Made in Canada
Laslyn Alpaca
In short
Yes, Laslyn Alpaca makes its products in Canada, in Markdale, ON. It makes thermal alpaca socks, insoles, mitts and hats. The company is Canadian owned.
Laslyn Alpaca is a ranch near Markdale, Ontario, run by Doug and Carolyn Lilleyman, who raise alpacas and turn their fibre into winter wear. Many of the ranch's products are made on site from its own herd, including thermal alpaca socks, insoles, mitts and reversible hats, which are prized for warmth without the itch of some wools.
Key facts
- Brand name
- Laslyn Alpaca
- Parent company
- Laslyn Alpaca
- Products
- Thermal alpaca socks, insoles, mitts and hats
- Made in
- Markdale, ONOntario
- Where to buy
- Ranch shop and online
- Canadian owned
- Yes
- Website
- laslynalpaca.com
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- Many of its socks, insoles and mitts are made on the ranch from its own alpacas.
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.
Laslyn Alpaca: questions people ask
Where are Laslyn Alpaca products made?
Laslyn Alpaca makes its products in Markdale, ON, 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 Laslyn Alpaca make?
Thermal alpaca socks, insoles, mitts and hats. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Is Laslyn Alpaca a Canadian-owned company?
Yes. Laslyn Alpaca is Canadian owned.
Where can I buy Laslyn Alpaca?
Ranch shop and online. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like Laslyn Alpaca?
Yes. Browse Outdoor & Footwear for more Canadian makers, see other brands from Ontario further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.