Istill wear a pair of Roots sweatpants from my bat mitzvah, which was 25 years ago. Roots is known for its sweatpants, leather goods and other comfy gear — products made with quality that can last decades.

I recently visited the Roots leather factory in Toronto ( Roots is one of my favourite brands ). I learned about the production of the brand’s leather and embroidered products, including how you can have your Roots leather goods repaired by the same factory that manufactured them. I saw some bags that were over 20 years old that are still going strong, aside from some wear and tear on the lining.

Roots’ leather goods have always been made in Canada. Established in 1973, Roots was founded in Toronto by Michael Budman and Don Green, two Detroiters turned Canadians. The two me

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