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Why Is Canada Goose So Expensive? Are Their Jackets Worth The Price?
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With summer quickly approaching as we leave the month of April behind, winter jackets, especially down ones, is the farthest thing from our minds. And we completely understand, but being well-prepared is something we deem to be the most important aspect of life.
Summer is quite short, however and autumn usually hits hard and quick, with winter following right behind. So, planning on buying a winter jacket is never a bad thing, nor is it a waste of time. Especially the kind of jackets we will be discussing today.
As you have seen from the title, we will be looking at why Canada Goose is such an expensive brand and ultimately settle the matter of whether their jackets are worth the price.
Not everyone can shell out at least $500 to buy anything, let alone a winter jacket. But is this such a crazy thing to do when you really think about it?
Yes, there are more affordable options in the market, both locally and online, and yes, you can get quality for a reasonable price, but few of those jackets will really cut it, especially if you go through harsh winters, such as in Canada, for example.
So lets get down to it then and go through not only bloggers experience with Canada Goose jackets, but also people like you, who have shared their opinions on this brand.
Table of Contents:
1. Canada Goose The Brand
Canada Goose is a Canadian brand (here are some other Canadian outdoor brands), which, as you most probably know by now, specializes in outdoor clothing. They are most famous for their winter jackets, especially the ones with down insulation.
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As a brand, it was established in 1957 by Sam Tick, a Polish immigrant. It was firstly called Metro Sportswear Ltd., then as they branched in Europe, Canada Goose was finally established.
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Some of the first products were woolen vests, raincoats, and other outdoor functional outerwear. Their first down jackets were created in the early 70s.
As they continued to expand their range of designs and apparel, so did their popularity and it wasnt long before they started opening stores and showrooms in different countries from all over the world.
Their jackets, especially, are worldwide famous and even purchased in warm-weather countries such as those in the Middle East and India. Surely, there must be something about their jackets that theyve become so popular. Lets take a further look at their jackets.
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2. Why Are Their Jackets And The Brand So Popular?
Celebrity Endorsement and Product Placement
Canada Goose, as many other high-end brands, has invested a fair amount of time and resources to create and maintain a good public image.
Their jackets have made it into the Bond movies and were also the pick of other famous series and movies, such as Game of Thrones and The day after tomorrow, to name a few.
In the case of Game of Thrones, for example, they were used to keep the crew warm off-set when filming in freezing temperatures.
The company also sponsors different festivals, such as the Toronto International Film Festival.
Celebrities have also played a very big part in the brands endorsement, by wearing their jackets in their day-to-day lives, such as David Beckham, or for photo shoots. The latter is one of the most popular covers of Sports Illustrated, their Swimsuit 2013 edition, where the gorgeous Kate Upton is wearing a white Canada Goose jacket.
All of this has created a brand image that people correlate with quality and most importantly being fashionable. What a celebrity wears is bound to become a trend, so its safe to say that some people have certainly gone for these jackets solely because of their fame. Its a status symbol thing, you see!
Although we can all agree that celebrity endorsement and product placement is surely one of the best, if not the best, ways to get the publics attention, they arent the sole reason for Canada Gooses image.
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The Internet and Reviewers
Since we live in the Internet era, where you can practically find everything about any product online, reviews and sports bloggers have also played a considerable role in how people view Canada Goose.
Especially when we consider that a majority of clothes are purchased online, with Amazon being one of the leaders of e-Commerce.
A simple Google search will give you hundreds upon hundreds of links and articles on Canada Goose jackets, and if there is one thing they all have agreed on, is that this brand does not play around when it comes to the product quality.
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While some are skeptical due to the high price and would rather look for more affordable options, those that have tried a Canada Goose jacket for themselves have only good things to say about them.
Starting from how warm these jackets are, to their longevity, its hard to find jackets that compare to them. Other brands do make fantastic jackets, as you may have seen in our selections and reviews, but rarely will any of those last as long as a Canada Goose jacket.
Related: Best Canada Goose Parka Jackets for a Warm Winter
3. What Makes These Jackets High Quality?
Lets start with the attention to detail and the craftsmanship. Each of their jackets goes through a 13-step process, which ensures that every single part of the jacket is functional and well-made. This is one of the few brands that would rather discard a product that doesnt meet the standard, than compromise.
As they say:
There is only one way to make a Canada Goose jacket: carefully, painstakingly, and with extreme attention to detail.
Below you can see a video about their jackets quality:
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Secondly, its the fabrics used when making the shell and lining. Their jackets are made of the highest quality Nylon and Polyester, usually using special fabric technologies such as Feather-Light US or Dura-Force. They are stitched to perfection, in order to make sure that nothing will come undone or that the jacket will shed.
As we mentioned previously, their jackets will last for decades and still be in great shape, a quality that is extremely rare in any type of clothing, let alone winter jackets that have to endure challenging conditions.
Thirdly, when looking at down jackets specifically, they use goose and duck down that is fully traceable and responsibly obtained as a by-product of the poultry industry. They ensure that the down they use comes from humanely treated birds, which were not force-fed or live-plucked.
Read also: Canada Goose Fake vs Real Jacket: How To Spot It?
When it comes to fur trim, this is an arguable point as there are other synthetic furs that imitate the real ones so well, you wouldnt be able to tell the difference. But at the end of the day, nothing beats real furs ability to protect the face against frostbite and cold winds.
Canada Goose uses Coyote fur, which is also ethically sourced and only from regions where coyote populations are abundant, such as Canada and the US. However, they are now striving to move away from designs that feature fur trim.
Another important factor is that all of their products are manufactured in Canada, where each of them meets a certain standard. This is also the reason why they produce a limited amount of products since each takes such a long time to make and has to go through a rigorous manufacturing and testing process.
Lastly, their designs are very fashionable. Not to say that this necessarily adds to the price, but it does take time, effort, and resources to create a jacket that not only performs beautifully but it also looks stylish.
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4. Are They Worth It?
This is probably the part that most of you will jump right into upon clicking on this article and we understand. When you judge the value of a jacket, there are many factors that come into play.
Is it reasonable to pay more than $500 for a jacket? The immediate response might be No, but we will go with It depends. And indeed it depends.
You should take into consideration the manufacturing process, the testing, the quality of fabrics used, the insulation, fur, design, durability, jacket performance, comfort, coziness, warmth, and weather resistance.
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Canada Goose jackets might not be for everyone for two reasons: firstly, you do not live in an area that requires the incredible insulation and warmth of down, and secondly, for ethical reasons on using animal-sourced materials.
Other than that, if the temperatures drop to extreme levels, as they are bound to do in Northern areas, you can rest assured that a Canada Goose jacket will keep you warm and cozy at all times.
There are very few other brands that manufacture jackets that compare to these ones, and even fewer are made in their original countries and not China.
So, are they worth it? If you need a jacket that is incredibly warm, incredibly well-made, and incredibly durable, then absolutely!
If you take into consideration that you will have to go through several jackets in your life, in order to withstand winters freezing temperatures, Canada Gooses prices seem quite reasonable seeing as their jackets are a real one-time investment. You wont have to worry about winter anymore!
That concludes this article. We hope you enjoyed it and we hope to see you at the next one!
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https://www.canadagoose.com/ca/en/sustainability/how/sustainably-sourced.html
Why Is Canada So Expensive?
Canada is a country that welcomes all cultures and tries to empower people irrespective of their religion, ethnicity, gender, or beliefs. It has become a multicultural society that contains the entire globe within its 9.985-million-kilometer square land. You will find English, Scottish, Irish, Indians, Italians, and many other nationalities here living peacefully together.
Canada is pretty expensive for many reasons, including a decrease in Availability of Land for Development, High Taxes, Inflation, and Climate Change. However, there is a lot to love that makes it worth it great social programs, universal healthcare, strong communities, and a clean environment.
So why is Canada so expensive? How did it get this way? If you have been wondering about this question and are tired of getting half-baked information, this article is for you. We have expansively researched and listed the major elements that contribute to everything being so high-budgeted in the Great White North. Which one are these? Read below to find out!
What are the factors contributing to expensiveness in Canada?
There are a lot of different aspects that make it living in Canada, doing business there, or even shipping items to the country extremely expensive. Some of the most important ones are as follows:
Large Influx of Immigrants each year in Major Cities
In 2021, Canada aims to welcome approximately 401,000 permanent residents. While it is a great incentive to allow people of different nationalities to reside in the country. This does help their economy prosper and has helped them become a global economic hub with a diverse workforce.
However, most immigrants tend to settle in the major cities because of their modern infrastructure, countless luxuries, attractive sceneries, and the ability to readily accept people of color. Due to these uncountable opportunities, the demand for real estate in such cities is extremely high.
If we talk about basic economics, the price of any utility or resource price depends on demand or supply. If the supply is unable to meet the demand, the prices go up. In this case, the supply of real estate is insufficient as compared to the demand for real estate. And hence, the prices increase. Apart from real estate, many other necessities also have high prices because of this reason.
Decrease in Availability of Land for Development
Extending the above point, Toronto is one of the fastest-growing cities in Canada and has a large influx of immigrants each year. The city is surrounded by a greenbelt; a permanently protected green space and farmlands. Development in this area is prohibited to preserve nature.
However, this has decree sed the supply of area which could be used to develop schools, housing societies, and other buildings. Hence, the land for development is finite, and the country is unable to meet the high demand of residents.
Furthermore, Canada has strict zoning laws which limit the commercial, residential, and industrial use of land. Thus, such zones can also deject high-density housing units in the cities. This also reduces for land availability.
Inflation
Inflation is the reduction of the purchasing power of a particular currency as time passes. In simple words, it means that if you can buy a bag of chips for 1$ today, maybe a few days later, the price increases to 1.05$. So, you need more money to buy the same pack of chips!
In simple economic terms; this is again a case of supply and demand. When there is an increased demand for a product, but not enough supply, people are willing to pay more for the products/services. It can also be due to sudden increases in the costs of production.
According to Reuters, the annual inflation rate of the country is currently at 3.1% in June as compared to 3.6% in May but unfortunately, it still is above the target that the Bank of Canada has set which is 2% (1-3% control range). This means that while the prices of some items fell (such as Beefs price fell by 11% as compared to 2020), for other items it rose (the price of gas increased 32% as compared to 2020).
These fluctuations have occurred due to the recent pandemic. The prices of almost all the utilities have gone up whether it is furnishings or beverages due to the surge in their demands.
High Taxes
Canada has almost 15 to 33 percent income tax. For example, if you are 100,000 dollars from a job per year, you might be getting approximately 77,000 after the tax reductions. This means that people have fewer savings and more expenditure.
The general corporate tax rate is around 26.50 percent. These taxes are either paid by the shareholders, owners, employees (in the shape of lower wagers), or finally the customers who start to get the same products for a higher price. Hence, as a whole, the cost of living is increasing.
Climate Change
Yes, we hear this word almost every day these days but did you know that climate change can impact the economy and hence how expensive or inexpensive daily necessities become? Yes, climate change impacts prices a lot.
Canada is a land that is no stranger to wildfires, heatwaves, droughts, and floods. According to the experts, the wildfires in some parts of Canada have started to generate their personalized weather systems. One such example is of a pyro-cumulus cloud which is also called the fire cloud. Due to the abundance of heat, wind, and fuel, there is a potential for frequent firestorms.
Apart from this, any major calamity impacts agriculture directly. In Canada, due to all the climatic changes, farmlands are being destroyed. In turn, the government imports vegetables and other items, and this cause the cost to increase.
The Bottom Line
Although the cost of living in Canada is increasing, most people are okay with it because they know that the government is trying to provide the best quality of life imaginable. But of course, high tax rates and inflation can put a strain on people who have low-income jobs.
Hence, if you are thinking of moving to Canada or doing business in the country, you need to keep these points in your mind before making a final decision.
