S&S Canada

Wholesale Apparel Distributionen-ca.ssactivewear.com

Company typePrivate
Founded-
HeadquartersToronto, Canada
Headcount11–50
GTM typeB2B
OfferingServices

S&S Canada firmographics

Firmographics

Name: S&S Canada
Legal name: S&S Canada
Website: https://en-ca.ssactivewear.com
Company type: Private
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 11–50 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

S&S Canada industry classification

Industry

Product category: Wholesale Apparel Distribution
NAICS: Clothing and Clothing Accessories Merchant Wholesalers (42435)
SIC: Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)
akta.pro industry: PRIMARYCRAOADAI
Branded Merchandise & Promotional Apparel Wholesale
Consumer Products & Retail/Wholesale, Distribution & Category Management/Apparel, Footwear & Accessories Wholesale

Keywords

Wholesale apparel distribution
Blank apparel supply
B2B apparel sourcing
Promotional products wholesale
Custom apparel supply

Where S&S Canada is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Toronto
HQ country: Canada
HQ region: North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

S&S Canada business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

Wholesale Apparel Sales: B2B wholesale distribution of blank apparel, hats, and fleece. Revenue generated through product sales with unit-based pricing. Offers net 30 day payment terms and Buy Now, Pay Later options.
Freight and Delivery Services: Free freight delivery on orders over $300, contributing to customer acquisition and loyalty.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Standard wholesale pricing with volume-based availability
Other	Multi-year contract	Credit terms for established business customers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

S&S Canada product offering

Product offering

Core offering

S&S Canada is a wholesale B2B distributor of blank apparel, headwear, bags, accessories, and personal protection garments sold in bulk to decorators, printers, and resellers across Canada. The company distributes 35+ brands including Gildan, adidas, Champion, American Apparel, Comfort Colors, and Independent Trading Co., with exclusive Canadian distribution rights for several of these brands. Orders are fulfilled through warehouses in Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver, supported by an e-commerce platform, EDI integration, and B2B credit terms.

Product overview

S&S Canada (S&S Activewear) operates a wholesale blank apparel distribution platform serving the Canadian market. The core offering is bulk blank garments — T-shirts, sweatshirts, fleece, polos, activewear, outerwear, headwear, bags, and accessories — across men's, women's, youth, toddler, and infant sizing, sold to decorators, printers, and resellers. The platform functions as a unified catalog-and-fulfillment portal combining product browsing, inventory management, marketing resources (catalogues, swatch cards, imagery, spec sheets), and technology integrations (EDI, Data Library). Brands carried include Gildan, Champion, American Apparel, Comfort Colors, adidas, BELLA+CANVAS, and approximately 35+ others. A notable recent development is the exclusive distribution of Gildan brands at S&S Canada. The company also offers marketing support services and electronic B2B integration tools as part of its operational platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

S&S Brands: In-house brands operated by S&S Canada
Exclusive Brands

Products and services

Wholesale Blank Apparel (Tops, Outerwear, Bottoms)
Wholesale Blank Headwear Bulk blank headwear including structured, unstructured, fitted, adjustable, five-panel, six-panel hats, beanies, bucket hats, and visors for customization and resale.
Wholesale Blank Bags & Accessories Bulk blank bags and accessories including backpacks, duffel bags, drawstring bags, totes, aprons, blankets, and towels for customization and resale.
Wholesale Blank Personal Protection & Chefwear Specialty blank apparel including chefwear, scrubs, and UV protection garments for hospitality, medical, and industrial sectors.
Gildan, Champion, American Apparel, and Comfort Colors Curated Collection A curated collection of 121 products from Gildan, Champion, American Apparel, and Comfort Colors available exclusively through S&S Canada, covering T-shirts, sweatshirts, fleece, and accessories.

Quantifiable outcome

1+ Million Orders Annually
+2 more outcomes

Companies that use S&S Canada

Customer profile

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

S&S Canada technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

S&S Canada partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

GildancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGildan brands are exclusively available at S&S Canada. S&S serves as the exclusive Canadian distributor for Gildan products including T-shirts, sweatshirts, and fleece.
adidascoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorS&S Canada is an exclusive distributor of adidas apparel and products in Canada.
Independent Trading Co.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorS&S Canada is an exclusive distributor of Independent Trading Co. products in Canada.
ChampioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorS&S Canada distributes Champion brand apparel including hooded sweatshirts, crewnecks, and jackets.
American ApparelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorS&S Canada distributes American Apparel brand products including heavyweight cotton tees, fine jersey tees, and fleece.
Comfort ColorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorS&S Canada distributes Comfort Colors garment-dyed products including heavy-weight t-shirts, crewnecks, and hooded sweatshirts.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

S&S Canada competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

4imprint: Publicly traded promotional products distributor serving North American corporate buyers with apparel and hard goods. Competes for the corporate/promotional apparel segment S&S Canada targets, though at much larger scale and with broader category mix.
Hit Promotional Products: Large US distributor of promotional products including apparel, drinkware, and accessories. Overlaps with S&S Canada in promotional and corporate apparel, but operates a much broader product portfolio across the promotional products category.

Direct peers

TSC Apparel: Wholesale distributor of blank apparel focused on screen printers, embroiderers, and promotional resellers. Operates a multi-warehouse US distribution model very similar to S&S Canada's Canadian footprint and competes for the same decorator customer profile.
SanMar: Largest US wholesale distributor of imprintable apparel and accessories, selling blanks and decorated apparel across more than 30 brands. Operates the same B2B decorator/print business model and competes for the same customer base that S&S Canada serves in Canada.
ShirtSpace: Online wholesale blank apparel retailer offering brand-name and private-label blanks to screen printers, resellers, and decorators. Mirrors S&S Canada's e-commerce-led B2B distribution approach and customer profile.
Apparel & Bags: Wholesale distributor of blank apparel, bags, and accessories to decorators and resellers. Direct overlap in product categories (T-shirts, fleece, headwear, bags) and B2B customer segments with S&S Canada.
alphabroder (Bode Pro): Major North American wholesale distributor of imprintable apparel and accessories operating under alphabroder and Bode Pro. Competes directly on brand breadth, decorator enablement, and EDI-based B2B ordering for screen print and promotional apparel customers.
The Adair Company: Wholesale distributor of promotional and imprintable apparel serving decorators, screen printers, and corporate buyers. Comparable in product mix, B2B channel, and EDI-enabled ordering workflows.
BlankClothing.com: Online wholesale blank apparel distributor selling bulk tees, fleece, and accessories to decorators and resellers. Directly comparable e-commerce-first wholesale model with brand breadth and unit-based pricing similar to S&S Canada.
S&S Activewear (US): US parent/sister operation under the same S&S Activewear brand, distributing the same blank apparel catalog to US decorators and screen printers. Shares brand portfolio, technology platform, and operational model with S&S Canada.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

S&S Canada compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance5 records

S&S Canada financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

S&S Canada leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

S&S Canada funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

S&S Canada M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about S&S Canada

What does S&S Canada do?

Is S&S Canada a public or private company?

S&S Canada is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.

When was S&S Canada founded?

S&S Canada was founded in -1. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is S&S Canada based?

S&S Canada is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, in the North America region.

How does S&S Canada make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Wholesale Apparel Sales are the primary driver. The others are freight and Delivery Services.

Who are S&S Canada's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are 4imprint and Hit Promotional Products. Direct peers are TSC Apparel, SanMar, ShirtSpace, Apparel & Bags, alphabroder (Bode Pro), The Adair Company, BlankClothing.com and S&S Activewear (US).

Does S&S Canada have an API?

No public API is recorded for S&S Canada.

What industry is S&S Canada in?

S&S Canada's product category is Wholesale Apparel Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAOADAI, Branded Merchandise & Promotional Apparel Wholesale. Its NAICS code is 42435 and its SIC code is 5130.