Roots Canada
Proudly Canadian since 1973.
Roots Canada is a vertically integrated Canadian manufacturer of leather goods, outdoor-inspired clothing, and accessories, founded in 1973 by Michael Budman and Don Green in Toronto. The company operates its own leather factory in Toronto staffed by a multi-generational family of craftspeople who hand-build each bag through at least 20 production steps. Its B2B department creates custom products for Fortune 500 companies, sports organizations, and entertainment brands at wholesale scale.
- Type
- Manufacturer
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Founded
- 1973
- Website
- roots.com
- Categories
- Bags, Luggage & Leather Goods, Activewear & Sportswear, Men's Apparel, Women's Apparel, Home Décor & Textiles
- Markets
- Canada, United States, China
Verified facts
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- domain-registered (green), checked 2026-08-12 Domain registry record
- lei-lapsed (amber), checked 2026-08-23 GLEIF global LEI register (golden copy)
- registry-active-global (green), checked 2026-08-12 Registraire des entreprises du Québec
- registered-since (green), checked 2015-10-14 Registraire des entreprises du Québec
- insolvency-clear (green), checked 2026-08-13 Registraire des entreprises du Québec
Import rules for these goods
- Consumer goods sold in the EU fall under the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR, applies since 13 Dec 2024): a responsible person in the EU is mandatory. EUR-Lex: Regulation (EU) 2023/988 (GPSR)
- Textiles sold in the EU must carry fibre-composition labelling under Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011. European Commission
- Textiles sold in the US must comply with FTC labeling rules (fiber content, country of origin, care instructions). US FTC