We are thrilled to announce that Gear re-Store has once again earned a place on The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business list of Canada’s Top Growing Companies for 2025.
This marks our fourth consecutive year being recognized (2022, 2023, 2024, and now 2025). An achievement that reflects not only our rapid growth, but also the growing awareness that sustainable outdoor gear repair is critical to the future of our industry.
Gear re-Store’s 2025 Ranking
This year, Gear re-Store ranked #224 in the Business Services category, based on an impressive 142% three-year revenue growth (2021-2024). That growth is fueled by our passion for making outdoor gear last longer and perform better. Every repair we complete, from technical apparel zipper replacements to waterproof seam restorations, keeps gear out of landfills and in the hands of people who love the outdoors.Why This Recognition Matters
Outdoor enthusiasts know that high-performance gear is an investment. When it fails, the default has too often been disposal and replacement. Gear re-Store offers a different path: repair, recommerce, and sustainability.
Our business model is proof that a circular economy in the outdoor industry is not only possible, but scalable. Each jacket repaired or pair of ski pants restored demonstrates that environmental responsibility and financial success can go hand-in-hand.
Who We Serve
We’re especially proud that our work creates value across industries and communities:
- Global Brands & Retailers: As an authorized repair center for Patagonia, Arc’teryx, Canada Goose, Helly Hansen, Norrøna, FlyLow, KJUS, Picture Organic, Columbia, Burton, and many more, we deliver warranty and post-warranty repairs that meet strict quality standards. All of our repair centers are GORE-TEX Authorized, representing three of only six GORE-TEX Authorized facilities in North America.
- Resorts, Institutions & Corporate Partners: With Vail Resorts and other large organizations using our Gear Tracer software, we help our partners manage inventory, extend product life cycles, and reduce shrinkage. Our RFID technology supports everything from life-cycle analysis to marketing applications.
- Adventurers & Everyday Customers: Whether it’s repairing a technical shell before a ski trip, restoring a family tent, or stitching up your favorite fishing waders, our technical repair services help individuals protect their investments and keep their gear adventure-ready.
- The Planet: Every item we repair diverts waste from landfills and advances a circular economy for textiles. By combining sustainable practices with scalable repair infrastructure, we’re proving that businesses can grow while helping to solve the global textile waste crisis.
Growing With Purpose
Our growth is not measured only in revenue. It’s also in the communities we serve and the innovations we bring to outdoor gear repair.
Over the years, we’ve expanded across Calgary, Denver, and Philadelphia, bringing accessible repair services to more North American adventurers. We’ve also invested in research and development, exploring advanced techniques for repairing modern fabrics, waterproof membranes, and performance insulation.
Looking ahead, our focus remains clear:
- Deepening brand partnerships to help outdoor companies reduce their environmental footprint.
- Expanding recommerce initiatives that keep repaired gear in circulation.
- Educating consumers about the environmental benefits of repair through our blog and sustainability resources.
About Canada’s Top Growing Companies
Launched in 2019, Canada’s Top Growing Companies is an editorial ranking produced by The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business magazine. The program ranks Canadian companies based on three-year revenue growth, celebrating entrepreneurial achievement and innovation.
The full 2025 list is published online today, September 26, and included in the October print issue of Report on Business magazine.
Thank You
We want to extend our gratitude to our team, customers, and brand partners. Your trust, collaboration, and shared commitment to sustainability are what make this recognition possible.
Here’s to another year of growth, innovation, and making outdoor gear last longer.
👉 Explore our repair services to see how we can extend the life of your gear.
👉 Learn more about our brand partnerships.
👉 Stay updated with stories of sustainability and repair on our blog.
– The Gear re-Store Team