Our Dime - Vija Design True North Audit

Vija Design

Parent company: Vija Design

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Category:

Carriers & Wraps

True North

90%

Capital: Canada

Capital: Canada (profits)

Control: Canada

Control: Canada (decisions)

Vija Design demonstrates high economic retention with a True North score of 90. The entity maintains Canadian ownership, control, and primary manufacturing operations. The score is only tempered by limited transparency regarding the origin of raw textile inputs.

Vector Breakdown

Inputs

low

10 /20

While final assembly occurs domestically, the specific geography of textile and raw material sourcing is not publicly detailed.

Capital

Capital (profits)

medium

40 /40

The entity is a privately held Canadian company based in Quebec. Profits are retained within the domestic ownership structure.

Control

Control (decisions)

high

20 /20

Strategic and administrative headquarters are located in Quebec, Canada. All primary decision-making occurs within the domestic territory.

Operations

medium

20 /20

The company conducts primary manufacturing and design operations within Canada. Distribution and fulfillment are managed through domestic facilities.

Origin claims

Best available claim:

Unknown

High

Scope: Unclear

Based on source quality + scope clarity + recency.

Updated Jan 19, 2026

Unknown

Applies to: Not specified

No additional claims found.

Caveats

No caveats noted.

Buying Direct in Canada

Duty: low

Ships From

Canada

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

✓

Symbolic Gap

Aligned

Label is based on gap size, not intent or wrongdoing.

40 - 90 = ✓

Canada Symbolism Score

True North

Top Symbolism Signals

+15

Local place anchoring

The brand consistently anchors its identity to Quebec and the Sherbrooke region.

Brand identity

Observed from Canadian-facing branding (no packaging claims used).

Operational Signals Mentioned

+15

Canadian operations mentioned

The brand emphasizes that its creative and administrative operations are based in Canada.

Operational Fact

Evidence

+10

Designed in Canada

The brand explicitly claims Canadian design for its specialized apparel.

Operational Fact

Evidence

Analysis

In Canada, the brand's public identity emphasizes its Quebec roots and local design process. That symbolism is lower than the provided economic baseline.

Last analyzed: 1 month ago

Trust Stack (Verifiable Signals)

Documentation-based safety and quality markers.

NPN Registration

Not verified

3rd Party Testing

Disclosed

Mfg Standard

Unknown

Verified Official Retailers

Explicitly authorized by the brand.

Direct Store Available

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1 retailer

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Clément Clément Authorized Reseller	🍁🍁🍁 90 True North: 90/100 Clément achieves a high True North score as a result of its domestic ownership and head office location. Strategic control and operational employment are concentrated within Canada. While the retail model involves international product sourcing, the corporate structure maximizes economic retention. Vector breakdown: Capital: 40/40 Control: 20/20 Operations: 20/20 Inputs: 10/20	🏪📦 Stores + Ships	$100	You Pay Customer pays return shipping • Window: 15 days • Returns to: Canada	15d	Easy Full refund to original payment, 30+ day window • Window: 15 days • Refund: Original Payment	15d	$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 deep heritage and regional Quebecois roots. 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. Deep Heritage Reference “Depuis 1939” Brand Identity See source Local Place Anchoring “Entreprise familiale québécoise” Brand Identity See source Established in Canadian City “Fondée à Québec” Brand Identity See source Details: 100/100 Request correction / provide evidence →	Shop

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