Made in Canada
Gibou
In short
Yes, Gibou makes its products in Canada, in Montreal, QC. It makes knit toques with recycled fur pompoms, mitts, neck warmers, headbands. The company is Canadian owned. Founded in 2014.
Gibou was founded in Montreal in 2014 by Sarah Beaudoin and is best known for its Classic winter toque topped with a recycled fur pompom. The company makes its toques, mitts, neck warmers and headbands in Montreal, uses only recycled fur, and has some of its knitted accessories made by a team of retirees.
Key facts
- Brand name
- Gibou
- Parent company
- Gibou
- Products
- Knit toques with recycled fur pompoms, mitts, neck warmers, headbands
- Made in
- Montreal, QCQuebec
- Where to buy
- Online and boutiques across Canada
- Canadian owned
- Yes
- Founded
- 2014
- Website
- en.gibou.ca
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- Gibou toques are made in Montreal and their pompoms use only recycled fur.
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.
Gibou: questions people ask
Where are Gibou products made?
Gibou makes its products in Montreal, 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 Gibou make?
Knit toques with recycled fur pompoms, mitts, neck warmers, headbands. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Is Gibou a Canadian-owned company?
Yes. Gibou is Canadian owned.
Where can I buy Gibou?
Online and boutiques across Canada. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
When was Gibou founded?
Gibou was founded in 2014.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like Gibou?
Yes. Browse Outdoor & Footwear 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.