QUARTZ CO.'S HISTORY

WINTER JACKETS MADE IN CANADA

From the begining

1997

Canadian outerwear pionneer Yves Trudeau founds Quartz Nature, following a lifelong career dedicated to crafting outerwear across various companies.

2004

Quartz Nature launches its first extreme-cold collection, designed for explorers, Arctic residents, and scientists working in the harshest environments.

2015

Brothers Jean-Philippe, François-Xavier and Guillaume Robert - three engineers - acquire the company from Mr. Trudeau, ushering in a new era by modernizing collections for a global generation of customers.

2016

Quartz Co. embraces a strong commitment to sustainability, introducing the first commercially available milkweed-insulated jackets. The company strengthens supply chain traceability and pioneers the use of sustainable fabrics.

2017

Debut of the Edition collection, redefining Quartz Co.’s modern identity. This collection marks the beginning of Quartz Co.'s global expansion.

2018

The Robert brothers acquire two new factories in Montreal and Victoriaville, reinforcing their dedication to Canadian manufacturing while investing significantly in modernizing operations.

2020

When COVID-19 strikes, Quartz Co. retools its entire factory to produce medical gowns for the Canadian government. That same year, the company diversifies its operations and opens its flagship store beside its design studio in Montreal's historic Mile-End garment district.

2021

The opening of national pop-up stores reinforces the brand experience, becoming a key direct-to-consumer expansion strategy.

2022

Collaboration with designer Marie-Ève Lecavalier results in the Après-Ski Capsule Collection, showcased at Paris Fashion Week and other international events.

2023

Collaboration with BEIGE Habilleur reimagines the iconic Vostok expedition jacket (first introduced in 1997).

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