apparel solutions int.

What apparel solutions int. does

Apparel Solutions International is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer of flame-resistant (FR) and arc-rated (AR) personal protective equipment (PPE) workwear, headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada with additional operations in Sugar Land, Texas and manufacturing facilities in Mexico. The company was founded by Tom Légaré in 2006 on manufacturing roots dating to 1997, and is led by Robert Légaré as CEO. Its core products are FR/AR garments — insulated parkas, utility jackets, bomber jackets, shop coats, fleece jackets, work pants, cargo pants, bib pants, coveralls, rain jackets, and the AirLite 40 CAL Arc Flash Kit — engineered from a portfolio of certified protective fabrics including Nomex, Tecasafe Plus, GlenGuard, Kermel, Westex DH, FR 88/12, Polartec, and Protect, with arc ratings ranging from 5.7 to 40 cal/cm². All garments are third-party certified to NFPA 2112, NFPA 70E, ASTM F1506, CSA Z96, CAN/CGSB-155.20, and ANSI 107 standards, and the Edmonton facility operates under ISO 9001 audited manufacturing with Mexico operations producing fully UL certified products.

The company serves four primary enterprise verticals: oil and gas, electrical utilities, mining, and wildland firefighting, with named account coverage across Canadian regions (e.g., Southern Alberta and Saskatchewan) and the U.S. market. Its go-to-market is a direct B2B field sales motion — territory account managers engage safety managers and procurement teams through site visits, face-to-face meetings, and quote-based pricing for both off-the-shelf garments and custom apparel programs that tailor modifications and branding to company-specific safety requirements. Existing customers access ordering via an online customer portal. Component supply is anchored by strategic relationships with YKK (industrial zippers and fasteners certified to NFPA standards), 3M Scotchlite (retroreflective trim meeting EN-471 and CSA Z-96), and Davey Textile Solutions, a Canadian converter of 3M Scotchlite materials.

Revenue is generated through one-time garment purchases with repeat-order and custom-program engagement; pricing is not publicly disclosed and operates on a quote-based, inquiry-driven model. The company is a proud member of the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB), reflecting ownership heritage tied to the Métis community. There is no public revenue disclosure, no external investment, no parent company, and no subsidiaries indicated in the source material.

Name

apparel solutions int.

Legal name

Apparel Solutions International

Website

https://apparelsolutions.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Apparel Solutions International is a family-owned Canadian manufacturer of flame-resistant and arc-rated PPE workwear, serving oil & gas, electrical utilities, mining, and wildland firefighting enterprises through direct B2B sales and certified custom apparel programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Protective Workwear Manufacturing

NAICS

Apparel Manufacturing (315), Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors) (315250)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Workwear, Uniform & Protective Apparel Manufacturers (CRAAAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire-Resistant (FR) & Arc-Rated Apparel (CRAAALAD), Workwear, Uniforms & Safety Apparel Cut & Sew (IMAOAEAC), Protective & Work Accessories Manufacturing (Safety Gloves/Hi-Vis Accessories) (IMAOAFAH)

Keywords

• Flame resistant clothing
• Arc rated workwear
• PPE safety apparel
• Protective workwear manufacturing
• High visibility clothing

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. PPE Safety Workwear Sales: Direct sale of flame resistant clothing and PPE safety workwear to industrial customers. Products include FR pants, jackets, coveralls, parkas, fleece, and accessories. Revenue is generated through one-time garment purchases with potential for repeat orders and custom program engagements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Apparel Solutions International manufactures and distributes flame-resistant (FR) and arc-rated (AR) protective workwear, including insulated parkas, utility jackets, bomber jackets, fleece, work pants, bib pants, coveralls, rain gear, and arc flash kits. The company serves hazardous industries (oil & gas, electrical utilities, mining, wildland firefighting) with garments built from fabrics such as Nomex, Tecasafe Plus, GlenGuard, and FR 88/12, certified to NFPA, ASTM, and CSA safety standards. Production occurs at the ISO 9001 audited Edmonton facility and UL-certified Mexican operations, with custom apparel programs available for company-specific safety requirements.

Product overview

Apparel Solutions International is a manufacturer of flame-resistant (FR) and arc-rated (AR) personal protective equipment (PPE) clothing. The product portfolio centers on a comprehensive range of protective workwear including insulated parkas, utility jackets, bomber jackets, fleece jackets, work pants, cargo pants, bib pants, coveralls, and rain gear—all engineered for hazardous environments in oil & gas, electrical utilities, mining, and wildland firefighting industries. Products feature various fabric technologies (Nomex®, Tecasafe® Plus, GlenGuard®, FR 88/12, and others) with arc ratings from 5.7 to 40 cal/cm², and comply with standards including NFPA 2112, NFPA 70E, ASTM F1506, CSA Z96, and CAN/CGSB-155.20. The company also offers the AirLite™ 40 CAL Arc Flash Kit for multi-category arc flash protection and custom apparel programs for specialized requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FR/AR Insulated High Visibility Parka Insulated parka engineered for cold-weather hazardous work environments, providing arc flash and flash fire compliance with high-visibility features for oil & gas, utilities, and mining workers.
• CaroExtreme Utility Jacket Utility jacket with high arc rating and high-visibility compliance, designed for workers needing durable mid-layer protection in hazardous environments.
• FR/AR Insulated Bomber Jacket Insulated bomber jacket designed for cold-weather arc flash and flash fire protection, featuring breathable barrier construction for worker comfort.
• FR/AR Utility Jacket Utility jacket for hazardous industrial work with inherent flame resistance, retroreflective visibility, and dual compliance with NFPA 70E and CSA Z96 standards.
• FR/AR Shop Coat Flame-resistant shop coat for industrial workers needing light protective layering with high-visibility trim for indoor and shop environments.
• FR/AR High Visibility Fleece Jacket Fleece jacket combining high-visibility features with FR protection and substantial arc ratings for cold-weather layering in hazardous environments.
• FR Fleece Hood Thermal Pro FR fleece hood designed to fit over a hard hat with snap attachment, providing head and neck protection with high arc rating.
• FR/AR Work Pants Standard work pants with inherent flame resistance and arc ratings for everyday use in hazardous industrial environments.
• FR/AR Enhanced Visibility Cargo Pants Cargo pants combining FR protection with high-visibility trim and reinforced construction for industrial work requiring storage and durability.
• FR/AR Insulated Bib Pant Insulated bib pants for cold-weather hazardous work, offering multiple outer shell fabric options with arc flash and flash fire protection.
• FR/AR Unlined Enhanced Visibility Bib Pant Unlined bib pants for warmer conditions, providing FR protection with enhanced visibility and reinforced knee construction for kneeling work.
• FR Hi-Visibility Rain Jacket Flame-resistant rain jacket with arc rating and high-visibility compliance, featuring dielectrically sealed seams for foul-weather electrical work.
• FR Hi-Visibility Rain Bib Pant Flame-resistant rain bib pants for foul-weather work, providing high arc and visibility ratings when combined with the matching FR rain jacket.
• AirLite 40 CAL Arc Flash Kit Multi-category arc flash protection kit for electrical workers, providing PPE Categories 1-4 protection with cooling ventilation technology for comfort during extended wear.
• FR/AR Premium Coverall Full-body FR coverall for workers requiring one-piece protection in hazardous industrial environments.
• FR/AR Ladies Coverall GlenGuard Ladies-specific FR coverall designed for female workers with action back construction and antistat fiber blend for arc flash protection.
• FR/AR Summer Coverall GlenGuard Lightweight FR coverall for warm-weather hazardous work using inherently flame-resistant GlenGuard fabric.
• Custom Apparel Programs Bespoke service for designing custom FR/AR safety clothing programs, including garment modifications, corporate branding, and fully designed garments tailored to complex multi-standard regulatory requirements for enterprise customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Garments lasting 3-5 times longer than standard protective fabrics according to Nomex lifecycle analysis
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• YKKcoreOthersYKK provides industrial zippers, metal buttons, snaps, and fastening products. YKK Canada developed metal zippers including PCN cord to withstand extreme bleach and wash temperatures, and non-conductive brass and Vislon zippers set to NOMEX tape meeting all NFPA standards.
• 3M ScotchlitecoreTechnology or Integration3M provides Scotchlite reflective material for high visibility applications. Material meets or exceeds EN-471 and CSA Z-96 standards for high visibility and is available in industrially launderable flame resistant trim configurations.
• Davey Textile Solutions Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationDavey Textile Solutions is a distributor and converter of 3M Scotchlite reflective materials since 2001. Located in Edmonton, Alberta with distribution in Houston, Texas. Involved in standards committees defining safety requirements in industrial applications.
• Canadian Council for Indigenous BusinessminorOthersProud member of the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB), demonstrating commitment to Indigenous business community engagement.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bulwark Protection: Bulwark (a brand of VF Corporation) is one of the largest North American manufacturers of FR workwear for oil & gas, electrical utilities, and industrial customers, with a direct-to-consumer catalog and broad distributor network. Highly comparable to Apparel Solutions across target verticals, product categories, and B2B enterprise channel.
• Tyndale Company: Tyndale is a U.S. managed FR/AR clothing programs provider that supplies, rents, and launders flame-resistant garments to industrial enterprises. Comparable to Apparel Solutions on custom program structure and enterprise PPE program management in oil & gas and utilities.
• National Safety Apparel: NSA manufactures FR/AR clothing, arc-rated kits, and high-visibility workwear for industrial and electrical utility workers in North America. Direct overlap with Apparel Solutions across FR/AR product categories, NFPA 70E arc-rated kits, and target end markets.
• Lakeland Industries: Lakeland is a global manufacturer of protective clothing including FR garments, disposable coveralls, and high-visibility apparel for industrial, energy, and first-responder markets. Comparable to Apparel Solutions in FR workwear manufacturing and multi-vertical exposure (oil & gas, utilities, emergency response).
• DRIFIRE: DRIFIRE (a brand of National Safety Apparel) specializes in lightweight, moisture-wicking FR base layers and outerwear using proprietary fabric technologies. Apparel Solutions explicitly sells DRIFIRE-based kits (e.g., AirLite 40 CAL), positioning the two as adjacent direct peers in FR/AR garment innovation.
• Oberon Company: Oberon manufactures arc flash PPE kits, face shields, and FR clothing for electrical workers and utilities. Comparable to Apparel Solutions on arc-rated PPE kit assembly and electrical utility vertical, with overlapping distribution channels.

Broad incumbents

• DuPont Personal Protection: DuPont is the upstream manufacturer of Nomex and other FR fibers, but also sells finished garments and is the dominant supplier of FR fabric technology to the industry. Comparable as both a key supplier to and adjacent incumbent competitor of Apparel Solutions in the FR/AR apparel value chain.
• Westex (a Milliken company): Westex (acquired by Milliken) produces FR-treated fabrics such as Indura and DH used by Apparel Solutions. As an upstream fabric supplier with downstream garment programs, Westex is a comparable incumbent whose fabric choices Apparel Solutions depends on.
• Ansell: Ansell is a global manufacturer of protective apparel including FR and chemical-resistant garments for industrial and healthcare workers. Comparable as a broader incumbent with overlapping FR/AR product lines serving similar enterprise procurement teams.
• 3M Personal Safety Division: 3M supplies reflective trim (Scotchlite), respiratory PPE, and hearing/eye protection used alongside FR workwear in industrial safety programs. Comparable as a component supplier (Scotchlite) and broad industrial PPE incumbent whose products are bundled into Apparel Solutions' garments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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