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Redwood Classics Apparel Launches Canada Co-Brand Series

TORONTO, ON — Redwood Classics Apparel, one of Canada’s few remaining full-service apparel manufacturers, proudly announces the launch of its Canada Co-Brand Series, a simple yet powerful way for corporate buyers to showcase Canadian pride while supporting the Canadian economy. The new program features a collection of high-quality, Canadian-made garments paired with bold, durable appliqués inspired by iconic national symbols. From maple leaf chenille patches to premium flag decals, the Canada Co-Brand Series offers clients the opportunity to customize Redwood Classics’ apparel with a stylish, patriotic finishing touch.

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Redwood Classics™ Apparel Featured in Canadian Business

TORONTO, ON — We are honoured to have Redwood Classics™ Apparel’s journey featured in Canadian Business, where our story of resilience, innovation, and purpose is shared with a national audience. When President Kathy Cheng launched Redwood Classics™ as an offshoot of her family’s company, the challenges were significant. In an industry increasingly dominated by fast fashion and offshore production, our path forward was far from simple. Yet by staying true to our values — partnering with local, underrepresented suppliers and doubling down on Made-in-Canada manufacturing — Redwood Classics™ was able to turn obstacles into opportunities.

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Redwood Classics Apparel Featured in CAMSC 2024 Economic Impact Report

TORONTO, ON — We are proud to share that Redwood Classics™ Apparel has been featured in the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) 2024 Economic Impact Report. This landmark publication marks 20 years of CAMSC’s work in advancing supplier diversity across Canada and beyond, highlighting the measurable value diverse suppliers bring to local and global economies. As a CAMSC-certified supplier, Redwood Classics™ has experienced firsthand the power of supplier diversity to foster innovation, resilience, and economic growth. Through CAMSC’s strategic global partnerships with organizations such as Amotai - Supplier Diversity NZ, Black Business Initiative, Futurpreneur, Jumpstart Refugee Talent, and the NMSDC, businesses like ours are empowered to connect, collaborate, and thrive within a more inclusive supply chain. Being included in this...

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BALANCING THE TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE OF PEOPLE, PLANET AND PROFIT

“I don’t believe sustainability is a goal - it’s a journey.” Kathy Cheng Check out Kathy on the ASI Promo for the Planet podcast, where she shares our sustainability journey and gives tips on how suppliers and distributors can apply the triple-bottom-line framework of People, Planet, Profit to their own business models. 

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Women in the Promo Supply Chain: Advice from Kathy Cheng in WBE Canada Magazine

The promo products industry has a reputation for being an "Old Boy's Club". But thanks to Tier 1 WBE Canada suppliers, like Redwood Classics, the times are a-changin'. In the September 2021 edition of WBE Magazine, Kathy Cheng was asked to share her advice to women trying to navigate the promo products supply chain. Take a look! Thanks to WBE Canada for their continuous support and championing of women, including fellow Tier 1 suppliers featured in this piece: The Branding Company and Wonderkind.

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