Safety in every stitch.

MWG specializes in technical design, development and custom manufacturing of flame-resistant safety apparel for professionals in electrical generation & transmission, mining, oil & gas, wildland firefighting, fire departments, and construction trades.

1928
Founded in Winnipeg
1947
Unionized, Workers United Local 459
CGSB
Third-party certified
ISO 9001
Quality management certified, 2024
WHO WE ARE

The world's most comprehensive collection of arc-rated safety apparel.

  • Through proprietary flame-resistant fabric development and close relationships with professionals in the electrical utility industry, MWG has built a collection where every piece is designed with one mission: keep workers safe and comfortable. Our safety experts actively participate on CSA, CGSB, NFPA, and ASTM committees — we don't just meet standards, we help shape them.

WHAT DRIVES US

Three commitments, every garment.

Canadian heritage

Proudly made in Winnipeg since 1928. Unionized since 1947. Built for Canadian conditions, by Canadians.

Technical expertise

Proprietary FR fabrics, third-party tested. Active members on safety standards committees across North America.

Worker-first design

Developed with direct feedback from workers on fit, function, and performance. Safety and comfort are never a trade-off.

Our History

From 1928 to today

Nearly a century of Canadian manufacturing, safety expertise, and worker-first design.

1928

Founded in Winnipeg, Manitoba

MWG Apparel begins operations, establishing roots in Canadian workwear manufacturing that would span nearly a century.

Winnipeg, CanadaEst. 1928
1928
1928
1947
1947
1947

Unionized under Workers United, Local 459

A lasting commitment to our people — MWG becomes a unionized employer, a status we've proudly maintained ever since.

Workers UnitedLocal 459
2018–2019

Building our own proprietary fabrics

Rather than rely on off-the-shelf materials, we began developing our own flame-resistant fabrics — purpose-built for job-specific safety and performance. Drawing on decades of experience outfitting demanding industries, fabrics like RIPGUARD, STORMSHIELD, and TRANSMISSION were engineered to deliver protection, durability, and comfort that generic materials couldn't match — bringing better, more consistent performance to the Canadian utility industry.

Proprietary fabricsRIPGUARDSTORMSHIELDTRANSMISSION
2018–2019
2018-2019
2024
2024
2024
Certification milestone

ISO 9001 certified

MWG achieves ISO 9001 — the internationally recognized standard for quality management systems. It formalizes how we work: documented, repeatable processes that deliver consistent quality from one garment to the next, full traceability through every stage of design and production, and a commitment to continuous improvement. For our customers, it means dependable protection they can count on, order after order.

ISO 9001QualityConsistencyTraceability
Current State

Quality FR clothing, ready when you need it

Today, we keep a wide range of FR clothing in stock and on the shelf — so the protection you need is ready to ship, not waiting on a production run. Every garment carries the same proprietary fabrics and ISO 9001 quality behind it. Ordering is simple: browse the full collection online, place your order, and we dispatch quickly from inventory, with free shipping across Canada and the US.

In-stock inventoryConsistent qualityFast dispatchFree shipping, Canada & US
Current State
Current State
THIRD-PARTY VERIFIED

Our certifications

CGSB — CAN/CGSB 155.22-2014

Canadian General Standards Board Certification
All components — fabrics, thread, and fastening systems — tested by accredited third-party labs and verified annually. Other manufacturers claim compliance; we prove it.

ISO 9001

Quality Management
Achieved in 2024, ISO 9001 certifies that our processes for design, production, and delivery meet rigorous international standards for consistency, traceability, and continuous improvement.