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Made in Canada

Poison Pear

In short

Yes, Poison Pear makes its products in Canada, in Halifax, NS. It makes screen-printed dresses, tees, underwear, scarves, hats and kids' clothing. The company is Canadian owned.

Poison Pear makes hand screen-printed and handmade clothing and accessories in Halifax. The shop offers dresses, rompers, tops and underwear for women, tees and boxer briefs for men, and kids' and baby clothing, along with scarves, hats and bags. Prints are colourful and illustrative, and the brand runs a studio and market booth in the city.

Key facts

Brand name
Poison Pear
Parent company
Poison Pear
Products
Screen-printed dresses, tees, underwear, scarves, hats and kids' clothing
Made in
Halifax, NSNova Scotia
Where to buy
Studio and market booth in Halifax and online
Canadian owned
Yes
Website
poisonpear.com

Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction

Highlights

  • Clothing is hand screen printed and made in Halifax.

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.

Poison Pear: questions people ask

Where are Poison Pear products made?

Poison Pear makes its products in Halifax, 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 Poison Pear make?

Screen-printed dresses, tees, underwear, scarves, hats and kids' clothing. The brand's website has the full, current range.

Is Poison Pear a Canadian-owned company?

Yes. Poison Pear is Canadian owned.

Where can I buy Poison Pear?

Studio and market booth in Halifax and online. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.

Are there other Canadian-made brands like Poison Pear?

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.

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