Made in Canada
Puffin Gear
In short
Yes, Puffin Gear makes its products in Canada, in Toronto, ON. It makes sun hats, oilskin rain hats, winter hats, mitts and scarves for adults and kids. The company is Canadian owned.
Puffin Gear has been making hats in Toronto for more than 25 years, from SPF rated sun hats and oilskin rain hats to boiled wool and fleece winter hats and mitts. Many styles are made for kids and babies, with features that keep hats on small heads, and some fabrics such as Harris Tweed and Polartec fleece come from abroad.
Key facts
- Brand name
- Puffin Gear
- Parent company
- Puffin Gear
- Products
- Sun hats, oilskin rain hats, winter hats, mitts and scarves for adults and kids
- Made in
- Toronto, ONOntario
- Where to buy
- Online and many retailers
- Canadian owned
- Yes
- Website
- puffingear.com
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- Puffin Gear hats have been made in Toronto for more than 25 years.
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.
Puffin Gear: questions people ask
Where are Puffin Gear products made?
Puffin Gear makes its products in Toronto, 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 Puffin Gear make?
Sun hats, oilskin rain hats, winter hats, mitts and scarves for adults and kids. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Is Puffin Gear a Canadian-owned company?
Yes. Puffin Gear is Canadian owned.
Where can I buy Puffin Gear?
Online and many retailers. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like Puffin Gear?
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.
