The Business Of Counterfeiting
From seizures at global border crossings by customs officers and police, to rogue websites and illegal online auctions, we deal with counterfeiters every day. Made illegally, the fake jackets are found on many rogue websites, as well as in flea markets around the world. Counterfeiting is illegal. It often funds organized crime and counterfeit factories in regions where labour standards are lax often employing child labour.
Imitated, But Never Duplicated:
Spot The Differences
The Arctic Disc
Key identifiers are poor details in the embroidery along with colour variations in the stitching and/or errors in the shapes of the maple leaves within our Arctic Disc. Amazingly, “Canada” and “Arctic” are sometimes spelled incorrect.
Fur Ruff
Authentic Canada Goose fur ruffs look thick and luxurious. They are functional in that they provide ultimate protection against frostbite on the face. Counterfeit fur looks scraggly, tangled and sometimes dirty. Coyote ruffs are also much softer than commonly used alternatives such as raccoon. As well, look for poor seam quality on the hood.
Hologram
As of Fall 2017, our new unique hologram label (shown below), will be sewn into every Canada Goose product as proof of authenticity. The hologram, created exclusively for Canada Goose, features a Polar Bear image and elements that can be seen from different angles.
The Polar Bear image is a significant symbol to the Canada Goose brand. Since 2007, we have supported Polar Bears International, an organization that provides critical research for polar bear conservation, helping to ensure that polar bears roam the sea ice for generations to come.
