How Atelier Olmsted Crafts the World’s Finest Eiderdown Outerwear

Luxury Isn’t Just About Looks—It’s How It’s Made

At Atelier Olmsted, we don’t just design outerwear—we craft legacy pieces. Every jacket begins with ethically sourced Canadian eiderdown, continues through our commitment to sustainable materials, and ends with tailored craftsmanship in our Montreal atelier.

The result? The world’s finest eiderdown outerwear—a rare blend of performance, precision, and purpose.

Here’s how we do it.

1. The Rarest Down on Earth: 100% Canadian Eiderdown

Our outerwear begins with one of nature’s rarest and most extraordinary materials: Canadian eiderdown. Sourced from wild Common Eider ducks nesting along Quebec’s remote coastlines, this down is:

Hand-harvested from nests—never plucked

Collected ethically, after ducklings have hatched and left

Naturally hypoallergenic, moisture-resistant, and ultra-warm

Its unique interlocking structure traps air efficiently, offering superior insulation at an unmatched lightness. This down outperforms all others—goose, duck, and synthetic—making it the cornerstone of true performance-luxury.

2. Precision Processing for Unparalleled Purity

Eiderdown undergoes meticulous hand-cleaning before it ever reaches our atelier. The process includes:

Heat drying to remove moisture and bacteria

Mechanical filtration to separate organic matter

Manual sorting—often taking 8+ hours per pound

This preserves its natural integrity and ensures each cluster retains its exceptional warmth and softness. It’s a labor of love that guarantees lasting quality and uncompromised comfort.

3. Built in Montreal, One Jacket at a Time

Every Olmsted coat is designed, cut, and sewn in Montreal, our home and creative base. We don’t mass-produce—we work in limited, intentional runs, ensuring every garment is:

Made to order or to scale with real demand
Crafted by local artisans who specialize in technical apparel
Inspected by hand for structure, stitching, and performance

This slower approach allows us to deliver heirloom-quality craftsmanship—and reduce waste, emissions, and overproduction.

4. Sustainable Materials That Speak for Themselves

In addition to our eiderdown, we use only carefully selected components that align with our values:

Re-Nylon shells: Water-repellent and made from recycled ocean plastics
Riri Swiss-made zippers: Durable, elegant, and ethically manufactured
Natural trims and finishes: Wherever possible, we choose circular, compostable, or low-impact details

Every material is selected not just for how it performs—but for how it respects the planet.

5. A Design Ethos Rooted in Function and Form

Inspired by the Canadian wilderness and the visionary principles of Frederick Law Olmsted, our aesthetic balances minimalist silhouettes with utility-first engineering. Every coat is:

Designed to thrive in extreme cold
Tailored to complement diverse body types
Made to move effortlessly from city to nature
This is outerwear that works hard, feels effortless, and looks timeless.

Excellence in Every Element

At Atelier Olmsted, every decision is a deliberate one—from the nesting islands we source from, to the last stitch sewn in Montreal. We believe the best winter coats aren’t just warm—they’re ethically warm, beautifully built, and deeply considered.

This is what sets our eiderdown outerwear apart—not just as the best in Canada, but the best in the world.

Experience outerwear without compromise.