Name: Discovery Fabrics
Products: Ultralight “Alpha Direct” Hoodies for travel, hiking, & active lifestyle
Manufactured In: Campbell River, BC
Where to Buy: Online, Retail stores
Website: Discoveryfabrics.com
Canadian Owned: Yes
Discovery Fabrics is a family-owned, all-women Canadian fabric retailer and manufacturer based in Campbell River, British Columbia. The business grew from a small home-sewing operation creating custom outerwear into a specialty source for technical and performance fabrics used for outdoor clothing, activewear, travel garments, and everyday apparel.
The company sources natural and synthetic fabrics from mills and manufacturers around the world, with an emphasis on materials selected for performance, durability, and garment making. Discovery Fabrics also manufactures finished products, including its Alpha Direct ultralight hoodies. Designed for travellers, hikers, and active lifestyles, these unisex hoodies provide warmth in a lightweight, highly packable design. Customers can shop for fabrics and finished garments through the company’s Vancouver Island retail store or online. Discovery Fabrics has also received the Best BC Small Business Premier’s Choice Award.