Finding the top clothes made in Canada sounds simple enough — until you start looking. Some brands are Canadian-owned but manufacture everything overseas. Others have a Canadian head office but no real connection to local production. And then there are the brands actually cutting, sewing, and finishing garments right here — in Toronto studios, Vancouver factories, Winnipeg workrooms, and Victoria design spaces — paying Canadian wages and building something worth keeping.

That last group is who this list is about. Not the biggest logos or the most-followed Instagram accounts, but the brands genuinely doing the work of making clothes in Canada. They cover everyday basics, slow fashion, outerwear built for actual Canadian winters, and menswear that doesn't get nearly enough attention. Some are B Corp certified. Some have been upcycling deadstock fabric since before sustainability was a marketing term. A few are quietly becoming some of the best-dressed secrets in the country.

If you've been looking for clothes made in Canada that you'll actually wear — and keep wearing — here's where to start.

Everyday Basics & Loungewear

The brands that nail the basics are the ones you reach for every single day. These Canadian makers have figured out that comfortable, well-made essentials are anything but boring.

Province of Canada (Toronto, ON)

Province of Canada does exactly what it says on the label — everything is made in Canada, full stop. Founded in Toronto, the brand has built its entire identity around organic cotton basics that are knitted and sewn locally, right down to sourcing fabric from Canadian mills wherever possible. The result is loungewear, tees, sweatshirts, and knitwear that feel like a love letter to made-in-Canada craftsmanship — which, to be fair, is exactly what they call it.

What sets Province of Canada apart is the commitment to the whole supply chain, not just the final sewing step. Their Country Club Collection — vintage-inspired Canadian sportswear cut and sewn here — has developed a genuine cult following. Two Toronto retail locations (Queen Street East and Ossington) mean you can try before you buy, and the online store ships nationwide.

Must-try products:

• Classic Crewneck Sweatshirt — knitted in Canada, the definitive everyday layer

• Country Club Collection — vintage Canadian sportswear done right

• Organic Cotton Tees — simple, well-cut, built to last

Good For Sunday (Toronto, ON)

Good For Sunday has been called "good for literally any day of the week" by Elle Canada, and honestly, that tracks. Everything is designed and made in Toronto using eco-friendly materials like bamboo and organic cotton, with compostable packaging and carbon emissions neutralised through reforestation. They've been featured in the National Post, Chatelaine, and Fashion Magazine, and the r/BuyCanadian community genuinely loves them.

The brand is women-owned, offers sizes up to 3XL, and pays its local production staff a living wage with health benefits — which the Toronto Star called out specifically as a differentiator in Canadian fashion. The Good For Sunday x BodyBreak collaboration was a brilliant moment of Canadian nostalgia done right.

Must-try products:

• Bamboo Hoodie — impossibly soft, sustainably made, a wardrobe staple

• Organic Cotton Lounge Set — the matching set you'll live in all weekend

• Button-Up Shirts — easy, relaxed, made to last more than one season

Miik (Etobicoke, ON)

Miik is run by a small-but-mighty team of women, and every piece is designed for women at every stage of life. Everything — and we mean everything — is produced within 50km of their Etobicoke office. Fabrics are custom-milled locally from sustainable sources like bamboo and beech trees. The brand's 4-way stretch fabrics have become something of a signature, and the live virtual fashion shows featuring models of different sizes, ages, and body types have built one of the most loyal communities in Canadian fashion.

"Miik clothing is stylish, long lasting, and soooo comfortable" is the kind of thing real customers say — and say repeatedly. Their work-to-weekend pieces are particularly well-loved: blazers that move effortlessly, dresses that don't require a second thought, basics that genuinely hold their shape over years of wear.

Must-try products:

• 4-Way Stretch Blazer — tailored but comfortable, the workwear holy grail

• Bamboo Dress — versatile enough for the office or the farmers market

• Classic Pants — made in Canada, built to outlast a dozen fast fashion alternatives

Sustainable & Slow Fashion

Canada's slow fashion movement is strong, and these brands have been leading it long before it became a trend. They're making fewer pieces, better — and the difference shows.

Encircled (Toronto, ON)

Encircled is one of the few B Corp certified clothing brands in Canada, and one of the most recognized names in Canadian sustainable fashion. Founded by Kristi Soomer in Toronto, every garment is cut and sewn within 60km of their studio, using natural fibres and low-impact dyes. Their multi-functional designs — pieces that work in multiple ways — have become a signature, and the Dressy Sweatpants are practically legendary in slow fashion circles.

"Forever pieces sewn to last" is how one publication described them, and it's accurate. Encircled isn't chasing trends — they're building a wardrobe of pieces you'll actually keep. Sizes up to XXL, with transparent sourcing and Oeko-Tex 100 certification to back up every claim they make.

Must-try products:

• Dressy Sweatpants — the perfect combo of comfy and pulled-together

• Cozy Fleece Pullover — made in Canada, incredibly versatile

• Linen Blend Tops — breathable, natural, built for real life

Free Label (BC)

Free Label is making some of the most genuinely size-inclusive clothes in Canada — from XS all the way to 5X — and doing it entirely by hand in British Columbia. Fabrics are locally milled where possible, production happens in small batches, and the brand's commitment to making basics that don't compromise on the environment or human rights has earned them a devoted community following.

If you've been frustrated by Canadian-made brands that cap out at XL and call it inclusive, Free Label is the answer. Their Thompson Bra in particular gets called out again and again by real customers for being genuinely supportive without a wire — made in Canada, and actually designed for bigger busts.

Must-try products:

• Thompson Bra — supportive, comfortable, wire-free and genuinely Canadian-made

• Frieda Jumpsuit — inspired by vintage matching sets, easy and chic

• Basics Collection — simple, sustainable, made to be worn constantly

Preloved (Toronto, ON)

Preloved has been doing what every brand now claims to do — upcycling, repurposing, and using deadstock and reclaimed materials — since before it was a selling point. Over 20 years of making unique, fashionable pieces in their Toronto studio and factory makes them one of Canada's original sustainable fashion brands, full stop.

Each piece is genuinely one of a kind in the way that only comes from working with reclaimed materials. If you care about reducing textile waste and want clothes that nobody else will be wearing, Preloved is worth your time and your money.

Must-try products:

• Deadstock Fabric Dresses — unique, Canadian-made, and genuinely sustainable

• Reclaimed Material Tops — no two exactly alike

• Studio Pieces — made in-house in Toronto, available online and in-store

Harly Jae (Vancouver, BC)

Harly Jae was founded after its creator reckoned with the real impact of fast fashion — on the environment and on the people making the clothes. The result is a slow fashion brand with a vintage-inspired aesthetic, made in a Vancouver factory using natural materials: hemp, linen, organic cotton, wool, and raw silk. Every piece is designed with care and intention, and it shows.

The feminine silhouettes in neutral colours have found a loyal following among people who want to look put-together without contributing to the fast fashion cycle. If you're building a wardrobe of pieces that will last years rather than seasons, Harly Jae deserves a spot in it.

Must-try products:

• Linen Dresses — effortless, natural, made to be worn season after season

• Hemp Tops — breathable and beautifully made

• Organic Cotton Basics — the kind of pieces you reach for without thinking

Anne Mulaire (Winnipeg, MB)

Anne Mulaire is one of the few Prairie-based clothing brands making a genuine mark in Canadian sustainable fashion. Designed and produced in Winnipeg, the brand focuses on slow fashion principles — quality over quantity, natural fabrics, and pieces that transcend seasonal trends. In a sea of Toronto and Vancouver brands, Anne Mulaire is a reminder that the Prairies are producing exceptional Canadian-made clothing too.

The brand also stands out for its size inclusivity and its commitment to making pieces that work for real bodies and real lives. If you're looking to support a Manitoba maker, Anne Mulaire is an easy recommendation.

Must-try products:

• Leggings — simple, well-made, designed to last

• Natural Fibre Dresses — easy pieces for any occasion

• Knitwear — Prairie-made and warm enough for what winter actually feels like

Outerwear & Technical

Canadian winters are brutal. Nobody knows this better than Canadian outerwear brands who actually have to live in them. These makers build for the reality of this country's climate — not a mild European version of it.

ANIÁN (Victoria, BC)

ANIÁN transforms post-consumer recycled textiles into garments built for the city, the country, and everything in between. Based in Victoria, the brand specialises in recycled natural fibres — melton wool in particular — and makes pieces designed to withstand Canadian conditions while looking genuinely good doing it. Their circular approach to manufacturing means nothing goes to waste, mirroring the kind of ecosystem thinking that should be standard across the industry but isn't.

The Modern Melton Wool Shirt at 600GSM is the kind of piece that becomes the thing you reach for every single day once you own it. Heavy, warm, well-cut, and built to outlast whatever the weather throws at it.

Must-try products:

• Modern Melton Wool Shirt — the definitive Canadian layer, built for real winters

• Twill Coat — clean lines, durable fabric, made to last decades

• Circular Crew — recycled materials, minimal design, maximum wearability

Wuxly Movement (Toronto, ON)

Wuxly is doing something genuinely rare in Canadian outerwear: making vegan, cruelty-free winter jackets that are also B Corp certified and manufactured in Canada. No down, no fur, no compromise on warmth — and no moving production overseas to cut costs. For anyone who's been frustrated by the choice between ethical values and actually staying warm in a Canadian winter, Wuxly solves that problem.

The brand has built a loyal following among conscious consumers who've been waiting for outerwear that matches their values without asking them to sacrifice on performance. Made in Toronto, ships nationwide.

Must-try products:

• Vegan Winter Jacket — warm, ethical, Canadian-made

• Parka Collection — built for Canadian winters without the ethical compromises

• Lightweight Options — for the shoulder seasons that don't quite need a full parka

ecologyst (Victoria, BC)

ecologyst (formerly Sitka) is a Victoria-based brand making sustainable, comfortable clothing and outerwear with sizes up to XXL. Everything is built around long-lasting, natural materials — wool, organic cotton, recycled fibres — and the brand's commitment to local production and ethical practices runs through every part of the business. Their pieces are the opposite of trend-driven: classic, well-made, and designed to be worn for years.

Must-try products:

• Wool Outerwear — built for BC conditions and beyond

• Organic Cotton Basics — the kind of foundational pieces every wardrobe needs

• Sustainable Fleece — warm, comfortable, made with the environment in mind

Menswear & Unisex

Menswear is underrepresented in most "made in Canada clothing" guides. Not here. These brands are making some of the most interesting Canadian-made clothing for men and gender-neutral shoppers right now.

Muttonhead (Toronto, ON)

Muttonhead makes casual outdoor and unisex clothing in Canada, and they're unapologetically proud of it. The brand's aesthetic sits somewhere between workwear utility and relaxed street style, with a distinctly Canadian sensibility — practical, unfussy, and built to actually be worn outside. If you're looking for Canadian-made basics that work equally well in the city or the woods, Muttonhead is the answer.

Must-try products:

• Camp Fleece — the ultimate Canadian-made layer

• Unisex Basics — simple, well-cut, made to last

• Outerwear Pieces — casual Canadian utility at its best

Raised by Wolves (Ottawa, ON)

Since 2008, Ottawa-based Raised by Wolves has been blending technical outerwear with streetwear aesthetics and a strong Canadian identity. Worth being honest: production is a mix of local and overseas — not everything is made in Canada — but the brand's roots and identity are deeply Canadian, and the locally made pieces are worth seeking out. The Ottawa streetwear scene would look completely different without them.

Must-try products:

• Technical Outerwear — where the brand's Canadian-made credentials shine

• Graphic Tees — a slice of Canadian streetwear culture

• Accessories — small but well-made details that complete the look

Spencer Badu (Toronto, ON)

Spencer Badu was named Canadian Menswear Designer of the Year in 2024, and if you haven't heard of him yet, that's about to change. His Toronto-based label offers a modern take on minimalism with a subversive edge and genuinely genderless silhouettes — 90% of the collection is made in Canada. This is Canadian fashion at its most forward-thinking, and it's getting international attention for good reason.

Must-try products:

• Genderless Minimalist Pieces — the future of Canadian fashion, made in Toronto

• Tailored Separates — elevated, precise, unmistakably Canadian

• Limited Collections — each drop is worth watching for

Women's Workwear & Specialty

From a Quebec denim pioneer to a Montreal institution that's been dressing Canadians for decades, these brands cover the more specific corners of Canadian-made fashion — and they do it exceptionally well.

Joseph Ribkoff (Montreal, QC)

Joseph Ribkoff has been making women's workwear in Canada since 1956 and is one of the most globally recognized Canadian fashion brands most people don't realize is Canadian. Based in Montreal, the brand creates timeless, sophisticated women's clothing with a reputation for quality that has lasted nearly seven decades. If you grew up seeing this label in your mother's or grandmother's wardrobe, there's a reason — it holds up.

Must-try products:

• Classic Blazers — timeless, well-cut, made in Canada

• Workwear Dresses — sophisticated and genuinely long-lasting

• Seasonal Collections — consistently well-made across decades

Yoga Jeans (Quebec)

Yoga Jeans does something most denim brands talk about but don't actually do — handcraft their jeans in their own Quebec factory using eco-friendly practices. The result is denim that fits like it was made for a human body, because it essentially was. The brand's commitment to local Quebec manufacturing and sustainable production makes them one of the most compelling Canadian-made options in the denim category.

Must-try products:

• Classic Skinny — the original, handcrafted in Quebec

• Wide Leg Styles — on-trend silhouettes made the right way

• Eco-Friendly Washes — denim that looks great without the environmental cost

Atelier B (Montreal, QC)

Atelier B has been making zero-waste, minimalist clothing in Montreal for over 12 years — for women, men, and children. Every piece is designed to be timeless rather than trend-driven, made locally, and produced with a genuine commitment to eliminating fabric waste from the process. In a city with a strong fashion culture, Atelier B has earned its reputation as one of Montreal's most thoughtful clothing brands.

Must-try products:

• Zero-Waste Basics — minimalist, locally made, built to last

• Children's Pieces — sustainable Canadian-made kidswear worth knowing about

• Unisex Options — inclusive sizing and design that works for everyone

Smoking Lily (Victoria, BC)

Smoking Lily is a women-owned, zero fabric waste clothing brand based in Victoria, BC, and it has been a quiet BC institution for years. The brand's distinctive prints and thoughtful design have built a loyal following along the West Coast and beyond. Every piece is made with the goal of producing zero waste — offcuts become new pieces, nothing is thrown away. It's the kind of approach that should be standard in fashion, but rarely is.

Must-try products:

• Printed Dresses — the Smoking Lily signature, instantly recognizable

• Unique Tops — hand-printed and genuinely one of a kind

• Accessories — small Canadian-made details with big personality

Why Clothes Made in Canada Matter

Look, Canadian-made clothing costs more. That's just true, and it's worth saying plainly rather than dancing around it. But here's what that price difference actually buys.

It buys a living wage for the person who sewed your jacket in a Toronto studio, not a poverty wage in an overseas factory. It buys fabric that was locally milled and sourced where possible, keeping more of the supply chain in Canada. It buys small-batch production that creates less waste than mass manufacturing. And it buys a garment made to last years rather than seasons — which, when you do the math, often works out cheaper than replacing fast fashion pieces every few months.

The brands on this list are also leading in areas that matter beyond their own bottom line. Encircled's B Corp certification holds them accountable to the highest social and environmental standards. Wuxly is proving vegan outerwear can survive a Canadian winter. Free Label is making size-inclusive clothing that goes up to 5X without treating it as an afterthought. Preloved has been upcycling deadstock fabric for over 20 years while other brands were still using "sustainable" as a buzzword.

Supporting clothes made in Canada isn't just patriotism. It's a vote for the kind of fashion industry we actually want — one where the people making the clothes are treated fairly, the materials are chosen responsibly, and the garments are built to be worn for more than one season.

Where to Find Clothes Made in Canada

Direct from the brand: Most brands on this list sell directly through their own websites and ship Canada-wide. Province of Canada, Encircled, Good For Sunday, Miik, Free Label, and Wuxly all offer seamless online shopping with clear information about where each piece is made.

Retail locations: Province of Canada has two Toronto stores (Queen Street East and Ossington). Miik has a retail location in Etobicoke. Smoking Lily operates out of Victoria, BC. Atelier B and Joseph Ribkoff are available through Montreal retailers and select boutiques nationally.

Canadian boutiques: Independent Canadian boutiques are often the best place to discover smaller made-in-Canada brands. Look for shops that explicitly curate local makers — they'll often carry multiple brands from this list alongside others worth discovering.

Oh Canada Goods Directory: Browse our full Made in Canada Clothing collection to discover even more homegrown brands across every category, from basics to outerwear to specialty pieces.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "made in Canada" actually mean for clothing?

This is where it gets important to pay attention. "Made in Canada" means the garment was cut, sewn, and finished in Canada — the actual labour of making the piece happened here. That's different from "Canadian-owned," which means the company is owned by Canadians but may manufacture overseas. And it's different again from brands that simply have a Canadian head office or were founded here but have since moved all production abroad. Throughout this guide we've been specific about each brand's manufacturing location because that distinction matters. When in doubt, check the brand's "About" page or manufacturing FAQ — the genuinely Canadian-made brands are almost always proud to tell you exactly where things are made.

Is Lululemon made in Canada?

No. Lululemon was founded in Vancouver in 1998, and it's still headquartered there, but manufacturing happens overseas — primarily in countries like Vietnam, Cambodia, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It's a Canadian-founded, Canadian-headquartered company with an international supply chain. If you're specifically looking for athletic and loungewear actually made in Canada, brands like Good For Sunday, Miik, and Free Label are worth exploring as alternatives that genuinely manufacture here.

Why is clothing made in Canada more expensive?

Because making clothes in Canada costs more — and for reasons worth understanding rather than resenting. Canadian labour laws mean fair wages, safe working conditions, and reasonable hours for the people doing the sewing. Small-batch production, which most Canadian-made brands use, costs more per unit than mass manufacturing. Local fabric sourcing, when brands pursue it, adds cost but keeps more of the economic benefit in Canada. And quality materials — organic cotton, recycled wool, natural fibres — cost more than the synthetic blends that drive fast fashion pricing. The honest trade-off is this: a $120 Canadian-made hoodie that lasts five years costs less per wear than a $40 fast fashion hoodie you replace every season. Buy less, buy better, buy Canadian.

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Canada's fashion industry doesn't always get the credit it deserves. But from a Victoria brand turning recycled wool into coats built for real winters to a Winnipeg maker quietly producing some of the country's best slow fashion, the talent and the craft are absolutely here. The brands on this list are making clothes worth owning — and worth talking about.

What Canadian-made clothing brands are in your wardrobe? Drop your favourites in the comments, especially the smaller makers and regional finds that deserve more attention. Let's keep the conversation going.

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