Made in Canada
Freed & Freed
In short
Yes, Freed & Freed makes its products in Canada, in Winnipeg, MB. It makes technical parkas, insulated jackets, cold weather garments and workwear. The company is Canadian owned. Founded in 1921.
Freed & Freed started in Winnipeg in 1921 and is now a fourth generation, First Nation owned outerwear maker. It designs and sews technical parkas, insulated jackets and cold weather workwear through its own Canadian manufacturing, handling everything from pattern to finishing, and also produces garments for other labels.
Key facts
- Brand name
- Freed & Freed
- Parent company
- Freed & Freed International
- Products
- Technical parkas, insulated jackets, cold weather garments and workwear
- Made in
- Winnipeg, MBManitoba
- Where to buy
- Direct and through private label and institutional orders
- Canadian owned
- Yes
- Founded
- 1921
- Website
- freedandfreed.com
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- The company runs its own production from design through finishing in Canada.
Buying Outdoor & Footwear made in Canada: what to check
- 01Check the boot or jacket itself; "Designed in Canada" is common in this category.
- 02Ask whether boots can be resoled, by the maker or a local cobbler.
- 03Treat temperature ratings as a rough guide; fit, socks and activity matter too.
- 04For moccasins or mukluks sold as Indigenous-made, ask about the maker and community.
Freed & Freed: questions people ask
Where are Freed & Freed products made?
Freed & Freed makes its products in Winnipeg, MB, 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 Freed & Freed make?
Technical parkas, insulated jackets, cold weather garments and workwear. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Is Freed & Freed a Canadian-owned company?
Yes. Freed & Freed is Canadian owned.
Where can I buy Freed & Freed?
Direct and through private label and institutional orders. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
When was Freed & Freed founded?
Freed & Freed was founded in 1921.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like Freed & Freed?
Yes. Browse Outdoor & Footwear for more Canadian makers, see other brands from Manitoba further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.
