Made in Canada
Lorne's Coats
In short
Yes, Lorne's Coats makes its products in Canada, in Toronto, ON. It makes wool, cashmere, alpaca and down coats, capes, rainwear. The company is Canadian owned. Founded in 1978.
Lorne's Coats is a third generation family business that has been making outerwear since 1978 in a Toronto factory dating back to 1948. Its coats are cut and sewn in Toronto from wool, cashmere, alpaca and down, using fabrics woven in Italy, and it is one of the few brands left that still manufactures wool garments in Canada.
Key facts
- Brand name
- Lorne's Coats
- Parent company
- Lorne's Coats
- Products
- Wool, cashmere, alpaca and down coats, capes, rainwear
- Made in
- Toronto, ONOntario
- Where to buy
- Online and select retailers
- Canadian owned
- Yes
- Founded
- 1978
- Website
- lornescoats.com
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Highlights
- Coats are made in the family's Toronto factory, with women's sizes from 00 to 24 and men's from 36 to 52.
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.
Lorne's Coats: questions people ask
Where are Lorne's Coats products made?
Lorne's Coats 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 Lorne's Coats make?
Wool, cashmere, alpaca and down coats, capes, rainwear. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Is Lorne's Coats a Canadian-owned company?
Yes. Lorne's Coats is Canadian owned.
Where can I buy Lorne's Coats?
Online and select retailers. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
When was Lorne's Coats founded?
Lorne's Coats was founded in 1978.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like Lorne's Coats?
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.