Stanfield’s Ltd
is Canada's leading manufacturer of woolen undergarments and apparel. Stanfield’s works with both long and short supply chains and understands their distinct opportunities and challenges. The Flax Fibre to Fabric project aligns with the company’s current activities and enthusiasm for collaboration and investment in local and small-scale designers, exploring sustainable apparel and manufacturing processes.
TapRoot Farms and Fibre Lab
is a leader in sustainable farming practices. Since 2012, they have carried out small-scale flax cultivation in the Annapolis Valley, developing the first long line linen processing machinery in North America, investing in a woolen spinning mill, and creating linen and wool yarns. Through a Nuffield International Farming Scholarship, TapRoot published a study that investigates the potential for Atlantic Canadian flax in regional and global markets.
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
is a provincial development agency that supports growth, transformation and economic development in Nova Scotia’s agriculture, seafood, and food and beverage sectors. Experts develop guides, fact sheets, videos, newsletters and media to advance skills for successful farming operations in the Maritime region. Commodity specialists provide producers with expertise and knowledge in field crops, horticulture, and livestock, and field research teams deliver on-farm extension and small plot research.
Fashion Takes Action (FTA)
is a non-profit organization that promotes sustainability in fashion systems through education, awareness, research, and collaboration. They work with stakeholders along the supply chain who make, sell, buy, and dispose of clothing. FTA is committed to collaborative research in sustainable textile and fashion systems, with a focus on shifting consumer behavior as an actionable step toward lowering GHG emissions and reducing waste.
Smart Prosperity Institute (SPI)
is a national research network and policy think tank at the University of Ottawa. Through their Clean Growth in Agriculture initiative, SPI is advancing practical policies and innovative market solutions to improve sector profitability, reduce unnecessary environmental impacts, and ensure accessibility across Canada’s agri-food systems. SPI has explored the development of standards for novel agricultural management systems and is currently engaged in identifying guiding principles for a farmer-led agricultural transition in Canada.
Habit Studio
is a residential design practice located in Halifax. Since 2016, they have specialized in sustainable whole home renovations and Passive House (Zero-Energy) design for homeowners across Atlantic Canada. Habit Studio’s core activities include sustainable building practices, developing innovative technical skills, and investing in alternatives to conventional building materials and design. They actively seek alternatives to foam-based insulation and are positioned to collaborate in the design and manufacture of products such as flaxcrete.
The ReCover Initiative
is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming Canada’s building stock through deep retrofit solutions. Pilot designs have demonstrated potential reductions in energy consumption and GHG emissions that could be achieved in retrofits for low-rise multi-unit residential buildings in Halifax. Approaches to energy savings include superinsulation and passive house retrofits, fuel switching of building mechanicals, and high-efficiency equipment.
