Design. Innovation. Fashion. Next Door. Why Buy Canadian?

Design. Innovation. Fashion. Next door. www.wearcanada.ca Why buy Canadian?

anada, a country famous for its mountains, lakes and rivers, is known for outdoor sports and a long and snowy winter. So it’s not surprising that Canadian active sportswear and recre- C ational clothing is technically advanced, sturdy, and stylish. Apparel manufacturing is a bedrock industry in Canada where companies have built their reputation by providing high performance sports clothing to department and chain stores, independent retailers and mass marketers across the

continent and the globe. Buyers in Canada and throughout Toronto the U.S. and Europe have come to associate Canadian product with quality fabrics, painstaking workmanship, trustwor- thy relationships, and reliable delivery. Because many of our companies are small or mid-sized, they can stop in their tracks to respond to your need for newness with small runs and quick turnaround. If you are

seeking product that can differentiate your store from the Photo: – City Economic of Development Toronto competition, they can help. Innovative designers, fresh fab- Montreal rications and brands unique to your area allow you to offer your customer something exclusive and exciting. When you source product from Canada, you are dealing with companies of a manageable size, rather than faceless conglomerates. You will never be just a name or an order number to your supplier. You will know the people you are working with and they will know you. It’s a partnership, and Photo: istockphoto.com / © Alphonse Tran partners care about your needs and work hard to accommo- date them. Vancouver Try us on for size.

Wear?Canada! is a marketing initiative of the Canadian Apparel Federation (CAF). CAF is the national association for Canada’s apparel industry, representing firms involved in every sector of apparel manufacturing and fashion. CAF is a trusted source for important Vancouver / Al Photo: HarveyTourism information, a crucial voice on national and international issues, and a Winnipeg dedicated promoter of its members.

Whether you are looking for information on the Canadian apparel industry, trying to locate active sportswear suppliers or wish to contact a particular company, Wear?Canada! will make sure you find the information you need.

Visit www.wearcanada.ca or contact Eileen Melnick McCarthy,

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It’s easy to do business with Canada. Buyers can find Canadian suppliers of active sportswear — from ski and board wear to skating costumes and tights, cycling and yoga, climbing and hiking — at major APPAREL CONTACTS tradeshows in Canada, the United States and Europe. CANADIAN CONSULATES IN THE UNITED STATES

They can also visit them in their showrooms or those of Canadian Embassy – Washington Cynthia Stevenson their sales agents in Canada, the U.S. and Europe, view 501 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Tel.: (202) 682-1740 Washington, DC Fax: (202) 682-7795 their collections on the web, or use www.wearcanada.ca as their portal to Canada. In addition, Canadian consul- Canadian Consulate General - Atlanta Roderik MacNeil 1175 Peachtree Street NE Tel.: (404) 532-2011 ates in major U.S. and European cities are experienced in Atlanta, GA 30361-6205 Fax: (404) 532-2050 matching buyers with vendors and eager to help. Canadian Consulate General - Boston Colette Lekborg Ideally, and most enjoyable of all, you can get to know Three Copley Place, Suite 400 Tel.: (617) 262-3760 Canadian vendors in the quiet of their natural habitat — Boston, MA 2116 Fax: (617) 262-3415 state of the art facilities in Canada’s major fashion centers. Canadian Consulate General - Buffalo Andrew Beaton Active sportswear is manufactured in all Canadian One HSBC Center, Suite 3000 Tel.: (716) 858-9551 Buffalo, NY 14203 - 2884 Fax: (716) 852-4340 provinces and territories but you are most likely to find the brands you are looking for in the fashion hubs of Canadian Consulate General - Chicago Ann F. Rosen 180 N. Stetson Ave., Suite 2400 Tel.: (312) 616-1860 Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg and Vancouver. Chicago, IL 60601-6714 Fax: (312) 616-1878 As a bonus, you can test the product — and your Canadian Consulate General - Dallas Annie-Pier Bordeau skills — on the nearby ski slopes, hiking trails, or on Suite 1700, 750 North St. Paul Street Tel.: (214) 922-9806 one of Canada’s challenging waterways. Dallas, TX 75201 Fax: (214) 922-9815

Canadian Consulate General - Detroit Thomas Quinn 600 Renaissance Center, Suite 1100 Tel.: (313) 567-2340 CANADA GOOSE Detroit, MI 48243-1798 Fax: (313) 567-2164

Canadian Consulate General - Los Angeles Carl W. Light 550 South Hope St., 9th Floor Tel.: (213) 346-2756 Los Angeles, CA 90071-2627 Fax: (213) 346-2767

Canadian Consulate General - Miami Margaret Cullen Suite 1600, 200 South Biscayne Blvd Tel.: (305) 579-1600 Miami, FL 33131 Fax: (305) 579-1631

Canadian Consulate General - Minneapolis Gayle Mohrbacker 701 Fourth Avenue South - Suite 900 Tel.: (612) 332-7486 Minneapolis, MN 55415-1899 Fax: (612) 332-4061

Canadian Consulate General - New York John J. McCabe 1251 Avenue of the Americas Tel.: (212) 596-1657 New York, NY 10020-1175 Fax: (212) 596-1793

Canadian Consulate General - San Francisco Lisa Stockley 555 Montgomery Suite 1288 Tel.: (415) 834-3180 San Francisco, CA 94111 Fax: (415) 834-3189

Canadian Consulate General - Seattle Jane Shaw 412 Plaza 600 Bldg, Sixth Ave and Stewart Streets Tel.: (206) 443-1777 Seattle, WA 98101-1286 Fax: (206) 443-9735

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PROFILE Arc’teryx Equipment Founded in 1991 in Vancouver, Arc’teryx is an award-winning international manufacturer of state-of-the-art outdoor and mountain apparel. Its collection includes high-performance jackets, pants, shirts, sweaters, shorts, packs and climbing harnesses, and related accessories such as toques, gloves and kneecaps. Innovation is the driving force at Arc’teryx, which consistently sets new standards for technical fabrics and apparel construction. Arc’teryx pioneered softshell and thermoformed technology, developed the WaterTight™ zipper, and created the no-slip Skaha buckle for rock-climbing. The designers at Arc’teryx tightened seam allow- ances, bonded components and created curved zippers ahead of the rest of the industry. Geared to perform in snow, rain and wind, the company’s hard- shells protect wearers against severe weather while maintaining comfort with exceptional breathability and unrestricted movement. Softshells function in a variety of conditions and activities by utilizing a premium selection of natural and synthetic fibers, and the Arc’teryx insulation program wicks moisture while keeping the core warm.

ARC’TERYX Arc’teryx continues to raise the bar for the industry by introducing advances in fit and fabrics and by revising and developing new products. Many of the technological accomplishments developed by Arc’teryx have become industry norms, but the company continues to perfect its products.

ARC’TERYX EQUIPMENT INC. 2770 Bentall St., Vancouver, BC, V5M 4H4 Tel: 604.451.7755; Toll free: 800.985.6681 Fax: 604.451.7705 www.arcteryx.com

PROFILE B.I. Group A Montreal-based fashion and sports apparel supplier, B.I. Group is a one-stop shop for independent retailers. Operating out of a 280,000-sq.-ft. showroom and warehouse in the heart of the city’s garment district, BI Group employs 35 people, seven of whom are involved in design. The company’s sports apparel labels include Pink Isca, Persona, Dbelle, C12, Roxor and Aviva. Conifer, a higher-end outerwear and hiking line with about 45 products, was acquired in 2003. Looking to the future, B.I. Group recently launched a new label, Maui.

B.I. GROUP 9124 St. Laurent Blvd., Montreal, QC, H2N 1M9 Tel: 514.382.4062; Toll free: 800.561.4952 Fax: 514.383.5510 B.I. GROUP

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PROFILE Chlorophylle Chlorophylle, a Quebec-based manufacturer and distributor of winter outerwear and outdoor living gear, is the brain-child of Gilles Couët, a word traveler, adventurer, and fourth degree instructor in 10 different disciplines — including speleology, cross country skiing, kayaking, bicycle touring, summer and winter camping, canoeing and archery. Couët’s interest in outdoor equipment was stimulated in the late 1970s when he led a three-year expedition that traveled from Quebec to Alaska and back again. During another trip about that time, which took him on a tour of the three Americas, Couët tested out an assortment of outdoor gear for several American manufacturers. Chlorophylle started as a small outdoors shop Couët founded in the early 1980s with about $3,000 and the help of a few friends. Over the next 20 years, he established a network of 10 concept boutiques in various parts of Quebec. Today the company’s products, which are available through hundreds of retailers across Canada, include jackets, pants, tops, underwear and accessories for men, women and children, as well as a range of sleeping bags, tarps and gaiters.

CHLOROPHYLLE HAUTE TECHNOLOGIE 250 Racine Est, Chicoutimi, QC, G7H 1R9 CANADA GOOSE Tel: 418.549.7512 www.chlorophylle.net

PROFILE Canada Goose From the South Pole to the streets of Stockholm, people are wearing the Canada Goose brand to look stylish and keep warm. “In Europe, ‘Made in Canada’ has a huge value,” explains Robin Yates, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing at Canada Goose. “We were rated the ‘Number one parka in NYC’ last year by the New York Post. We’ve grown over 500% in the last five years and our challenge has been keeping up with demand.” Canada Goose has grown beyond its first parka and bomber jacket in 1957 to include 36 different component pieces plus accessories. Garments are made with a blend of traditional insulation components — down — and technically advanced outer shell components. To ensure quality and satisfaction, people who live and work in cold climates test the outerwear. “We’ve married futuristic technology with traditional insulation,” explains Yates. “That seems to be what we’ve done uniquely.” Canada Goose is distributed across Canada and the United States and in every major European city, with Scandinavia as the top destination.

METRO SPORTSWEAR LTD. 1381 Castlefield Avenue, Toronto, ON, M6B 1G7 Tel: 416.780.9850; Fax: 416.780.9854 www.canada-goose.com

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WOODS CANADA PROFILE Coalision/Orage Named for the fusion of the words ‘coalition’and ‘collision,’ Coalision products come from “a strong coalition of souls and a healthy collision of ideas.” Coalision produces the following brands: Orage, Laikus, Silver Cartel and Lolë. The company sells to more than 1,500 retailers across Canada, the U.S., Europe and Asia. Coalision’s Orage division was founded in 1989 by Éric D’Anjou and Evelyn Trempe. The two have been a dynamic team in both business and marriage for more than 15 years. The company now has more than 100 employees. In recent years, Orage successfully entered the European market and is present in 12 countries across Europe. Orage is also distributed in Japan, New Zealand and Australia. The Orage brand is synonymous with high-end quality products for people around the world. Orage has built its reputation on new ideas, offering innovation to the ski enthusiast. Functional, smooth silhouettes, styling and the right mix of technical features make Orage the leader in progressive ski outerwear. Based in Longueuil, Quebec, south of Montreal, Coalision also has a U.S. office in Burlington, Vermont, and a European office in Munich, Germany.

COALISION/ORAGE 619 Le Breton, Longueuil, QC, J4G 1R9 PROFILE Tel: 450.646.0867 www.orageski.com Woods Canada Woods Canada stands for dependability and durability. Since 1885, the company has been outfitting outdoors people — initially lumbermen, surveyors and prospectors — living and working in tough conditions.

ORAGE Today, Woods is known for hardwearing and reliable outerwear. The company offers three lines — arctic wear, winter wear and bug wear — each featuring a wide range of jackets, pants and vests. “The depth of our product selection is a strength,” says Keith Milne, vice-president and general manager at Woods. “We have everything from street wear up to arctic wear. And the garments are all down-filled.” Naturally water repellent with a high warmth-to-weight ratio, Woods’ Canadian-processed duck down is 550-fill power, meeting Canadian down standards, recognized as the highest in the world. The winter wear line features casual outerwear made with a rip stop nylon outer shell and nylon taffeta inner lining. And Woods’ forte is a line of lightweight, cool clothing to keep away insects. Woods is sold at independent retailers across Canada and exported to Scandinavia, the United States, Japan, and Italy.

WOODS CANADA LTD. 1430 Birchmount Rd., Toronto, ON, M1P 2E8 Tel: 416.465.2403; Toll free: 877.537.3002; Fax: 416.465.2310 www.woodscanada.com

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PROFILE Rad Sports Rad Sports, located in a region blessed with mountains and snowy Canadian winters, specializes in the design, manufacture and distribution of winter outerwear under the Badbones and Blue Icon labels. The company takes advantage of the area as an ideal testing ground for its products. Badbones and Blue Icon offer ski, snowboard and outdoor clothing char- acterized by original design and creative use of materials and technologies for an exceptional price/quality ratio. “Canadian manufacturers in general have a very good reputation, particu- larly for anything related to winter wear products,” says Abbey Lipman, who handles U.S. sales for Rad Sports. Canadian outerwear is also constructed with a higher thermal rating than Europeans are used to. “That creates the image of warmth,” Lipman says. If garments are made in Canada, it’s assumed that, technically, they are up to our climate.”

RAD SPORTS INC. 58 Principale, Room 101 Sutton, QC J0E 2K0 Tel: 450.538.5355 Fax: 450.538.5855 www.radsports.qc.ca

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QUARTZ-NATURE PROFILE Quartz- Nature Quartz-Nature is an outerwear manufacturer focused on developing high-end products at the best price/ quality ratio. Founded in 1996 by Yves Trudeau, the Quartz-Nature team has more than 30 years experience in outerwear design. To enjoy winter, you need a good parka, and that’s what the company specializes in. With jackets for men like the Boreal, Alert and Antarctica — and the Alaska, Inuit and Thunderbay for women — winter is no threat. For activities like snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice climbing or rock climbing, or to wear on a chilly evening, Quartz-nature has developed the ‘soft shell.’ The company uses only the highest quality fabric, coming mainly from Japan. All insulation is from DuPont and buttons, zippers and snaps are sourced from YKK. Most parkas fea- ture a two-way front zip that swivels to reduce stress. Quality control is strict with every shipment carefully carefully inspected and controlled.

QUARTZ-NATURE INC. 2127 de la Province Longueuil, QC J4G 1Y6 Tel: 450.674.7660 Toll free: 1.888.281.0014 Fax: 450.674.1021 www.quartz-nature.com

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LIJA PROFILE Lija LIJA (pronounced leejah, a takeoff on leisurewear), formerly Hyp Golf, is a Canadian success story that has editors from Harper’s Bazaar, Golfweek, Golf Digest, Self, Lucky, Links and Golf For Women lining up for a view of Vancouver-based Linda Hipp’s groundbreak- ing, hole-in-one designs. Hipp founded her company in 1997 because she felt that there was a void in the golf market when it came to a fashionable alterna- tive in women’s golf apparel. The line debuted with only 12 styles, but over the years Hyp Golf quickly gained a reputation as a pio- neer of stylish feminine styles in women’s golf apparel. Nordstrom, Marshall Fields, Sporting Life and smaller women’s boutiques: Hipp’s designs are conquering new retail territory. LIJA is fashionable, flattering and feminine and it fits a woman’s body. Sized 2-14, XS-XL, LIJA fits a size smaller than most golf lines. These are classics revitalized with contemporary details straight off the ready-to-wear runways. Hipp works with half a dozen manufacturers and smart marketing is key to the line’s success.

LIJA #135 – 6660 Graybar Rd., Richmond, BC, V6W 1H9 Tel: 604.270.6060; Fax: 604.270.6089 www.lijastyle.com PROFILE

Ash City ASH CITY Ash City has come a long way since it launched in 1991 with just six styles. Today the company manufactures and distributes over 300 styles under five corporate and promotional brands, and two outdoor lifestyle brands — North End and North End Sport. “Innovation is key to our continuing success across all brands and especially in North End,” says VP of Merchandizing, Margaret Anne Andrews. “Our new men’s and women’s soft shell performance jackets are fashioned in a three-layer fabric that ensures they are not just flattering and fashionable but functional as well. They are lightweight and have stretch for comfort and fit plus they provide protection from both wind and rain.” North End consists of technical systems jackets, three-in-one jackets, as well as wind – and water – resistant lightweight outerwear. There is also a wide range of fleece, micro polar fleece and other lay- ering options for the active market. The new North End Sport brand is aimed at a younger, fashion- savvy consumer. The line features flattering silhouettes, technical, athletic-inspired fabrications, current fashion colors and retail-influ- enced styling details.

ASH CITY WORLDWIDE 2111 McCowan Rd., Scarborough, ON, M1S 3Y6 Phone: 416.292.6612; Toll free: 800.761.6612; Fax: 416.292.9493 www.ashcity.com

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PROFILE Mondor Since its beginnings 49 years ago as a hosiery manufacturer, Mondor has grown to become a major competitor in the performance legwear business. Today, Mondor is unrivaled in Europe and North America in the production and distribution of professional quality tights and apparel and accessories for a variety of athletic and artistic disciplines. Mondor’s strength comes from a fusion of quality product and category dominance, matched with unparalleled levels of customer service. As the official supplier of Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, Mondor collaborates with dancers like Anik Bissonnette and Louis Robitaille to produce world-class dancewear. Champion figure skaters like Brasseur and Eisler provide the insider style and fit input that differentiates the Mondor Ice Collection from the rest. Mondor also created the Active line for athletes, featuring Supplex aerobic, yoga and fitness wear. With the acquisition of Monsport, Mondor broadened its ice and sportswear expertise to include Canada’s favorite game — hockey. House players, minor league players and major leaguers alike, all are uniformed by Monsport. Monsport also outfits all levels of ballplayers with value-priced team apparel.

MONDOR 785 Honoré-Mercier St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC J2X 3S2 Tel: 450.347.5321 Toll free: 800.363.1952 Fax: 800.279.5811 www.mondor.com

SIERRA DESIGN PROFILE Sierra Designs Originally known for versatile outerwear, Sierra Designs has been making technical but user-friendly clothing for the active and armchair athlete since 1965. Six years ago Sierra introduced activewear, soon followed by lighter and heavier versions of the original. Constructed using the polyester performance knit spectrum, the activewear features a range of tops with a waffle face and a wicking back, guaranteed to keep wearers dry. The tops incorporate an antimicrobial treatment that helps control bacterial growth. With eight styles in each line and an average of six to eight colors per style, plus a new smooth-face version coming in Spring ’06, there are a lot of choices. But Sierra hasn’t forgotten its classic items. The company’s outwear is made of a polyester two-ply shell fabric that uses a laminate phase-change membrane that allows the fabric to respond to temperature changes.“What this means for consumers is that as they become more active, they start to breathe better,” explains Chet Gulla, marketing manager. “When they are less active, the jacket keeps more heat in.” Sierra is currently distributed in Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Switzerland.

SIERRA DESIGNS 100 Corporation Dr., Brampton, ON, L6S 6B5 Tel: 905.792.6084; Toll free: 866.778.7792 www.sierradesigns.com

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PROFILE PROFILE King Fashions Modrobes King Fashions is a success story started by two brothers among the wave of Modrobes has been outfitting Canadian youth Vietnamese refugees to come to Canada in the 1970s. Since 1989, the Calgary-based in casual clothing since 1996. By 2000, the com- company has manufactured top quality casual sportswear and corporate apparel with pany’s original lounge pant was a basic wardrobe a wide range of fleece, cotton and cotton/fleece casual activewear. item for 16-25–year-olds and the company moved Men’s and women’s 90% cotton “forever fleece” sweatpants, sweatshirts and yoga on to urban streetwear in bold colors and designs. pants come in a variety of contemporary styles. Women’s fashions include miniskirts, It launched a girls line with over 100 styles and basic T-shirts, spaghetti strap dresses, hoodies, open leg yoga pants and more, all fea- opened concept stores in Cookstown, London and turing fresh, comfortable designs. Apparel for children and young adults includes a Windsor, Ontario to keep up with demand. selection of 50%cotton/50%poly fleece sweatshirts and sweatpants. Currently, Modrobes offers everything from King also manufactures double-needle stitched, heavyweight golf shirts of 100% cot- wide-legs pants of 100% cotton rip stop to cotton- ton, jersey shorts, and premium T-shirts. Vibrant colors are the company’s trademark, fleece jackets for men and women. There are cam- and King’s fabrics meet stringent quality standards which, combined with the latest ouflage pants for men and 100% cotton rip stop Bierrebi cutting technology and a highly trained team, ensure the best quality every time. skirts for women. And their unique Give’R line features trucker-style ball caps and long-sleeve and The company recently engaged a knitting facility in Montreal, and will soon be short-sleeve T-shirts reminiscent of the ‘70s. working with a Canadian dye house. MODROBES CANADA KING’S FASHION MANUFACTURING LTD. 239 Queen St. West., Toronto, ON 3651 23 St. N.E., Calgary, AB, T2E 6T2 Tel: 416.597.9560 Tel: 604.221.5616; Toll free: 866.772.0022 www.modrobes.com www.kingfashions.com

TILLEY ENDURABLES PROFILE Tilley Endurables Tilley hats have been protecting travelers since the company’s inception 25 years ago and have become synonymous with quality and durability. “We make the hat the best we possibly can,” explains Dave Kappele, Director of North American wholesale. The company is so confident of its quality that “We guarantee it forever.” If it does wear out, the company will quickly replace it. Sold in over 2,000 stores around the world, Tilley hats are top quality. Lock-stitching means stitches don’t unravel and the hats are made of “mercilessly pre-shrunk cotton” treated with water-repel- lency and an anti-mildew agent. Tilley hats are even recommended by dermatologists because they offer sun protection of UPS 50 plus. Tilley also offers a wide selection of activewear promising the same durability and dependability for men and women. “It’s high-end travel clothing,” explains Kappele. “with security/ secret pockets and it’s built exceptionally well. It’s premium price, but it’s the quality that people pay for. And, most of our clothing can be washed in the hotel sink and be dry in the morning.”

TILLEY ENDURABLES 900 Don Mills Rd., Toronto, ON, M3C 1V6 Tel: 416.444.4465; Toll free: 800.363.8737 Fax: 416.444.6977 www.tilley.com

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Why is Canadian activewear so popular RAD SPORTS / ARC’TERYX with buyers worldwide? There are several reasons. It’s partly due to Canada’s international reputation for dependability and partnership, two qualities that inform the design, engineering, marketing and distribution network of the country’s high-performance sports, action and recreational apparel. But there is another factor. This vast, rug- ged country promotes an athletic, sports- oriented lifestyle that tests the endurance of apparel for a huge range of interests and pursuits. From untouched, pristine lakes and towering peaks, to rolling surf and arctic ice, to putting greens and hiking and riding trails, Canada’s terrain and climate put activewear to the test, and only the best survives. The keyword is innovation. Canada’s activewear companies constantly challenge the status quo and set new standards for technical fabrics and construction. “When a little climbing company from Vancouver approached us with a need for fabric that had more breathability and stretch than a shell without giving up the benefits of a shell, we went to work. We love a challenge. Working together to refine the functional parameters, we developed what evolved into a new series of fabrics known as Polartec® Power Shield®, and a new category of garment known as soft shell. We look forward to their next ‘impossible’ request.” Doug Lumb, Product Development, Malden Mills Industries, Inc., about Arc’teryx Canada has a vibrant youth culture that embraces X-treme sports. Vancouver, BC, where many activewear companies are situated, is the global epicenter of mountain-biking and snowboarding, and the region, which includes the resort Whistler/Blackcomb, is

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one of the world’s leading ski destinations. B.I. GROUP / QUARTZ-NATURE Montreal and Toronto, are, like Vancouver, exciting, multicultural cities blending influ- ences from around the globe, with style and trends that are catching the eye of discerning customers around the world. Companies such as Arc’teryx, Westbeach, Westcomb, Sugoi, Orage, Louis Garneau, Bula and Roach Clothing “live” what they manufacture. Many sponsor individuals and teams that travel around the world. Orage is a major player in international ski competi- tions, as sponsor of the Orage Masters and Orage European Freeski Open. Westbeach sponsored one of the world’s first snowboarding contests in the early 1990s. Louis Garneau spent 13 years as a global cycle racer, and started manufacturing cycling clothes in 1984 after participating in the Los Angeles Olympic Games. In 2005, Sugoi’s cycling and running apparel was honored on best-of lists in numerous publications, including Bicycling Magazine, Triathlete Magazine, Runner and Triathlon. Meanwhile, Arc’teryx was recognized with a Powder Magazine Editors’ Award for Polartec® Excellence and two Alpinist Mountain Standard Awards. And Westcomb’s ski, mountaineering and hiking apparel incorporate dynamic, weather-resistant proprietary fabrics such as PowerStretch®, Thermal Pro®, Wind Pro®, and many more. Crossbar, which specializes in state-of-the- art uniforms for team sports, was the first athletic wear company to introduce custom knit jacquard collars into its hockey jerseys, offering an innovative way to promote team sponsors and corporate brands. Of course, if you want cold weather, Canada is the place. So where else would you turn for the best protective clothing that defies the elements? Canada Goose, for example, has outfitted many Arctic and them to make me a parka complete with the Victoria and Vancouver, attract well-heeled, Antarctic expeditions. pockets and other details as well as a pair of fashionable travelers from the U.S. and down pants that I would need for this 2800 Europe who love the apparel and want it to “When, in 1997, I decided to organize kilometer expedition.” be available at home. the expedition “Nunavik 99”, to meet with the Inuit on their dogsleds, one of my first Francois Begier, Expeditioner “In the last couple of years, the golf industry has been growing in leaps and bounds preoccupations was to equip myself with a In the summer, a lot of our American and LIJA has definitely been the trend setter parka that would protect me from blizzards, neighbors, plus hordes of tourists from in women’s golf apparel. The great thing snow storms, wind, and temperatures that around the globe, head to Canada to relax about LIJA is you don’t need to be a golfer could go below 50 degrees Celsius. I knew and play. Warm weather sports like golf, to wear the clothes; the versatility of the that Canada Goose manufactures excellent which you can play all year round in mild snow goose-down filled jackets. I turned to collections allows you to wear it off the golf

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NEUFORM course. We have customers telling their non golfing friends about the line simply because all the LIJA pieces are not only stylish but extremely flattering.” Neil Viradia, Roger Dunn Golf Shop, Los Angeles “Ash City offers a large selection of golf product with very affordable prices. This company allows the retailer an opportunity to make those extra margins that are so needed in retail today, without compromising quality.” Willy Choma, President, WPC Retail Consulting And whether you’re a frontier lover and want to head out on the range, or are fond of traditional horseback riding, Canada produces some of the best equestrian gear and apparel around. “The quality and style is just great! Our customers come in each season and ask, “Is it in yet?” Owner, Foxy Horse and Hound, Spokane, Washington, about Arista Equestrian

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There is nothing like the qual- This ensures top quality product, fast ity assurance you get when apparel turnaround and on-time delivery. is designed and made in the same People who are active want apparel that locale. Canadian activewear apparel motivates them, is comfortable, keeps them companies such as Tonic yoga wear warm when they want to be warm, and cool design and produce everything at when they want to be cool, that is super-styl- home. King Fashions is working ish, and, most important, improves their per- with its own in-Canada knitting formance no matter what their chosen sport. facility and dye house. Other companies try to consolidate everything On all counts, Canada’s activewear in-house or as close by as possible. companies deliver. ■

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TONIC PROFILE Tonic Lifestyle Apparel Fresh from the west coast of Canada, where life revolves around active and healthy living, Tonic is a versatile, yoga- inspired lifestyle line for women. Tonic’s customer is the hip, urban, professional woman and the Yummy Mummy who takes pride in leading an active and healthy lifestyle. Although Tonic is technical apparel, the line is known for being sexy, fashion-savvy “athleisurewear”. Hot sellers are the bootcut pant with Tonic’s signature left-side draw cord, twist tanks, and hot, fitted yoga bras, tops and shorts. Items are made of Supplex, a breathing fabric that feels like cotton, holds its shape, is colorfast, looks new longer, and wicks moisture. Other fabrics incorporated into Tonic’s designs include technical jacquard, French terry, terry towel, and stretch velvet. Tonic is sold in yoga studios, athletic stores and specialty boutiques across North America, the U.K. and Asia. The apparel is designed and manufactured in Vancouver, ensuring great quality, superb fit and quick turnaround from factory to floor. Starting in Fall 2006, Tonic will present four new collections a year.

TONIC LIFESTYLE APPAREL INC. 5031 Still Creek Ave. Burnaby, BC V5C 5V1 Tel: 604.294.9499 x 109 Fax: 604.294.6008 www.mytonic.ca

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WESTCOMB PROFILE Westbeach Sports Westbeach began as a skate and surf shop in Calgary in 1979 and has been a significant international player in the action-sports apparel industry over the last 26 years. Today, with global headquarters in Vancouver and a European head office in Innsbruck, Austria, Westbeach is a global brand with strong distribution in over 20 countries including Norway, Switzerland, Sweden, the U.K., and Japan. Combining a Canadian tradition in snow sports with a West Coast surf-and-skate lifestyle and strong ties to youth culture, Westbeach became a world player in the ‘80s when it embraced the emergingemerging boomboom in snosnowboardswboards and snosnowboardwboard apparel.apparel. ItIt was oneone ofof the firstfirst com-companies ttoo offeroffer snowboard-specificsnowboard-specific outerwear. InIn the earlyearly ‘90s, WestbeachWestbeach capitalizedcapitalized onon this internationalinternational recognitionrecognition bbyy hosthostinging the firfirstst WestbeachWestbeach ClassicClassic SnowboardSnowboard Contest,Contest, whichwhich becamebecame knownknown as oonene ofof the ppremierremier snowboardingsnowboarding eeventsvents in the world. BeingBeing an aactivective participantparticipant in the PROFILE actionaction spsportsorts indindus-us- trytry is an impimportantortant partpart ooff WWestbeachestbeach Westcomb and informs the Westcomb is design-savvy performance gear engineered for serious company’scompany’s designdesign users and worn by alpine sports enthusiasts of all skill levels. and manmanufactureufacture of cutting-edge The Westcomb team believes you don’t have to sacrifice style and apparel in the fit in order to get quality construction and functionality. The com- Elevation,Elevation, SSummit,ummit, pany partnered with guides, industry professionals and end users Basecamp,Basecamp, Streetwear/Streetwear/ to create the ultimate in mountain apparel, with great fabrics, sleek Basics,Basics, YouthYouth and shapes, and streamlined, gimmick-free functionality. AccessoriesAccessories categories.categories. Using revolutionary materials from Malden Mills, Schoeller, Pontetorto, and YKK, smart ideas were developed. The result is a WESTBEACH SPORSPORTSTS INC. stylish, highly technical line of versatile softshell outerwear with 401—343 Railway St. Vancouver, BC excellent breathability, lasting comfort, and outstanding year-round V6A 1A4 protection. Look for Thermotec jackets and hoodies that provide Tel:Tel: 604.301.1107 breathability and insulation; Coretech quick-drying, moisture-man- Fax: 604.301.1120 aging jerseys, crews, pants and half-zip jackets; windproof, light- [email protected] weight, breathing Windshell jackets, pants and half-zips; and a street www.westbeach.comwww.westbeach.com collection of casual apparel.

WESTCOMB 109 - 3993 Henning Drive Burnaby, BC, V5C 6P7 Tel: 604.420.8964; Fax: 604.420.8974 www.westcomb.com

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LOUIS GARNEAU PROFILE Louis Garneau Sports Louis Garneau specializes in high-quality cycle wear, cycling helmets and accessories, clothing and accessories for cross- country skiing and other outdoors activities, swimsuits, clothing for children, team and corporate apparel and, most recently, bikes and fitness equipment. In the fall of 1983, after 13 years of cycle racing, Louis Garneau, president and founder, and his wife Monique Arsenault, manufactured their first cycling clothes in his father’s garage. The next year, after competing in the Los Angeles Olympic Games, Garneau decided to leave active competition and turn to business. With their wide experience in the sport, the couple was well aware of the specific needs of cyclists and was able to design a range of innovative clothing at competitive prices. Louis Garneau was the first North American company to introduce the sub- limation printing process (printing by thermo-transfer) and to offer an anatomic cut and fit in sports clothing. During the ‘90s, the company took more than 50% of the helmet, cycling and cross-country skiing clothing markets in Canada. The company operates six factories and employs more than 425 employees.

LOUIS GARNEAU SPORTS INC. 30 des Grands-Lacs Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, QC G3A 2E6 Tel: 418.878.4135 Toll free: 800.463.8356 Fax: 418.878.4335 www.louisgarneau.com

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SUGOI Sugoi Apparel Sugoi Apparel is a Vancouver original with a winning formula that has found success worldwide. Founded in 1987, Sugoi seamlessly blends leading-edge technology with superb design and fit to make the best in performance apparel for cyclists, runners and triathletes who demand the most from their outerwear, thermal wear, shorts, pants, tights, and short- and long-sleeved tees. Sugoi was founded with the mission of making excellent performance athletic wear and it has rapidly grown into a leading manufacturer of athletic apparel, with extensive distribution in North America and Europe. Sugoi was among the very first companies to recognize that recreational athletes want and need high performance clothing just as much as pros. Thus, while Sugoi has a complete line of sleek and form-fitting race wear for running, cycling and triathlon, this technology is also used to make outstanding apparel that fits and flatters the recreational athlete. Sugoi has remained at the forefront of athletic clothing by continuing to design clothes that offer an unmatched combination of performance, fit and fashion, and continues to work on the cutting edge of clothing technology, with fabrics that are often proprietary and always highly functional.

SUGOI APPAREL PROFILE 144 East 7th Ave., Vancouver, BC, V5T 1M6 Tel: 604.875.0887; Toll free: 800.432.1335 Fax: 604.879.9106 Roach Clothing www.sugoi.com Founded in 1992, Roach Clothing, which produces a wide range of X-treme biking gear and apparel, is a subsidiary of Race Face Performance Products, which The National Post rated one of Canada’s “50 best privately managed companies.” Headquartered near the Rockies in New Westminster, BC, Roach is situated at the global epicentre for professional and amateur mountain bike enthusiasts, and has developed a loyal, young customer base. The ‘cool’ quotient of Roach’s clothes has a street cred beyond the dirt trails. Kids and young adults wear them on the street, too. Whether it’s creating the first line of mountain bike armor (1993) or originating the concept of “bombproof” clothing, Roach has led the industry with benchmark-setting designs. Roach’s collection of durable performance wear features contemporary design, heavyweight fabrics and nylon threads. For men, the range includes jerseys and shorts evoking a timeless, casual look. For women, the L.O. series, which has the same features as the men’s line, but cut to fit a woman’s frame, includes a Lifestyle collection of Ts, hoodies and toques and, of course, Roach’s signature biking body armor.

ROACH CLOTHING & PROTECTION Unit 100—100 Braid St., New Westminster, BC, V3L 3P4 Tel: 604.527.9996; Toll free: 800.527.9244 Fax: 604.527.9959 www.roachclothing.com ROACH CLOTHING

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ARISTA PROFILE Arista Equestrian In 1990, a seasoned rider combined her love of horses and fashion design to form Arista Equestrian, a line of superior quality riding apparel targeting the “extreme” equestrian woman, with items for men as well. Arista Equestrian, a subsidiary of Alpine Joe Sportswear, is manufactured in Vancouver and recognized in Canada, the U.S, the U.K., Europe and Australia for its contemporary designs, technical performance fabrics, and fitted and comfortable riding apparel engineered to meet the sport’s rigorous demands. The brand includes a wide range of riding breeches, show shirts, schooling shirts, jackets and vests. In addition, this year Arista launched a new line of jeans called “SugarCubed,” specifically designed for comfort in the saddle. Arista’s riding apparel features imported Swiss and Italian fabrics for the riding breeches, and washable nubuck leather from Germany for the full leather seat breeches. A sponsor of two Olympic riders, Arista is well regarded by equestrians and continues to develop products known for quality, superior fit and unique designs. Each new line is carefully tested and perfect- ed, and each season brings trend-setting fabrics and exciting new colors and styles for the rider. PROFILE ARISTA EQUESTRIAN 1859 Franklin St., Vancouver, BC, V5L 1P9 Bula Tel: 604.251.3843; Toll free: 800.229.3288 Fax: 604.251.2246 What began as a vacation to Fiji 20 years ago for Bula’s founders has since evolved www.aristaequestrian.com into a brand philosophy. In Fiji they observed that life can be a carefree outdoor existence — colorful, relaxed, simple and mellow. Life is good, they say, and living life well is what Bula is all about. The name itself — BULA — is a Fijian expression meaning “hello,” “goodbye,” “peace” and “cheers.” BULA From the quirky, easy-going style of Bula’s marketing, to its down-to-earth sales staff and the products themselves, nothing is taken too seriously at Bula. The company’s trendy and playful offerings include a wide assortment of original headwear; angora, merino and boiled wool sweaters; and gloves. Bula gloves combine great looking graphics and applications with all the func- tions needed to combat the elements. The result is an eye-catching combination that keeps fingers warm and dry. Layer One is Bula’s comprehensive line of leading edge performance garments for demanding men and women.

BULA 5445 de Gaspé, Suite 800, Montreal, QC, H2T 3B2 Tel: 514.270.4222 www.bulabula.com

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NEUFORM PROFILE Neuform Only 18 months old, Neuform is already making its name in the international market. The company’s ‘Sawathotics’ line, aimed at the sports medicine market, is already used by more than eight pro hockey teams in Europe and many in Canada. Neuform will be introducing a new line and a new direction for its activewear in 2006. “These lines are aimed at the sport enthusiast,” explains Neuform president Mike Curtis, a former ski racer. “We’ve taken our knowledge of how the human body works and designed products that work with the body, not against it.” Neuform’s ‘Iconic’ line, for men and women, uses silver ion material, which is wicking, so it’s highly breathable. The material helps reduce body odor by killing 99.9% of bacteria. ‘Fever,’ Neuform’s line of performance thermals, is aimed at athletes and active individuals that engage in cold weather sports. “We have a polyurethane knit that adds support/compression to the muscle groups that support the body,” explains Curtis. These materials are integrated with the thermal materials to help support the body, keep it warm and wick it. The line includes supportive leggings and torso garments. All Neuform clothing is manufactured in Canada.

NEUFORM Box 667 Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0 Tel: 519.599.2333 Toll free: 888.477.7292 Fax: 519.599.7760 Web: www.neuform.net

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ARC’TERYX EQUIPMENT CHLOROPHYLLE HAUTE MONDOR SUGOI APPAREL 2770 Bentall St. TECHNOLOGIE 785 Honoré-Mercier 144 East 7th Ave. Vancouver, BC 250 Racine Est St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC Vancouver, BC V5M 4H4 Chicoutimi, QC J2X 3S2 V5T 1M6 Tel: 604.451.7755 G7H 1R9 Tel: 450.347.5321 Tel: 604.875.0887 Toll free: 800.985.6681 Tel: 418.549.7512 Fax: 800.279.5811 Toll free: 800.432.1335 Fax: 604.451.7705 www.chlorophylle.net Toll free: 800.363.1952 Fax: 604.879.9106 www.arcteryx.com www.mondor.com www.sugoi.com COALISION/ORAGE ARISTA EQUESTRIAN 619 Le Breton NEUFORM TILLEY ENDURABLES 1859 Franklin St. Longueuil, QC Box 667 900 Don Mills Rd. Vancouver, BC J4G 1R9 Thornbury, ON Toronto, ON V5L 1P9 Tel: 450.646.0867 N0H 2P0 M3C 1V6 Tel: 604.251.3843 www.orageski.com Tel: 519.599.2333 Tel: 416.444.4465 Toll free: 800.229.3288 Toll free: 888.477.7292 Toll free: 800.363.8737 Fax: 604.251.2246 KING’S FASHION Fax: 519.599.7760 Fax: 416.444.6977 www.aristaequestrian.com MANUFACTURING Web: www.neuform.net www.tilley.com 3651 23 St. N.E. ASH CITY WORLDWIDE QUARTZ-NATURE TONIC LIFESTYLE Calgary, AB 2111 McCowan Rd. T2E 6T2 2127 de la Province APPAREL Scarborough, ON Longueuil, QC Tel: 604.221.5616 5031 Still Creek Ave. M1S 3Y6 J4G 1Y6 Toll free: 866.772.0022 Burnaby, BC Tel: 416.292.6612 www.kingfashions.com Tel: 450.674.7660 V5C 5V1 Toll free: 800.761.6612 Toll free: 1.888.281.0014 Tel: 604.294.9499 x 109 Fax: 416.292.9493 LIJA Fax: 450.674.1021 Fax: 604.294.6008 www.ashcity.com www.quartz-nature.com www.mytonic.ca #135 – 6660 Graybar Rd. Richmond, BC B.I. GROUP RAD SPORTS V6W 1H9 WESTBEACH SPORTS 9124 St. Laurent Blvd. 58 Principale, Room 101 Tel: 604.270.6060 401 - 343 Railway St. Montreal, QC Sutton, Quebec Fax: 604.270.6089 Vancouver, BC H2N 1M9 J0E 2K0 www.lijastyle.com V6A 1A4 Tel: 514.382.4062 Tel: 450.538.5355 Tel: 604.301.1107 Toll free: 800.561.4952 LOUIS GARNEAU SPORTS Fax: 450.538.5855 Fax: 604.301.1120 Fax: 514.383.5510 www.radsports.qc.ca www.westbeach.com 30 des Grands-Lacs Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, BULA ROACH CLOTHING & QC WESTCOMB 5445 de Gaspé, Suite 800 G3A 2E6 PROTECTION 109 - 3993 Henning Drive Montreal, QC Unit 100 - 100 Braid St. Burnaby, BC H2T 3B2 Tel: 418.878.4135 Toll free: 800.463.8356 New Westminster, BC V5C 6P7 Tel: 514.270.4222 Fax: 418.878.4335 V3L 3P4 Tel: 604.420.8964 www.bulabula.com www.louisgarneau.com Tel: 604.527.9996 Fax: 604.420.8974 Toll free: 800.527.9244 www.westcomb.com CANADA GOOSE MODROBES CANADA Fax: 604.527.9959 Metro Sportswear Ltd. www.roachclothing.com 239 Queen St. West. WOODS CANADA 1381 Castleﬁeld Avenue Toronto, Canada 1430 Birchmount Rd. Toronto, ON SIERRA DESIGNS Toronto, ON M6B 1G7 Tel: 416.597.9560 www.modrobes.com 100 Corporation Dr. M1P 2E8 Tel: 416.780.9850 Brampton, ON Tel: 416.465.2403 Fax: 416.780.9854 L6S 6B5 Toll free: 877.537.3002 www.canada-goose.com Tel: 905.792.6084 Fax: 416.465.2310 Toll free: 866.778.7792 www.woodscanada.com www.sierradesigns.com

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