Clothing Repair & Mending Services in Canada

Fix your clothes, extend their life, and reduce fashion waste. 

Canadians are embracing more sustainable fashion practices, renting, reselling, and recycling. But the most sustainable garment is the one you already own. Instead of tossing a jacket with a broken zipper, or jeans with a worn out hem, mending keeps your wardrobe in use for longer.

From global brands with in-store repair studios to local tailors and community initiatives, here’s how Canadians can repair their clothes, no matter where they live.

Brands With Repair Services in Canada

Uniqlo Canada – RE.UNIQLO Studio (Toronto)

Located at CF Toronto Eaton Centre, the RE.UNIQLO Studio offers simple repairs like patching, stitching, and button replacement — starting around $10. It’s part of Uniqlo’s global “RE.UNIQLO” initiative to extend the life of everyday clothing.

Arc’teryx – Gear Repair (Vancouver & by mail)

Known for its technical outerwear, Vancouver-based Arc’teryx offers professional repairs in select stores and by mail. Services include zipper fixes, patching, and restoration to help your gear last longer.

Patagonia – Worn Wear (select Canadian locations & mail-in)

Patagonia is committed to repair as a cornerstone of its sustainability work. Canadians can mail in garments for repair or visit Worn Wear pop-up events across the country.

Barbour – Re-Waxing & Repairs (available through Canadian retailers)

Barbour’s iconic waxed jackets can be re-waxed and repaired through authorized Canadian retailers. These services keep jackets in circulation for decades, rather than seasons.

Canada Goose – Warranty & Repair Services (Canada-wide)

Canada Goose offers warranty-backed repairs on zippers, snaps, seams, and more. Customers can request a repair online and ship items for service.

Simons – Clothing Alterations & Repairs (Canada-wide)

Department store Simons offers alteration and repair services in-store, supporting both everyday clothing and higher-end pieces.

Levi’s – Tailor Shop (select Canadian locations)

Levi’s Tailor Shops offer hemming, patching, and personalization services to extend the life of denim.

Repair Cafés & Community Hubs in Canada

Not every brand offers in-house repair, but community-led initiatives are filling the gap. Across Canada, Repair Cafés, Fix-It Hubs, and textile workshops bring people together to mend clothes (and more), often for free or by donation.

Here are some examples across the country:

• Toronto, ON – Repair Café Toronto: Monthly volunteer-run events where skilled fixers help with clothing, electronics, and household items.

• Vancouver, BC – MetroVan Repair Cafés: A network of volunteer-led repair events across Metro Vancouver that include clothing, textiles, and household items. 

• Winnipeg, MB – Winnipeg Repair Café: The Winnipeg Repair Café organizes free events to connect volunteer repair specialists with people who want to fix things — their scope includes clothing/textiles. 

• Calgary, AB – Repair Exchange (Arusha Centre): A community-led program where people can bring clothes and other household items to be repaired with volunteer support. 

• Halifax, NS – Halifax Tool Library Repair Café: Offers clothing repair alongside other DIY repair services.

• Ottawa, ON – Ottawa Tool Library Repair Café: Includes sewing and textile repairs in their regular repair events.

• Montréal, QC – UNEL (Université de l’environnement et de la lutte contre le gaspillage): UNEL hosts repair workshops across Montréal with a focus on textiles, sewing, and clothing repair, helping extend the life of garments while teaching repair skills. 

• Victoria, BC – Repair Café Victoria: A local hub where residents can fix clothing, textiles, and household goods with volunteer guidance.
  

Repair cafés are grassroots, volunteer-driven, and often growing, so check your local listings or tool libraries to see what’s happening near you. Here’s a great resource to find a repair cafe near you! 

Why Repair Matters

• Reduce Waste: Canadians throw away hundreds of thousands of tonnes of textiles each year. Repairing keeps clothing in circulation.

• Save Money: A $20 zipper fix often beats buying a new $200 jacket.

• Support Local Communities: Tailors and menders keep valuable skills alive while supporting local economies.

• Strengthen Connection: Repairing builds a deeper relationship with your clothes — turning fast fashion into slow fashion.

How to Find Repair Services Near You

1. Search “[clothing repair + your city]” on Google or maps.

2. Check directories for local listings.

3. Ask your favourite resale shop if they partner with menders.

4. Look for local Repair Café events in your community.

5. Approach apparel brands to ask about their repair services (let’s create consumer demand for this!)

FAQ: Clothing Repair in Canada

• How much does clothing repair cost in Canada?

  Small fixes (hemming, buttons) often cost $10–$25. Bigger repairs (zippers, lining, leather) can be $40–$100+.

• Can I mail my clothes for repair?

  Yes. Brands like Patagonia and Arc’teryx accept mail-in repairs, as do independent services such as Crashing Wave in BC.

• Are there free repair options?

  Many communities host Repair Cafés, where volunteers help fix clothes at no cost or for a small donation.

• Why should I repair instead of buying new?

  Repair reduces waste, lowers demand for new production, and often saves money. It also builds a more personal connection with your clothing.

Repairing your clothes is one of the most impactful actions you can take for sustainable fashion. Whether through brand-led programs, local tailors, or community Repair Cafés, Canadians now have many ways to keep clothing in use longer. 

Do you offer repairs or know a brand/mender/tailor that offers repairs? Fill in this form to be added to our Love Your Clothes database!