Sourcing and Global Issues

We're a values based co-op and our members rightly expect our sourcing decisions to be guided by these values. At times, members have voiced their confusion or outright disagreement with some of our choices. We hope that outlining the broader context behind these sensitive issues will help when discussing our decisions.

We've provided the following sections to provide answers to common questions from our members.

Why can't you source more from Canada?

Why do you source from China?

Which factories make your gear?

What about a living wage?

Is the environment a focus?