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Written by Staff
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 Locally-made
In 1934, Crowncap was born as a headwear manufacturer for the Canadian prairies farm trade. Today, fusing old world handicraft techniques and modern design, it is a worldwide internationally recognized fashion enterprise, set to launch three new product lines this winter. The company’s dedication to traditional handcrafting has resulted in a product distinct from mechanized mass-production techniques. The high quality of Crowncap’s products makes it no surprise that the company has seen tremendous growth in the last 20 years: it has over 700 accounts in Canada and 500 in the U.S., Europe, and Japan. Among their clients is the U.S. department store giant Bloomingdales.
Paul Leinburd, the designer who took the company over in 1987, sees Winnipeg’s isolated location as inspiring “a unique, innovative approach that gets noticed.”
Along with its commitment to high quality, Crowncap operates with a mind towards social responsibility and community involvement, contributing funds to various charities such as the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Juvenile Diabetes, the Salvation Army in Canada, Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, Riverview Health Foundation, Shalom Home, Emily Carr School (Gordon Adaskin Fund), and Camp Massad. —Kenton Smith |
