BEDI
BEDI is a brand born out of the desire for balance – to create pieces that are grounded in good design while using what we already have, and preserving our planet. Using salvaged seatbelts, robust, recycled nylon, and upcycled airline seats, all BEDI designs are inspired by their slogan: “One day everything new will come from something old.”
BEDI’s products are proudly made in small batches in Canada, with a focus on quality over quantity. Their use of durable ECONYL® nylon and quality craftsmanship allows BEDI to offer a lifetime guarantee on all their winter coats and bags. Coupled with a classic, minimalist aesthetic that never goes out of style, their products are designed to be timeless in every sense.
BEDI is proud to be a Certified B Corporation, which means they meet high standards of social and environmental impact.
Founder
Inder Bedi has spent his career working towards sustainable fashion. In 2021 he was named as a Climate Champion by the United Nations through its COP 26 Initiative for his work in sustainable fashion.
"BEDI can be defined as a sustainable brand, but it's not that simple. While our design and production process has evolved from years of reflection and research, we continuously experience first hand that to be sustainable is a practice not an adjective."
Materials
BEDI uses a blend of recycled materials, and innovative new materials to create their durable, high-performance pieces. Key materials include durable nylon made from fishing nets and post-consumer waste, seatbelts salvaged from the scrapyards of Quebec, recycled metal hardware, Desserto cactus leather, and deadstock materials that were en route to landfill.
Production
All BEDI’s production is done locally in Canada. All their coats and bags are designed and handmade in small batches in Montreal, Quebec. They use advanced software to optimize fabric cutting and minimize waste. Their entire production process is fueled by 99% renewable energy.
People
BEDI ensures that fair and equitable labour standards are met. They require all suppliers to meet the International Labour Organization Standards.
Packaging
This brand does not use plastic in any of their packaging. They ship in plain cardboard boxes that can be completely recycled, and all their packaging, including their labels and tags, are made locally in Canada on FSC paper.
Animals
BEDI uses a variety of innovative vegan materials in their coat and bag designs, such as recycled nylon, cactus leather, and excess twill from patio furniture. All of these products are 100% vegan.
