About the fashion and apparel ecosystem
The fashion ecosystem represents a rich heritage for the metropolitan region and for Quebec, and is a major source of economic activity and employment. An industry that, although strongly affected by globalization, has nonetheless been able to reinvent itself thanks to new business models and to structure itself to include more and more world-class players. It stands out for the innovation, inventiveness, design and know-how of its workforce.
It's an industry whose success, renewal and future depend on innovation, creativity, collaboration and the ability to rapidly embrace progress and change.
77,505 jobs
in the fashion sector in Quebec in 2023, including 58% in the Montreal metropolitan area*
$7.9 billion
in annual economic benefits in the fashion sector in Quebec in 2023, including $5.3 billion in direct economic benefits for GDP**
6 597 companies
The fashion industry is mainly composed of small and medium-sized enterprises**
1 million dollars
of clothing produced in Quebec generate $795K in GDP and $509K in labor income. ***
* “Diagnosis of workforce needs and training-competency-employment adequacy
2.0”, CEM document, 2022
** “Updating the definition of the fashion and apparel sector in Quebec”, CEM document
*** “Apparel manufacturing in Quebec, measuring economic value beyond price”
fashion sector
% Jobs
Textile mills (NAICS 313)
0,4%
Mills for all other textile products (NAICS 31499)
0,2%
cloting manufacturers (NAIC 315)
16,1%
footwear manufacturers (NAIC 3162) *
-
Manufacturers of other leather and leather-like products (SCIAN 3169)
2,9%
Grossistes de textiles, de vêtements et de chaussures (SCIAN 4141)
7,9%
Clothing and clothing accessories stores (NAICS 448)
58,6%
Sporting Goods Stores (NAIC 4511)
2,6%
Department stores (NAICS 4521)
7,9%
E-Shopping and Mail Order Businesses (NAICS 4541)
3,4%
TOTAL
100%
* lack of data due to insignificant weight
A rich ecosystem made up of several players contributing to its expansion.
The Quebec fashion industry includes an impressive pool of businesses, whose four main pillars are designers, manufacturers and clothing workshops, wholesaler-distributors and agents, as well as retailers. Looking to the future, Quebec fashion certainly offers a creative and stimulating work environment, and the most attractive career opportunities.
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