Made in Canada
Watson Gloves
In short
Yes, Watson Gloves makes its products in Canada, in Burnaby, BC. It makes work gloves, leather gloves and winter gloves. Founded in 1918.
Watson Gloves began in 1918 when John Watson and Wayne Stanley sold handmade gloves to dock workers on the Vancouver waterfront. The company now offers a wide range of work gloves, and its Canadian made styles, such as deerskin winter gloves, are hand crafted at its Burnaby factory.
Key facts
- Brand name
- Watson Gloves
- Parent company
- John Watson Ltd
- Products
- Work gloves, leather gloves and winter gloves
- Made in
- Burnaby, BCBritish Columbia
- Where to buy
- Online and at hardware and outdoor retailers
- Canadian owned
- Unverified
- Founded
- 1918
- Website
- watsongloves.com
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- The website has a separate Made in Canada section so you can shop only the gloves sewn in Burnaby.
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.
Watson Gloves: questions people ask
Where are Watson Gloves products made?
Watson Gloves makes its products in Burnaby, BC, 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 Watson Gloves make?
Work gloves, leather gloves and winter gloves. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Where can I buy Watson Gloves?
Online and at hardware and outdoor retailers. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
When was Watson Gloves founded?
Watson Gloves was founded in 1918.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like Watson Gloves?
Yes. Browse Outdoor & Footwear for more Canadian makers, see other brands from British Columbia further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.
