The Crafting of Ethical Winter Coats

As a company that centers sustainability across all pillars, we strive to be transparent about what we do and how we do it. We don’t just create and sell clothing. Our mission is to build a responsible sourcing system and to foster a community of people who share our vision.

Our responsible practices begin with design. We believe that creating the best product matters most when it comes to reducing our environmental impact, promoting a circular economy, and encouraging conscious consumption. We strive to create timeless, durable, and functional products that serve a purpose, last a lifetime, and are truly non-disposable. These core elements come together in our Montréal-based atelier. Our talented designers, patternmakers, and product developers combine years of expertise in product design, textiles, and sustainable sourcing to create the highest quality, most eco-responsible products possible.

It’s not just parkas that are ‘Made in Canada’. Our sustainable vision is also deeply rooted in our Canadian heritage. Since our inception, we’ve produced Quartz Co. winter jackets locally, from our first factory in Victoriaville to our Montreal's facility today. Local manufacturing allows us to reduce our environmental footprint throughout the entire production process while maintaining high standards of quality and control. By manufacturing in Québec, we can create jobs for skilled artisans, strengthen the local economy, and give back to our immediate community.

Our local artisans ⁠— the talented people who make Quartz Co. coats ⁠— form the nucleus of our brand. Their expertise lends our garments an exceptional level of quality and their knowledge informs our business decisions every day. We honor our artisans by ensuring that they receive everything they need to thrive in their craft. We do this by ensuring fair work conditions and wages for all our employees, and providing safe work environments in our factories.

At Quartz Co., we prioritize local production, striving to manufacture as many of our products as possible in Canada. However, for certain specialized items, Canadian-based production isn’t always the best option. In these cases, we collaborate with international factories that align with our values, following a vertical, localized approach to production.

Our partner factories are experts in their respective garment categories, overseeing the entire production process—from material sourcing to finished product—within their local regions. We carefully select these partners not only for their expertise but also for their commitment to responsible manufacturing. Every facility we work with upholds fair labor conditions, safe work environments, and is certified by globally recognized standards such as BSCI* (Business Social Compliance Initiative) and WRAP** (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production).

Through this approach, we maintain our high standards of quality, sustainability, and ethical responsibility, no matter where our products are made.

*BSCI is an industry-led initiative that monitors and improves workplace standards across the global supply chain.

**WRAP is a certification program that ensures ethical, safe, and socially responsible manufacturing.