01 - A legacy of Canadian craftsmanship with Kathy Cheng (Redwood Classics)

In this inaugural episode of Canada is Not For Sale the Podcast, we sit down with Kathy Cheng, President of Redwood Classics, one of the few remaining full-service apparel manufacturers proudly making clothing on Canadian soil. Kathy shares the inspiring story of her family's journey, from the founding of Redwood in 1988 to what it means to keep the spirit of Canadian manufacturing alive today.We explore the human side of fashion and how Kathy's team weathered economic shifts, globalization, and the pandemic by staying rooted in community and purpose. From people and planet to profit, Kathy makes the case for conscious consumption and why investing in Made in Canada is about more than just a label. It is about resilience, respect, and real impact.Redwood Classics is the maker behind our made-in-Canada apparel, available across the country at strongandfreehat.ca/collections/apparel.