OUR HISTORY

It was in 1972 when Ideal Knitwear opened for business with one knitting machine and a dream. By 1987, Ideal is capable of producing quantities of 1,300,000 hats and scarves for the '88 Calgary Winter Olympics.

On into the new millennium, Ideal establishes an Importing network to help supply demand. Domestically it now operates 100 knitting and sewing machines and 100 workers, supplying North America's promotional Industry and solidifying itself as one of Canada's great manufacturing success stories.

OUR MISSION

To be the go-to headwear supplier in promotional products; delivering excellent service from our passion for creativity and un?compromising product perfection.

We want to be as flexible and creative as possible in achieving your goals and ideas, since it is thanks to our many customers and distributors that continues to make our job a labor of love.

www.idealknitwear.com

Exclusive CSGA Employee Group Benefit Programs

As a valued member of the Canadian Sporting Goods Association (CSGA), you gain exclusive access to our national Group Benefit Plans. This initiative leverages the collective purchasing power of our members with top-tier insurance companies, ensuring affordable rates without sacrificing coverage quality. It’s an added benefit that highlights our commitment to delivering value-driven, customized solutions to our diverse membership base in the sporting goods industry.

Meet our CSGA Specialist at ZLC

Our dedicated team at ZLC comprises 20 professionals with nearly 400 years of collective experience in employee benefits. They are client-focused, independent from large financial institutions, and bring specialized advisory skills to the table. Whether you’re a retailer, supplier or another stakeholder in our industry, they offer a comprehensive range of solutions designed to instill confidence and stability in your benefits and retirement programs.

To learn more visit www.zlc.net

PUMA is one of the world’s leading sports brands, designing, developing, selling and marketing footwear, apparel and accessories. For 75 years, PUMA has relentlessly pushed sport and culture forward by creating fast products for the world’s fastest athletes. PUMA offers performance and sport-inspired lifestyle products in categories such as football, running and training, basketball, golf and motorsports. It collaborates with renowned designers and brands to bring sport influences into street culture and fashion. The PUMA Group owns the brands PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd. The company distributes its products in more than 120 countries, employs about 20 thousand people worldwide and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach/Germany.

For more information, please visit www.puma.com

CSGA is pleased to welcome three new Service Providers to our membership, providing even more service options for our members when they need them.

Health & Fitness

Elie Habib Salon & Spa – Windsor, Ontario

www.eliehabibsalonandspa.com

Medical

PRIORITY MRI – Richmond, BC

https://prioritydiagnostics.ca

Building, Property & Maintenance

Holmes Brakel – Toronto, Ottawa and Vancouver

https://www.holmesbrakel.com