3 days ago
Behind the scenes of the Roots factory: Future of made in Canada
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I still wear a pair of Roots sweatpants from my bat mitzvah, which was 25 years ago. Roots is known for its sweatpants, leather goods and other comfy gear — products made with quality that can last decades.
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I recently visited the Roots leather factory in Toronto (Roots is one of my favourite brands). I learned about the production of the brand's leather and embroidered products, including how you can have your Roots leather goods repaired by the same factory that manufactured them. I saw some bags that were over 20 years old that are still going strong, aside from some wear and tear on the lining.
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We also saw some embroidery work with the Toronto Blue Jays logo. That's what stood out the most. How bespoke and hyper-local Roots collaborations can be because its leather goods (and other collections) are made in Toronto.
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