve had a plant in
East York since 2005. Everything from work, dress, and sports socks to diabetes and compression socks, for men and
women.
JM
Made in Montreal , QC. Underwear for men and women. Unfortunately they do not make bras, just underwear bottoms for
women. They also make mens swim suits and loungewear for all sexes, as well as a small selection of casual items like
bamboo-fibre t-shirts.
March and August
Made in Winnipeg, MB. More womens underthings. All designed by one woman, and all 100% made in Winnipeg. Not
quite lingerie, but also not quite regular underwear. Small release sizes, so seasons sell out quickly.
Mary Young
Likely made in Toronto, ON. Womens underwear and lingerie brand, also featuring some t-shirts, tank tops, and other
casual garments. Not all items are made in Canada, but most are.
Stanfield's
Made in Truro, NS. Founded in Truro in 1870 as Truro Woolen Mills. Interestingly, they made a particular long underwear
unshrinkable onesie that was popular with Klondike miners in the gold rush of 1897. Now they make a range of underwear,
socks, and some basics like t-shirts. For men, women, and children.
Thigh Society
Made in Montral, QC. Chafe-free panty shorts for active women. They wick sweat and contain no elastics, so while theyre
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Mini Mioche
Made in Toronto, ON. Organic, made-in-Canada clothing for babies and children up to 8 years old. Most of the clothing
seems relatively gender-neutral.
Mother Ease
Made in St. Catharines, ON. Cloth diapers and a few other odds and ends for tiny humans.
OuiMe
Made in Toronto, ON, despite the name. Another brand featuring organic cotton and making clothing for humans up to 8
years old. Started in 2012, partially motivated by a gap in the market for boys clothing. Designs feature graphic prints as
well as solid colours, with designs that mimic the clothing of urban 20 somethings these days. More geared towards boys,
it seems.
Triple Flip
Where applicable, made in Calgary, AB. Activewear line for young girls. Not all of their stuff is made here, but they suggest
that most of it is. Nice alternative to lululemons ivivva brand (which Im fairly sure is made in China).
VONBON
Made in Vancouver, BC. Similar in concept to Mini Mioche, this brand features organic cotton as well as a focus on
adjustable garments, allowing greater utility and longer wear through the childs growth stages. Also fairly unisex in their
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Ambler Hats
Made in Vancouver, BC, the company was originally founded in Canmore, AB by Peter Ambler. Since his death in 2004,
the company has since been bought by a husband-wife duo in Nelson BC. Makers of hats, from tuques to truckers. Lots
have graphic prints on them, but they also make plainer ones in a variety of colourways. MEC stocks some of their products,
including tuques and ball caps.
Barrington Griffiths Watches
Made in Calgary, AB. Swiss movement, Canadian assembly. Watches with a combination of minimalist modern styling and
classic silhouettes. They only make two models of watch, so choosing should be pretty easy.
Bite Beauty
Made in Toronto, ON. Lipsticks, glosses, and makeup. The makeup is entirely made with food-grade ingredients and is
apparently all-natural (which is a nebulous term, and should be taken with a grain of salt). No online shop, but their
products are available on Sephoras website for purchase. They also have a lab in SoHo, NYC where custom colours
can be blended on the spot. The factory is on Geary Ave., an indescribably ugly little street in Dovercourt Village, Toronto
that is experiencing some hype for its music scene of late. Bite was founded by Susanne Langmuir, who (probably
coincidentally) shares a last name with renowned chemist Irving Langmuir.
B
Made from reclaimed materials in Vancouver, BC. Wooden bowties. Wide selection of styles with colour accents to allow
matching and coordinating. They even have a tuxedo-appropriate black line and a line made of concrete from a
collaboration with dconstruct.
Cocotte quipement
Made in the Plateau Mont-Royal (Montral), QC. Messenger bags, backpacks, and other accessories for the hard-wearing
urban cyclist. Very few brick and mortar retailers (their only North American one being in Moncton, NB), so online is your
best bet.
Crown Cap
Made in Winnipeg, MB. Huge variety of different hat styles, mostly made in Canada. Everything from fur hats to five-panels
in Melton wool. Founded in 1934.
Custom Woolen Mills
Made in Carstairs, AB. A family-run woolen mill that has been operating for a few generations. They primarily sell yarn and
wool, but also make socks, blankets, and bedding. They sell kits to make your own garments as well, if youre one of the
hard-core DIY knitting types.
dconstruct
Made in Winnipeg, MB. Jewelry made from reclaimed resins and recycled materials. Stocked by a very impressive number
of stores across Canada, with a very large presence in Alberta and British Columbia.
Elaine Ho
Made in Montral, QC. Fairly minimalist jewelry, often consisting of highly geometric designs such as the Platonic solids, or
crystal-like structures. Mostly necklaces, pendants, and earrings.
eleven thirty
Made in Toronto, ON. Simple and elegant leather bags (shoulder bags and backbacks) for women. Made using full grain
leather and even several different types of cowhide (with hair on) for a pretty unique look. One of their three designs is a
bucket bag, a type of should bag that is essentially a large drawstring pouch.
FRG
Made in Ottawa, ON. Primarily womens jewelry. Tamara Steinborn and Nathan Dubo founded this brand in 2000, and have
created two off-shoot brands Rsse and Tamara Steinborn over the years. Their headquarters has moved several times,
but is now in Ottawas Byward Market.
Guild Eyewear
Made in Toronto, ON. Modern and somewhat flashy eyewear including sunglasses and Rx-ready frames in interesting
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KRANE
Made in Toronto, ON. High-end accessories and outerwear for men and women. They make a wide range of bags, as well
as wallets and other accessories, as well as selling a variety of peacoats, bombers, and other jackets and coats. Founded
by artist Ken Chow.
Lillie & Cohoe
Made in Nelson, BC. Fine womens hats since 1990, typically knitted or wool.
Ludachris Hats
Made in Mount Forest, ON. This hilariously named company does large-scale hat manufacturing in a number of styles,
primarily specializing in baseball hats and similar such headwear.
MacAuslands Woollen Mills
Made in Bloomfield, PEI. Another wool mill that primarily sells their yarn and fabric, but they also make some very nice wool
blankets in a number of basic patterns.
Made You Look
Made by numerous designers in Toronto, ON. Jewelry shop specializing in the works of local Toronto designers, everything
from casual jewelry to engagement and weddings rings.
Michique
Made in Sydney, Cape Breton Island, NS. Patent leather handbags, clutches, and other bags made by two sisters. Fairly
colourful, as a rule, and decorated with Swarovski crystals for their logo. I think Camilla Parker-Bowles was seen with one
of these once, so yeah. Get hype.
Monte & Coe
Made in Toronto, ON. Makers of fine bags in small batches. Sizes range from toiletry bags to duffel bags, featuring high
quality wool and full grain leather.
Mosher Originals
Made in Toronto, ON. Founded in 2012, the company got its start in making coats for dogs, strangely enough. From there
theyve expanded into making backpacks and accessories for humans as well. Designs range from courier-friendly
backpacks to belt bags and daypacks for hikers, to backpacks for kids. They source their fabrics from North American
suppliers, and generally use water-resistant fabrics.
Nocturnal Workshop
Made in Vancouver, BC. Backpacks, totes, and toiletry bags made with a keen eye to detail and modern design. Mostly
simple colour palettes, and technical features like taped seams, water resistant fabrics, and 3M reflective nylon abound.
Similar in some ways to Mission Workshop (from SF).
Olena Zylak
Made in Collingwood, Ontario. Knit hats (mostly tuques) and accessories for the ladies.
Puffin Gear
Made in Toronto, ON. Hats and scarves for adults and children, made of a wide variety of fabrics including Melton wool
and Polartec, to name just a couple.
Rapp Eyewear
Made in Toronto, ON. Flagship is in Little Portugal, on College Street in Toronto (right by Mod Club). Another Toronto-based
manufacturer of eyeglassses. Modern aesthetics and a focus on bespoke eyewear.
Smithbilt
Made in Calgary, AB. A hat-making company started by another Russian emigr in 1919. While they make quite a variety
of mens and womens hats their bread and butter is almost certainly the white cowboy hat favoured by folks at the Calgary
Stampede.
St. Moritz Watches/Momentum
Assembled in Vancouver, BC. Watches for men and women. Mostly Japanese movement, but some have Swiss. Fairly
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Stolen Riches
Made in Toronto, ON. Shoelaces for fancily-dressed gentlefolk. They've been quietly making shoelaces since 1915, but
only recently expanded into the modern look they now sport. They also make playful lapel pins, bracelets, and pocket
squares in coordinated colour sets.
Taylors Tartans
Made in Plaster Rock, NB. As the name suggests, they specialize in tartan patterned accessories. Hats, dog kerchiefs,
suspenders, and scarves are a few of their offerings. They offer products using Canadian provincial tartans which is pretty
nifty.
Tense Watches
Made in Vancouver, BC. Wooden watches handmade in Vancouver since 1971. All watches are made from recycled or
reclaimed wood, and the movement is Japanese (Miyota). Styles for men and women, as well as several unisex ones as
well.
Tilley Endurables
Headquartered in Toronto, ON. Not sure where manufactured, exactly. Known primarily for their hats, they also make shirts,
underwear, and other accessories. They state that "everything with their name on it is made in Canada," with the only
exception being one style of sock, made in Iowa.
Truth Belts
Made in Toronto, ON. Belts and accessories, including leather-look vegan belts for those who prefer not to use real
leather. Lots of different styles for men and women, including formal and casual belts in numerous colours, prints, and
materials. They also make a few other accessories, including suspenders, a single style of wallet, and yoga mat bands.
Tuck Shop Trading Company
Made in several locations, primarily Montral, QC and Toronto, ON. Known primarily for their city of neighbourhoods line,
featuring hats with the names of Canadian neighbourhoods on them (e.g. Mile-End, Roncesvalles). They now have ones
with other cities neighbourhoods (NYC, LA, etc.) and the names of cottage areas as well (like Algonquin). They also make
sweaters, t-shirts, and other apparel.
Vasanti Cosmetics
Made in Scarborough, ON. Wide range of makeup and other cosmetics for women.
YNOT
Made in Toronto, ON. Established in 2009 by Tony Mammoliti, YNOT now make a wide range of cycling-oriented products.
Backpacks, messenger bags, panniers, pedal straps, tuques, 5-panels, and accessories. They also make nice duffel bags,
and have some apparel in their online store (the online store also carries other brands).

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iii. FINALWORD.
So there you have it. That's my current list of known brands that manufacture in Canada. Notably absent here are things like running
and skate shoes, which as far as I know do not have any Canadian manufacturers. As previously stated, I am happy to receive
information about any manufacturers not listed here.
People on reddit often state "vote with your wallet. I rarely see anyone suggesting how to do that. I want to help people to actually
vote with their wallets, in favour of Canadian businesses and Canadian manufacturing. I won't make this political, but I think in general
that buying items that are local (or at least more local) is a good thing in many ways. I want to help people to do that, if that is their
wish.
Most clothing made in Canada is not cheap. Some styles are more affordable than others. However, most of the brands above
cater to a slightly more specialized market, and as such they do charge higher prices. They do not aim to compete with H&M, so
their prices will quite simply never compare. And clothing not made by outsourced labour has a cachet to it that commands a higher
price irrespective of other considerations.
I can say from my experience with a few of these brands that the higher price is generally worth it: frequently better quality, better
durability, and the knowledge that you're typically supporting a smaller business, closer to home, and helping (just a bit) to keep
manufacturing alive here. Additionally, these companies are subject to familiar and comparatively transparent labour standards.
Physical proximity to company headquarters also means that should any business run afoul of said standards, inspection is easier
and the system much less prone to corruption and subversion than in impoverished countries. Even Patagonia, a company well-
known for its efforts to employ people using fair labour practices, has found transgressions during its self-audits, probably in no
small part because their manufacturers are located far away and in many different countries. While the cats away, and so on. There
are also companies that use unfair labour practices in the United States and probably in Canada, illegally. Alexander Wang, for
instance, was sued by American workers over this very issue in New York garment production facilities a few years back.
Clothes can be expensive if made in first-world countries using first world labour standards. Sometimes they might seem ruinously
so. One way to deal with this is to simply buy fewer items, and keep your wardrobe smaller. This is doubly beneficial. Fast fashion
is a recent development that has dramatically increased the disposability of garments, encouraging unnecessary consumption.
Resist this. Choose timelessness over fads. Choose quality over quantity.

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