Name

7mesh

Legal name

7mesh Industries Inc

Website

https://7mesh.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

7mesh Industries Inc. is a privately held Canadian technical cycling apparel company, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Squamish, British Columbia. It designs and sells performance clothing — bib shorts, jerseys, jackets, base layers, and accessories — for road, mountain, and gravel cyclists via DTC e-commerce, wholesale dealers, and an Industry Pro program across Canada, the US, the UK, and the EU.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cycling Apparel

NAICS

Apparel Manufacturing (315), Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (3159), Sporting Goods Retailers (45911), Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers (458110)

SIC

Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300), Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600)

akta.pro primary industry

Bike Apparel, Helmets & Protective Gear Retail (CRAMAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cycling & Bike Retail (Sales, Service & Accessories) (CRAMABAH)

Keywords

• Cycling apparel
• Outdoor apparel
• Technical apparel
• Mountain bike clothing
• Cycling jerseys

Headquarters

HQ city

Squamish

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: 7mesh sells directly to consumers through its e-commerce platform at 7mesh.com, offering full product catalog with regional pricing in CAD, USD, GBP, and EUR. Ships from local warehouses in Canada, US, UK, and EU with duties and VAT included in displayed prices.
2. Wholesale/Dealer Sales: 7mesh distributes through authorized dealer retailers who purchase products for resale. Dealers have access to wholesale pricing, marketing assets, and support through dedicated dealer portals.
3. Industry Pro Program: Professional cyclists, guides, coaches, and industry professionals receive discounted pricing on products for personal use through the Industry Pro Program membership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

7mesh designs, prototypes, and manufactures technical cycling and outdoor apparel for road, mountain bike, and gravel disciplines, sold in men's and women's sizing. The product portfolio spans bib shorts and tights, jerseys, jackets and vests, trail shirts, thermals and base layers, shorts and pants, plus accessories such as merino socks, caps, and water bottles, with a premium Guardian Collection built on GORE-TEX ePE membrane technology.

Product overview

7mesh is a technical cycling and outdoor apparel company that designs, prototypes, and manufactures a comprehensive range of performance apparel for men and women across mountain biking, gravel, and road cycling disciplines. The product portfolio centers on core cycling categories — bib shorts and tights, jerseys, jackets and vests, trail shirts, thermal and base layers, and shorts and pants — supported by a growing accessories line including merino wool socks, caps, and water bottles. The Guardian Collection represents the premium tier, incorporating GORE-TEX ePE (expanded polyethylene) membrane technology for alpine and all-mountain outerwear, positioned as the pinnacle of the brand's technical innovation. Products are available in both men's and women's versions (sized XS–2XL for women, XS–2XL for men), patterned separately, and are designed with an on-bike articulated fit proven in Squamish, BC. 7mesh also offers an Industry Pro Program membership for bike and outdoor professionals, and manages a dealer/wholesale network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Guardian Collection Peak-performance premium line of alpine and all-mountain outerwear featuring GORE-TEX ePE membrane technology for waterproof, windproof, and breathable protection with reduced environmental impact.
• Men's Foundation Bike Boxer Brief Lightweight cycling-specific boxer brief with ergonomic padding, elastic waistband, and compressive stretch fabric designed for commuting, road, and trail riding.
• Women's Transition Short 12" High-stretch, water-repellent mountain bike short with dual zippered pockets, adjustable belt, and accommodations for light knee pads, with a 12-inch inseam.
• Women's Ashlu Merino Long Sleeve Base Layer Merino wool base layer for temperature regulation across seasons, tailored from Ashlu Merino wool.
• Women's Northwoods V1 Windshell Hooded, pack-down wind-protective jacket with on-bike storage straps, drawcord fit adjustment, and single zippered side pocket.
• Women's Mission Jacket Stowable waterproof cycling jacket with Trim fit, Smoothlock adjustable drawcords, StashSystem, and rear vent for high-energy rides.
• Ashlu Merino Sock Luxurious 85% Merino wool cycling sock with a tall 7-inch cuff, made in Italy with fine tailoring, available in multiple colorways.
• Women's Farside Short 9.5" Surface-adaptable summer trail short cut closer than Glidepath, with belt loops, low-profile waist adjusters, two hand pockets, and one zippered side pocket.
• Women's S2S Long Sleeve Jersey Slim-fit, agile jersey using Airmap fabric with two- and three-layer combinations for water resistance and air permeability, featuring reflective details and the Anything pocket system.
• Women's Spruce Jacket Three-season trail jacket using WTV 200 weather-protective fabric with articulated Trim fit, adjustable drawcord hem, fleece-lined collar, and double back storage pockets.
• Women's Seton Vest Lightweight thermal vest built with proprietary WTV 300 fabric for class-leading temperature regulation, featuring the Anything Pocket and soft-touch neck.
• Word Sock Mid-weight cycling sock made in Italy with silver microparticle anti-odor yarn and a just-right cuff length.
• Women's TK1 Bib Tights Winter road riding bib tight with brushed fleece, Elastic Interface chamois, two rear pockets, Pull2P convenience feature, and rider-trimmable hems.
• Women's Skypilot Jacket All-mountain waterproof jacket using soft and silent GORE-TEX Active fabric with over-the-helmet hood, 3-way drawcords, elasticated cuffs, and watertight zippered hand pockets.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86% of 2025 styles have significant recycled content, with goal of 95% by fall 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• KTC (Knowledge Technology Craft)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustrian-owned factory with rich history building outstanding technical apparel across sailing, workwear, ski, cycling, and outdoor industries. Committed to high standards of performance and ethics, founders of the Fair Wear Foundation. Certified manufacturer of Gore-Tex apparel.
• UAS (United Apparel Solutions)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss-owned factory specializing in high performance cycling apparel for over 30 years. Manufactures for brands including Cuore, Rapha, MAAP, and 2XU. Team members are authentic lifelong riders who participate in events like Unbound Gravel.
• Indigenous Youth Mountain Bike Program (IYMBP)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization helping Indigenous youth develop active lifestyles through mountain biking and trail building. 7mesh has provided funds, gear, developed custom shirt program for trail builders and riders, and used media reach to gain coverage including Red Bull TV broadcast as part of Crankworx sponsorship.
• Skwxwú7mesh Lilwat7ul Cultural CentreminorOthersCultural center supporting Indigenous language and culture preservation. 7mesh has contributed to support their work.
• First Peoples' Cultural FoundationminorOthersOrganization championing revitalization of First Nations language and culture in Canada. 7mesh has contributed to support their work.
• Reconciliation CanadaminorOthersOrganization working on reconciliation initiatives in Canada. 7mesh has contributed to support their work.
• New Hope Community BikesminorOthersCommunity organization. 7mesh has contributed to support their work.
• Colour the TrailsminorOthersOrganization advocating for inclusive representation in outdoor spaces and supporting BIPOC riders. 7mesh supports mentors and mentees of their mountain bike program.
• Kootenay Adaptive Sport Association (KASA)minorOthersNon-profit creating inclusive adaptive mountain biking events and developing aMTB guide standards. 7mesh supports their work to make gear work better for disabled riders.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• POC: Swedish protective cycling and snow sports brand with broad apparel, helmet, and protection portfolio. Overlaps with 7mesh in cycling apparel and shares similar premium positioning and design-led ethos.
• Arc'teryx: Premium technical outdoor brand offering alpine jackets, shells, and outdoor apparel. Broader portfolio than 7mesh but increasingly competitive in the same premium outerwear space, including for cyclists and outdoor crossover use.

Emerging players

• PAS Normal Studios: Danish premium cycling apparel brand with similar design-led positioning in road and gravel. Smaller scale than 7mesh but comparable in price tier and DTC-first model.
• Attaquer: Australian premium cycling apparel brand targeting road, gravel and off-road with distinctive design language. Comparable price tier and target customer as 7mesh's premium ranges.

Direct peers

• Rapha: Premium road and gravel cycling apparel brand offering bib shorts, jerseys, and jackets. Shares the same direct-to-consumer-plus-wholesale model and premium pricing positioning, with manufacturing partners overlapping (Rapha uses UAS).
• Castelli: Italian heritage cycling apparel brand with deep roots in road racing. Sells jerseys, bib shorts, jackets and base layers in similar premium price tiers with strong wholesale and DTC channels.
• Gore Wear: Brand extension of Gore (maker of GORE-TEX) producing technical cycling apparel leveraging the same membrane technology used in 7mesh's Guardian Collection. Direct competitor in premium waterproof cycling outerwear.
• Sportful: Italian cycling apparel brand owned by Manifattura Valcismon making road and mountain bike kits at premium prices. Directly comparable product assortment and dealer-led distribution.
• MAAP: Australian premium cycling apparel brand making road, gravel and mountain bike kits. Competes in identical product categories and price tiers, also manufactured by UAS, with strong DTC and pro team sponsorship presence.
• Pearl Izumi: Long-established technical cycling apparel brand covering road, mountain and gravel disciplines. Competes across similar product categories with broader mainstream price distribution and global retail presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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