Made in Canada
Roots
In short
Yes, Roots makes its products in Canada, in Toronto, ON. It makes leather bags, backpacks, varsity jackets, made in Canada apparel. Founded in 1973.
Roots was founded in 1973 by Michael Budman and Don Green, and while much of its clothing is made abroad, its leather bags and varsity jackets are still handcrafted at its own Leather Factory in Toronto. The factory has been run by three generations of the Kowalewski family, and Roots keeps a separate made in Canada collection online.
Key facts
- Brand name
- Roots
- Parent company
- Roots Corporation
- Products
- Leather bags, backpacks, varsity jackets, made in Canada apparel
- Made in
- Toronto, ONOntario
- Where to buy
- Roots stores across Canada and online
- Canadian owned
- Unverified
- Founded
- 1973
- Website
- roots.com
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- Roots leather bags and varsity jackets are handcrafted at the company's Leather Factory in Toronto.
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.
Roots: questions people ask
Where are Roots products made?
Roots 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 Roots make?
Leather bags, backpacks, varsity jackets, made in Canada apparel. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Where can I buy Roots?
Roots stores across Canada and online. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
When was Roots founded?
Roots was founded in 1973.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like Roots?
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.