The past few months have been a chaotic and unpredictable time for Canadian businesses. Now, more than ever, it’s important for Canadians to come together and support one another.

You might have seen our recent Instagram posts and newsletters highlighting our Canadian pride. We’ve been proud to be Canadian from the very beginning; Harvey Poon, who founded Volleyball Stuff 25+ years ago, was the one who first started using the maple leaf in our logo, and it’s a tradition we’ve kept up through every logo redesign we’ve done since.

For us it means more than just a nice nod to our status as a Canadian business– we’re truly dedicated to being a part of the Canadian athletic community. We’re always focused on how to make things easier for our clients, keeping in mind the benefits that you can reap when you support a local business.

One of the things we’re proudest of is that our sublimated sports uniforms are all made right here in Canada, via local manufacturers. That means quick turnarounds on proofs, orders, and delivery for organizations located across Canada.

Many of our apparel providers are Canadian-owned as well. Gildan, STORMTECH, and the Authentic T-Shirt Company are all Canadian apparel brands with wide catalogues we’re happy to be able to offer you. Even when you select international brand names, we use Canadian wholesalers and supply chains wherever possible.

We always want to support up and coming Canadian businesses as well. Just Like Hero is a Canadian streetwear-inspired apparel company, of which we were proud to be early adopters.

Meeting with you one on one has helped us to become familiar with and develop processes to solve the pain points that Canadian organizations can face. One of the frequent issues we have heard from clients was the uncertainty that comes from ordering uniforms and apparel from international businesses. Factors such as shipping are out of their control, leaving clubs and teams high and dry right when they need their uniforms most.

We work hard to make sure the experience of our clients is as seamless as possible, whether it’s switching to a Canadian manufacturer for more reliable production, pre-emptively offering you alternative options when a supply chain may be interrupted, or offering flexible delivery and pickup options for local organizations.

We know that all our clients, whether they’re sports clubs, schools, or organizations, understand the value of working as a team. We at vbs apparel know it too- and we’re here to join with you as part of Canada’s team.