This Canada Day, we’re reflecting on what it means to be a brand that’s made in Canada—especially in an industry where that’s becoming increasingly rare.
At BEDI Studios, every product we make, whether a cotton t-shirt, a durable fanny pack, or a winter coat built for –30°C, is made entirely in Canada. Not just designed here. Not just “finished” here. Made here, from start to finish.
A Canadian Brand, Through and Through
BEDI is proudly Canadian-owned and operated. Our team is based in Montreal’s Mile End, a neighbourhood known for its creative energy and community spirit. It’s where we design our collections, where our founder Inder sketches his ideas, and where we connect with our local community.
We’re one of very few brands that still manufacture our outerwear entirely in Canada. Our winter coats, rated to –30°C, are cut and sewn in Montreal. Our durable YKK zippers are made in Canada. The metal hardware on our coats and bags is produced here in Quebec, using either recycled metal or locally sourced aluminum. Even the glove-holder detail on the wrist of every coat is crafted from seatbelts salvaged from Montreal scrapyards.
Why Local Matters
This local approach goes beyond geography. It’s about people, relationships, and care. When you manufacture in Canada, you know the people behind the product. We have a small team of tailors that we know personally. We collaborate, troubleshoot, and celebrate the small victories together.
When our founder Inder puts the finishing touches on a new design, he doesn’t send it overseas—he pops the sketches in his backpack and bikes across town. And when it’s time to bring that idea to life, it’s cut, sewn, and assembled just a few kilometers from our studio by a team we know by name. In a country with a rich history of textile and garment making, it’s always been important to us to help carry that story forward.
Making everything locally also means we can uphold the highest standards for workplace safety, fair wages, and environmental responsibility. Everyone who works on our pieces is paid fairly, works in safe conditions, and is treated with respect. This is a baseline for us, not a bonus.
Made Differently, Made to Last
There’s also an unmistakable level of quality that comes from this kind of hands-on production. Every coat and bag we make is built to last, not just for one season, but for years to come. Details like our sleek, recycled metal hardware (made in Quebec), or the salvaged seatbelt straps on our bags, are only possible because of the close collaboration we have with our local partners.
It’s this level of craftsmanship and attention to detail that makes it possible for us to offer a lifetime guarantee on all our coats and bags.
Why It’s Worth It
“Made in Canada” isn’t just a label we stamp on our pieces— it’s a core value that shapes every step of our process. Manufacturing locally is not the easiest path. It’s more expensive. It’s slower. But for us, it’s the only way to build a business that reflects our core values of environmental and social sustainability, and support for our local community and economy.
This Canada Day, Choose Local
Choosing Canadian-made products is about more than waving a flag. It’s a quiet but powerful way to invest in community, craft, and care.
We’re honoured to be included in Made in CA, a grassroots initiative created to help Canadians discover and support local brands. Built out of a desire to highlight fair practices and strengthen the Canadian economy, it’s a thoughtful and trusted resource that aligns closely with our values.
Being part of this community is a reminder that how we shop matters, and that where something is made tells a powerful story.
