Made in Canada
Soak
In short
Yes, Soak makes its products in Canada, in Toronto, ON. It makes no-rinse laundry soap, ironing spray, wash basins and hand cream. The company is Canadian owned. Founded in 2006.
Soak was started in Toronto in 2006 by Jacqueline Sava, who wanted a gentle way to wash hand knits and delicates without rinsing. Its laundry soap launched in three scents and grew into a small line of care products for knits, lingerie and swimwear. The company says its products are proudly made in Canada, and knitters around the world now keep a bottle near the sink.
Key facts
- Brand name
- Soak
- Parent company
- Soak Wash Inc.
- Products
- No-rinse laundry soap, ironing spray, wash basins and hand cream
- Made in
- Toronto, ONOntario
- Where to buy
- Online and yarn, lingerie and specialty shops worldwide
- Canadian owned
- Yes
- Founded
- 2006
- Website
- soakwash.com
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- The no-rinse formula means you soak, squeeze and dry, with no rinsing step.
Buying Home & Kitchen made in Canada: what to check
- 01For wooden boards and utensils, ask what wood and finish are used.
- 02For ceramics, ask whether pieces are food safe, and dishwasher and oven safe.
- 03Check whether cookware is made here or only finished or packaged here.
- 04For linens, look for a qualifier; fabric is often imported even when sewn here.
Soak: questions people ask
Where are Soak products made?
Soak 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 Soak make?
No-rinse laundry soap, ironing spray, wash basins and hand cream. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Is Soak a Canadian-owned company?
Yes. Soak is Canadian owned.
Where can I buy Soak?
Online and yarn, lingerie and specialty shops worldwide. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
When was Soak founded?
Soak was founded in 2006.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like Soak?
Yes. Browse Home & Kitchen 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.
