Clothing Manufacturer for Quebec City Brands
Nevear makes custom clothing for Quebec City brands, from a first run of 50 pieces per item to around 50,000 pieces in a single shipment. We produce through partner factories in the US, the UK, Pakistan and China, and deliver to Quebec City.
This page covers what matters for a Quebec City label: winter merch for Carnaval de Québec, the French-language rules for labels and packaging, GST and QST, and which production countries enter Canada duty-free.

- Minimum order
- Typically 50 pieces per item
- Carnaval de Québec 2027
- 5 to 14 February
- Duty-free options
- US and UK production, when origin rules are met
- Sales taxes in Quebec
- 5% GST plus 9.975% QST
Why Quebec City brands work with Nevear
- Small first runs. Our minimum is typically 50 pieces per item, so a seasonal design does not leave you with a warehouse of stock. Read what MOQ means.
- Duty-free options. Clothing from our US and UK partner factories can enter Canada duty-free under trade agreements when it meets the origin rules.
- Labels done right. Bilingual care and fibre labels, and French on hangtags and packaging, set up before production.
- A predictable timeline. Samples take 2–3 weeks, and bulk orders usually arrive 3–4 weeks from the order date, shipping included.
We make jackets, hoodies, joggers, tracksuits, caps and toques and t-shirts for Quebec City labels.
French on labels and packaging
Quebec's Charter of the French Language requires inscriptions on a product, its packaging and the documents that come with it to be in French. Since 1 June 2025, descriptive words in a trademark, such as a colour or a material, must also appear in French on the product. Federal rules already require fibre content in English and French. Our Montreal guide explains the details.
GST, QST and duty
| Where the clothing is made | Duty into Canada | Why |
|---|---|---|
| US | Free | Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) |
| UK | Free | Canada–United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement |
| China | 18% | No trade agreement preference, so the most-favoured-nation rate applies |
| Pakistan | 18% | No trade agreement preference, so the most-favoured-nation rate applies |
Quebec charges the 5% GST and the 9.975% QST, and you must register for both once your taxable sales pass $30,000 in a calendar quarter or over four consecutive quarters. GST is also charged at the border; our Canada guide explains importing step by step.
Frequently asked questions
Do you manufacture in Quebec City?
No. Our partner factories are in the US, the UK, Pakistan and China, and we deliver to Quebec City. Clothing made in the US or the UK can enter Canada duty-free when it meets the trade agreement's rules of origin.
What is the minimum order?
Typically 50 pieces per item. The exact minimum depends on the product, fabric and production process, and is confirmed in your quote.
When should I order merch for Carnaval de Québec?
The 2027 Carnaval runs from 5 to 14 February. Send your designs by early December to allow for a sample and the bulk order, or by mid-November if you expect a second sample round.
Do my labels need to be in French?
Yes. Fibre content must be in English and French under federal rules, and Quebec requires product inscriptions and packaging in French. Since June 2025, descriptive words in trademarks must also appear in French.
Sources
- Carnaval de Québec: Official site
- Office québécois de la langue française: Trademarks on products
- Revenu Québec: Basic rules for applying the GST/HST and QST
- CBSA: Customs Tariff, Chapter 61 (effective September 1, 2026)
Facts checked on . Rules change, so confirm with the source before you rely on them.
Making clothing for Quebec City?
Tell us what you want to make and how many pieces. We will confirm the minimum, the best production country and a timeline in your quote.