Made in Canada
Stanfield's
In short
Yes, Stanfield's makes its products in Canada, in Truro, NS. It makes underwear, thermal base layers, t-shirts and sleepwear. The company is Canadian owned. Founded in 1856.
Stanfield's began in 1856 as a woollen mill in Tryon, Prince Edward Island, and moved to Truro, Nova Scotia in 1870. The company is still making underwear and long johns in the same town, on its site by the Salmon River. It is best known for its wool and cotton thermals and everyday briefs and boxers.
Key facts
- Brand name
- Stanfield's
- Parent company
- Stanfield's Ltd.
- Products
- Underwear, thermal base layers, t-shirts and sleepwear
- Made in
- Truro, NSNova Scotia
- Where to buy
- Online and at department stores and retailers across Canada
- Canadian owned
- Yes
- Founded
- 1856
- Website
- stanfields.com
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- The company has been manufacturing in Truro, Nova Scotia since 1870 and makes most of its range in Canada.
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.
Stanfield's: questions people ask
Where are Stanfield's products made?
Stanfield's makes its products in Truro, NS, 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 Stanfield's make?
Underwear, thermal base layers, t-shirts and sleepwear. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Is Stanfield's a Canadian-owned company?
Yes. Stanfield's is Canadian owned.
Where can I buy Stanfield's?
Online and at department stores and retailers across Canada. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
When was Stanfield's founded?
Stanfield's was founded in 1856.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like Stanfield's?
Yes. Browse Clothing for more Canadian makers, see other brands from Nova Scotia further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.
