Made in Canada
SASKAPACA
In short
Yes, SASKAPACA makes its products in Canada, in Lintlaw, SK. It makes alpaca boot socks, felted insoles, mitts, toques and sweaters. The company is Canadian owned. Founded in 1996.
SASKAPACA is the product line of a family run alpaca farm near Lintlaw, Saskatchewan, that has raised alpacas since 1996. Fibre from its own herd is turned into thick boot socks, felted insoles, mitts, toques and sweaters, made locally with the help of a small group of skilled makers, giving Prairie winters a warm, soft and very local option.
Key facts
- Brand name
- SASKAPACA
- Parent company
- Alpacaweave
- Products
- Alpaca boot socks, felted insoles, mitts, toques and sweaters
- Made in
- Lintlaw, SKSaskatchewan
- Where to buy
- Online and at the farm
- Canadian owned
- Yes
- Founded
- 1996
- Website
- alpacaweave.com
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Highlights
- Socks, insoles and mitts are produced locally from the farm's own alpaca fibre.
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.
SASKAPACA: questions people ask
Where are SASKAPACA products made?
SASKAPACA makes its products in Lintlaw, SK, 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 SASKAPACA make?
Alpaca boot socks, felted insoles, mitts, toques and sweaters. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Is SASKAPACA a Canadian-owned company?
Yes. SASKAPACA is Canadian owned.
Where can I buy SASKAPACA?
Online and at the farm. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
When was SASKAPACA founded?
SASKAPACA was founded in 1996.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like SASKAPACA?
Yes. Browse Outdoor & Footwear for more Canadian makers, see other brands from Saskatchewan further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.