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7mesh
7mesh
CA Parent company: 7mesh Industries Inc.
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True North
70%
Capital: Canada
Capital: Canada (profits)
Control: Canada
Control: Canada (decisions)

7mesh maintains a strong domestic profile with Canadian ownership and strategic control based in British Columbia. While its manufacturing operations and material sourcing follow globalized patterns typical of technical apparel, the retention of corporate profits and high-level jobs contributes to its True North score. Economic value remains largely concentrated in the Canadian headquarters.

Vector Breakdown
Inputs
low
0 /20
Specific sourcing for technical textiles and raw materials is not disclosed in public reporting.
Capital
Capital (profits)
medium
40 /40
The entity is a privately held Canadian corporation with ownership linked to its domestic founders.
Control
Control (decisions)
high
20 /20
Strategic leadership and corporate headquarters are maintained in Squamish, British Columbia.
Operations
medium
10 /20
While design and administrative functions are Canadian-based, primary garment transformation occurs in international facilities.
Origin claims
Best available claim:
Unknown
High
Scope: Unclear
Based on source quality + scope clarity + recency.
Updated Jan 24, 2026
Unknown
Applies to: Not specified
No additional claims found.
Caveats
No caveats noted.
Buying Direct in Canada
Duty: low
CA
Ships From
Canada
CA
Returns To
Canada
Maple Wash Analysis

Measures: Canadian symbolism intensity vs economic reality (True North)

Does not measure: product quality, legality, or whether claims are false

βœ“
Symbolic Gap
Aligned
Label is based on gap size, not intent or wrongdoing.
45 - 70 = βœ“
45
Canada Symbolism Score
70
True North
Top Symbolism Signals
+20
Coast Mountain Wilderness Imagery
Visual focus on rugged BC mountain terrain and wilderness riding conditions used as a primary brand backdrop.
Website
Observed from Canadian-facing branding (no packaging claims used).
+15
Squamish Place Anchoring
The brand identity is inextricably linked to its specific BC location and the local cycling community.
Brand identity
Observed from Canadian-facing branding (no packaging claims used).
Operational Signals Mentioned
+10
Designed in Squamish
Explicit claim regarding the location of product design and development in Canada.
Operational Fact
Evidence
Analysis

In Canada, the brand's public identity emphasizes its Squamish heritage and Coast Mountain wilderness motifs. That symbolism is lower than the provided economic baseline.

Last analyzed: 1 month ago
Verified Official Retailers

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4 retailers

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Sporting Life
Sporting Life
Flag Sporting Life Group Limited
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🍁🍁🍁 90

True North: 90/100

Sporting Life demonstrates high economic retention for Canada through domestic ownership and centralized strategic control. Its large operational footprint supports significant domestic employment. The True North score is primarily driven by its status as a Canadian-owned and operated retail entity.

Vector breakdown:

  • Capital: 40/40
  • Control: 20/20
  • Operations: 20/20
  • Inputs: 10/20
πŸͺπŸ“¦ Stores + Ships
$99
You Pay
Customer pays return shipping β€’ Window: 30 days β€’ Returns to: Canada
30d
Easy
Full refund to original payment, 30+ day window β€’ Window: 30 days β€’ Refund: Original Payment
30d
$0
Free returns with prepaid label provided by the retailer.
Verified
Claims
As of Jan 22, 2026
Matches evidence
In Canada, the brand's public identity emphasizes its national ownership, heritage roots in Toronto, and iconic maple leaf symbolism. That symbolism is higher than the provided economic baseline.
Based on publicly available information we could verify as of Jan 22, 2026.
This is a consumer guidance signal, not a legal determination.
Canadian Ownership Claim
β€œSporting Life is a Canadian iconic retailer...”
Website See source
Maple Leaf Iconography
β€œN/A”
Brand Identity See source
National Identity Tagline
β€œThe Ultimate Canadian Sports and Lifestyle Store”
Website See source
Details: 90/100
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Altitude Sports
Altitude Sports
Flag Altitude Sports
Sold At
🍁🍁🍁 90

True North: 90/100

Altitude Sports maintains high economic retention within Canada due to its domestic ownership structure and localized strategic control. Its True North score reflects a business model where profits and operational spending remain largely within the Canadian ecosystem.

Vector breakdown:

  • Capital: 40/40
  • Control: 20/20
  • Operations: 20/20
  • Inputs: 10/20
πŸ“¦ Ships Only
$74
You Pay
Customer pays return shipping β€’ Window: 30 days β€’ Returns to: Canada
30d
N/A
Retailer has no physical locations in Canada
N/A
$0
Free returns with prepaid label provided by the retailer.
Verified
Claims
As of Jan 22, 2026
Matches evidence
In Canada, the brand's public identity emphasizes Montreal heritage and mountain wilderness motifs. That symbolism is lower than the provided economic baseline.
Based on publicly available information we could verify as of Jan 22, 2026.
This is a consumer guidance signal, not a legal determination.
Mountain and Wilderness Imagery
Brand Identity
Montreal Regional Anchoring
Brand Identity
Local Community Framing
Brand Identity
Details: 100/100
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The Last Hunt
The Last Hunt
Flag Altitude Sports
Sold At
🍁🍁🍁 90

True North: 90/100

The Last Hunt demonstrates high economic retention as a Canadian-owned e-commerce retailer. Its True North score is bolstered by domestic strategic control and operational footprint within Quebec. While inventory sourcing is global, the capital and control remain firmly within the Canadian economy.

Vector breakdown:

  • Capital: 40/40
  • Control: 20/20
  • Operations: 20/20
  • Inputs: 10/20
πŸ“¦ Ships Only
$200
N/A
Retailer does not sell online
N/A
N/A
Retailer has no physical locations in Canada
N/A
Unknown
Verified return cost data.
Verified
Claims
As of Jan 22, 2026
Matches evidence
In Canada, the brand's public identity emphasizes its Montreal heritage and wilderness-adjacent nomenclature. That symbolism is lower than the provided economic baseline.
Based on publicly available information we could verify as of Jan 22, 2026.
This is a consumer guidance signal, not a legal determination.
100% Canadian Owned
β€œ100% Canadian Owned”
Website See source
Wilderness Nomenclature
β€œThe Last Hunt”
Brand Identity See source
Montreal Origin Anchoring
β€œBorn in Montreal”
Website See source
Details: 100/100
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MEC
MEC
Flag Kingswood Capital Management, LP
Sold At
🍁🍁 40

True North: 40/100

MEC's True North score is characterized by a high operational presence in Canada contrasted by foreign ownership. While the brand retains its physical retail footprint and Canadian management, the 2020 transition to a US private equity firm shifted the capital and ultimate control vectors abroad. Sourcing for outdoor apparel remains largely global with low disclosure on specific domestic inputs.

Vector breakdown:

  • Capital: 0/40
  • Control: 10/20
  • Operations: 20/20
  • Inputs: 10/20
πŸͺπŸ“¦ Stores + Ships
$80
You Pay
Customer pays return shipping β€’ Window: 30 days β€’ Returns to: Canada
30d
Easy
Full refund to original payment, 30+ day window β€’ Window: 30 days β€’ Refund: Original Payment
30d
$0
Free returns with prepaid label provided by the retailer.
Mostly supported
Claims
As of Jan 22, 2026
Marketing language
In Canada, the brand's public identity emphasizes wilderness heritage and its Vancouver origins. That symbolism is higher than the provided economic baseline.
Based on publicly available information we could verify as of Jan 22, 2026.
This is a consumer guidance signal, not a legal determination.
Deep Heritage Reference
Brand Identity
Wilderness and Mountain Iconography
Logo
Local Place Anchoring
Brand Identity
Details: 75/100
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