Made in Canada
Dristex
In short
Yes, Dristex makes its products in Canada, in Saint-Hubert, QC. It makes socks, compression socks, sleeves and alpaca socks. The company is Canadian owned.
Dristex is one of the few sock knitters left in Canada, with its head office and plant in Saint-Hubert on Montreal's South Shore and a second location in Alberta. The range covers work, hiking, sport and everyday socks plus compression styles and socks for people with diabetes. Many pairs use merino, alpaca, bamboo or organic cotton.
Key facts
- Brand name
- Dristex
- Parent company
- Dristex
- Products
- Socks, compression socks, sleeves and alpaca socks
- Made in
- Saint-Hubert, QCQuebec
- Where to buy
- Online
- Canadian owned
- Yes
- Website
- dristex.com
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- Alpaca socks are part of the line, and the company also knits socks from fibre supplied by alpaca breeders.
Buying Clothing made in Canada: what to check
- 01Check the tag and product page for where the garment was made, not just the brand's home city.
- 02Treat "Designed in Canada" as a design claim; the item may be sewn elsewhere.
- 03Ask where the fabric comes from if that matters to you.
- 04Look for solid seams and spare buttons, and ask whether the brand repairs what it sells.
Dristex: questions people ask
Where are Dristex products made?
Dristex makes its products in Saint-Hubert, QC, according to the brand's own information. We add a brand to this directory only after checking that it makes products in Canada.
What does Dristex make?
Socks, compression socks, sleeves and alpaca socks. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Is Dristex a Canadian-owned company?
Yes. Dristex is Canadian owned.
Where can I buy Dristex?
Online. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like Dristex?
Yes. Browse Clothing for more Canadian makers, see other brands from Quebec further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.
