big k clothing

What big k clothing does

Big K Clothing Ltd. is a privately held Canadian manufacturer and wholesale distributor of high-visibility safety apparel and related protective equipment, headquartered in Vancouver, BC, with a secondary distribution warehouse in Toronto. The company sells to approved resellers and industrial buyers through a registration-gated B2B storefront (shop.bigkclothing.ca) supported by an 84-page catalogue listing 300+ products spanning safety vests (traffic, surveyor, supervisor, first aid), general safety wear, fire-retardant apparel, raingear, chainsaw protection (faller pants, logger chaps), accessories (cooling wear, boots, headwear, gloves, PPE cleaners, cones, delineators, signs), and an activewear line branded under Primease and Zorrel sub-brands. The company also markets a 'Canadian Made' product line as a domestic-sourcing differentiator.

Its product portfolio includes two proprietary items: the BKKOOLVEST evaporative cooling vest, which uses an SAF absorbent polymer fiber cooling layer (160g/m2) to deliver up to 8 hours of cooling after a 1-2 minute soak, and the BK121 reversible mesh traffic vest offering Orange and Lime hi-vis in a single garment. Under its Ownership Group, Big K has expanded beyond apparel via the acquisition of RAM International, adding first aid kits, wound/eyewash spray, and AED devices, and retains Picquic (tools) as a wholly owned brand. Revenue is generated almost entirely through one-time hardware sales to qualified resellers and industrial buyers, with wholesale pricing accessible only after registration or via direct sales contact; no subscription, software, or service revenue streams are present.

Name

big k clothing

Legal name

Big K Clothing Ltd.

Website

https://bigkclothing.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Safety Apparel & PPE

NAICS

Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (3152), Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (3159)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300), Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)

akta.pro primary industry

High-Visibility (Hi-Vis) Safety Apparel (CRAAALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Workwear, Uniforms & Safety Apparel Cut & Sew (IMAOAEAC), Workwear, Uniforms & Safety Apparel Retail (CRAAABAG), Outdoor Safety, Survival & First Aid Retail (CRAMAMAG)

Keywords

• Hi-vis safety wear
• Industrial PPE wholesale
• Fire retardant apparel
• Safety workwear distribution
• Workplace first aid supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Safety Apparel Sales: Sale of safety wear products including hi-visibility vests, safety jackets, safety pants, coveralls, and work wear. One-time purchase model for industrial and commercial buyers.
2. Fire Retardant Products: FR-rated safety apparel including vests, shirts, jackets, pants, bib pants, coveralls, hoodies, and labcoats for workers in fire-risk environments.
3. Safety Accessories: Accessories including cooling wear, work boots, headwear, gloves, disposables, PPE cleaners, cones, delineators, wands, signs, tape, belts, and suspenders.
4. Activewear: Activewear line including Primease P3610, Zorrel Z100, Zorrel Z1050, Zorrel Z3727, and Zorrel Z700 products in various colors.
5. First Aid Products: First aid supplies through RAM International subsidiary including first aid kits, wound spray, eyewash spray, and AED equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Big K Clothing manufactures and distributes a 300+ SKU range of high-visibility safety apparel and personal protective equipment — including safety vests, FR-rated workwear, raingear, chainsaw protection, and safety accessories — to approved resellers and industrial buyers across Canada. Through its Toronto warehouse and registration-gated e-commerce storefront, the company also supplies first aid and emergency response products via the RAM International subsidiary.

Product overview

Big K Clothing is a B2B/B2C safety apparel and products company offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial safety wear and first aid products. The product line includes Safety Vests, Safety Wear, Fire Retardant Products, Raingear, Chainsaw Safety gear, Accessories, Activewear (Primease and Zorrel branded), and Canadian Made Products. Through its acquisition of RAM International, the company also provides First Aid products including kits, AED devices, and wound care supplies. The company operates from Vancouver BC with a new Toronto warehouse, and sells primarily to qualified resellers and industrial buyers through wholesale channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Safety Vests High-visibility safety vests available in Traffic, Surveyor, Supervisor, and First Aid variants designed for workplace safety compliance by industrial and construction buyers.
• Safety Wear General safety workwear line including Women's Safety garments, Jackets, Hoodies, Sweatshirts, Work Pants, Overalls, Coveralls, Short and Long Sleeve T-Shirts, and Work Shorts.
• Fire Retardant Products Fire retardant safety apparel including FR Vests, FR Shirts, FR Jackets, FR Pants, FR Bib Pants, FR Coveralls, FR Hoodies, FR Labcoats, and FR Headwear for workers in fire-risk environments.
• Raingear Waterproof rain protection gear including Rain Jackets, Rain Pants, and Rain Bib Pants for outdoor industrial work environments.
• Chainsaw Safety Specialized chainsaw protection including Faller Pants and Logger Chaps for forestry and logging workers.
• Safety Accessories Safety accessories including Cooling Wear, Work Boots & Insole, Headwear, Gloves & Disposables, PPE Cleaners, Cones & Delineators, Wands, Signs & Tape, Belts & Suspenders, and Sashes & Bands.
• Activewear Line Activewear product line featuring Primease P3610 and Zorrel branded garments (Z100, Z1050, Z3727, Z700) available in multiple color options.
• BKKOOLVEST Evaporative Cooling Vest Advanced evaporative cooling vest weighing 300g with SAF absorbent polymer fibre cooling layer (160g/m2). Soak for 1-2 minutes, squeeze out excess water, and wear for up to 8 hours of cooling. Available in S/M, L/XL, 2XL/3XL, and 4XL/5XL sizes.
• BK121 Reversible Mesh Vest Reversible high-visibility traffic safety vest featuring two hi-vis colors in one: Orange on one side and Lime on the other, with breathable mesh construction.
• Canadian Made Products Safety products manufactured in Canada, showcasing Canadian-made safety apparel and gear under the Big K "King of Safety" brand.
• RAM International First Aid Products First aid and safety products including compliant first aid kits, wound and eyewash spray, AED devices (Mediana A16), and emergency response essentials for workplace, industrial, and medical environments across Canada.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cooling for up to 8 hours

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• RAM InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRAM International is a first aid and safety product supplier acquired by The Ownership Group of Big K Clothing. RAM International supplies dependable first aid and safety products for workplace, industrial, and medical environments across Canada, including compliant first aid kits and emergency response essentials.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Princess Auto: Princess Auto is a Canadian family-owned retailer/distributor of industrial, safety, and work apparel products with both retail stores and trade/catalog channels. It targets overlapping industrial and small-business buyers in the same geographic market as Big K.
• Radians: Radians is a US-based manufacturer and distributor of PPE and safety products including hi-vis vests, FR apparel, gloves, and eye/head protection. It competes with Big K across multiple safety apparel SKUs via distributor and reseller channels.
• Lakeland Industries: Lakeland Industries manufactures and sells protective clothing including FR garments, hi-vis wear, and disposable protective apparel globally. It competes directly with Big K in FR and hi-vis safety apparel categories, though Lakeland operates at much larger scale and broader geography.
• Acklands-Grainger: Acklands-Grainger is Grainger's Canadian subsidiary and the largest B2B distributor of industrial and safety products in Canada. It is the closest direct competitor to Big K Clothing, targeting industrial customers with a broad safety apparel and PPE catalogue through a similar wholesale/reseller motion.
• Mark's Work Wearhouse: Mark's is a Canadian workwear and footwear retailer operating under the Marks, L'Equipeur, and Denver Shop banners. It competes with Big K in workwear, safety footwear, and hi-vis categories for both individual and industrial buyers across Canada.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell PPE: Honeywell's Personal Protective Equipment business offers a comprehensive portfolio including head-to-toe protective apparel, hi-vis, FR, and fall protection. It is a global incumbent that competes with Big K across multiple safety apparel categories via established distributor networks.
• Cintas: Cintas is a large North American provider of uniforms, PPE, first aid, and safety services via rental/managed-service programs. It overlaps with Big K's FR apparel, hi-vis, and first aid categories (the latter via RAM International) and represents the kind of recurring-revenue service model that could pressure traditional wholesale safety apparel sales.
• MSA Safety: MSA Safety is a global manufacturer of safety equipment including protective apparel, head protection, and FR garments for industrial and first-responder customers. It competes with Big K in FR apparel and accessories for industrial end users.
• 3M Personal Safety Division: 3M's Personal Safety Division is a global incumbent offering respiratory protection, hearing protection, hi-vis apparel, and FR garments through industrial distribution channels. It represents the kind of broadline competitor that pressures specialty players like Big K on price and shelf space.
• Uline: Uline is a large North American distributor of industrial, shipping, and safety supplies operating via a catalogue-driven model. While broader in scope (shipping, warehouse, janitorial), Uline overlaps with Big K's safety apparel and PPE offerings for industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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