Made in Canada
The Original Bug Shirt Company
In short
Yes, The Original Bug Shirt Company makes its products in Canada, in Powassan, ON. It makes bug shirts, bug jackets and pants, kids bug gear. Founded in 1989.
The Original Bug Shirt Company has been making chemical free insect protection clothing since 1989 from Powassan, in Ontario's near north. Its bug shirts, jackets and pants use fine mesh and fabric panels to keep mosquitoes, blackflies and ticks away without repellent, and they are cut, sewn and shipped from Ontario for paddlers, anglers, hunters and anyone working outdoors.
Key facts
- Brand name
- The Original Bug Shirt Company
- Parent company
- The Original Bug Shirt Company
- Products
- Bug shirts, bug jackets and pants, kids bug gear
- Made in
- Powassan, ONOntario
- Where to buy
- Online and outdoor retailers
- Canadian owned
- Unverified
- Founded
- 1989
- Website
- bugshirt.com
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- Every bug shirt is cut, sewn and shipped from Ontario and works without any chemical repellent.
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.
The Original Bug Shirt Company: questions people ask
Where are The Original Bug Shirt Company products made?
The Original Bug Shirt Company makes its products in Powassan, 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 The Original Bug Shirt Company make?
Bug shirts, bug jackets and pants, kids bug gear. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Where can I buy The Original Bug Shirt Company?
Online and outdoor retailers. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
When was The Original Bug Shirt Company founded?
The Original Bug Shirt Company was founded in 1989.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like The Original Bug Shirt Company?
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.