Made in Canada
Shelter
In short
Yes, Shelter makes its products in Canada, in Courtenay, BC. It makes linen pants, skirts, dresses, pullovers and kids' clothing. The company is Canadian owned.
Shelter is a British Columbia label making linen essentials for women, plus a children's line called Shelter Kids. Pieces are hand crafted on Vancouver Island and in small batches in Vancouver. The collection keeps to easy, wearable shapes such as wide pants, skirts, dresses, pullovers and tanks, made to soften and improve with washing.
Key facts
- Brand name
- Shelter
- Parent company
- Shelter
- Products
- Linen pants, skirts, dresses, pullovers and kids' clothing
- Made in
- Courtenay, BCBritish Columbia
- Where to buy
- Online
- Canadian owned
- Yes
- Website
- shelterclothing.ca
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- Hand crafted on Vancouver Island and in small batches in Vancouver.
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.
Shelter: questions people ask
Where are Shelter products made?
Shelter makes its products in Courtenay, BC, 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 Shelter make?
Linen pants, skirts, dresses, pullovers and kids' clothing. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Is Shelter a Canadian-owned company?
Yes. Shelter is Canadian owned.
Where can I buy Shelter?
Online. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like Shelter?
Yes. Browse Clothing for more Canadian makers, see other brands from British Columbia further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.
