Made in Canada
Origami Customs
In short
Yes, Origami Customs makes its products in Canada, in Montreal, QC. It makes swimwear, lingerie, chest binders and gaffs. The company is Canadian owned.
Origami Customs began when founder Rae, who is trans and non-binary, started hand-sewing custom swimwear for friends. Today a small team makes every product by hand in its Montreal studio, without outsourcing production. The shop focuses on gender-affirming swimwear, lingerie, chest binders and tucking gaffs, with many pieces available in custom sizes.
Key facts
- Brand name
- Origami Customs
- Parent company
- Origami Customs
- Products
- Swimwear, lingerie, chest binders and gaffs
- Made in
- Montreal, QCQuebec
- Where to buy
- Online
- Canadian owned
- Yes
- Website
- origamicustoms.com
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- Every product is made by hand in the Montreal studio.
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.
Origami Customs: questions people ask
Where are Origami Customs products made?
Origami Customs 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 Origami Customs make?
Swimwear, lingerie, chest binders and gaffs. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Is Origami Customs a Canadian-owned company?
Yes. Origami Customs is Canadian owned.
Where can I buy Origami Customs?
Online. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like Origami Customs?
Yes. Browse Clothing 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.