LOCAL PRODUCTION AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Why we produce in Montreal
Each Audvik coat comes to life in Montreal, in our own workshop.
Since 1979, we have chosen to manufacture locally, not because it's the easiest solution, but because it allows us to create garments that meet our high standards. This choice reflects values deeply embedded in Audvik's DNA: respect for craftsmanship, attention to detail, and the conviction that quality is worth the time invested. More than 45 years later, these values remain intact and continue to guide every decision we make.
We believe that an exceptional coat does not originate on a production line. It is born from an idea, a sketch, a meticulous choice of materials, then from the expertise of the artisans who bring it to life.
By bringing design, development, and manufacturing under one roof, every detail can be observed, adjusted, and perfected. A seam, a cut, a finish: nothing is left to chance. This proximity allows us to innovate, continuously improve our creations, and maintain the high standards that have guided Audvik for so many years.
Because what is made with intention transcends time.
Chabanel's Workshop
We handcraft our products from start to finish in our workshop located on Chabanel Street, in the heart of Montreal's fashion district. It's not just a workshop: it's a place where expertise endures.
Our artisans work here: seamstresses, designers, pattern makers, and quality control specialists. Behind each coat are years of experience, masterful gestures, and constant attention to the smallest details. Like Isabel, our head seamstress, whose expertise and high standards have accompanied each of our creations for many years.
Stepping through the door of our workshop means entering the heart of the Audvik universe. It means meeting the artisans who craft each coat and seeing up close the expertise that brings to life pieces that stand the test of time.
The real impact of our choices
On the local economy
We work exclusively with a workforce, artisans, and suppliers located near our workshop in Montreal. This means that by purchasing an Audvik coat, you are directly contributing to the economic development of the region, the preservation of rare skills, and the survival of a Quebec manufacturing ecosystem that is slowly disappearing elsewhere.
On quality
When design, development, and manufacturing evolve under one roof, ideas circulate freely. Adjustments are made quickly, details are continuously perfected, and each creation benefits from a level of control that is difficult to replicate remotely. This proximity is one of the greatest strengths of our workshop.
On the environment
Creating a coat also means considering the footprint it will leave. That's why we prioritize Montreal-based manufacturing, recycled materials, and a design intended to last through many winters. Because the most responsible garment is, above all, one that you choose to wear for a long time.
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Visit us
Our Chabanel workshop is open to the public. You can meet us, try on coats, discuss your needs, and ask questions directly to the people who create them.
1625 Chabanel West, Suite 700
Montreal, QC, Canada, H4N 2S7