Our Story
WINTER, OUR WAY.
In Quebec, winter isn’t a season to sit out. It’s an invitation to get moving, push boundaries, and find your own rhythm — whatever the temperature.
Born from the legacy of Audvik, a Quebec brand founded in 1979, FOSFO sees winter differently. We believe getting outside should feel as good as it looks. From cross-country skiing to winter running, we create technical apparel that brings together performance, comfort, and bold colour, made for those who embrace the cold rather than wait it out.
Because winter is more than a season. It’s a state of mind.
DESIGNED BY AN ATHLETE. MADE TO MOVE.
Sport is part of FOSFO’s DNA. A former cross-country ski athlete, Sophie Boyer grew up on the trails, shaped by years of training and competition. Her experience taught her what truly matters when moving outdoors: freedom of movement, comfort, lightweight design, and apparel you can count on.
But for FOSFO, it’s about more than performance. It’s about making winter more inviting, bringing colour to the trails, and inspiring more people to get outside and find their own rhythm. We believe the best gear doesn’t just help you move better — it makes you want to move more.
The Cardio collection was born from Sophie’s own experience on the trails — shaped by years of training, competing, and discovering what makes moving outdoors feel good.
Designed to move with you, adapt to your effort, and embrace every winter adventure, Cardio brings together technical performance and FOSFO’s signature energy, from cross-country ski sessions to runs in the crisp winter air.
Because you don’t have to be a competitive athlete to love moving. You just have to find your rhythm.
2019
The FOSFO DNA: color and innovation
In 2019, a mother and daughter shared an idea: to bring a little more colour, energy, and joy to winter. Sophie and her mother, Élise, combined their passions and talents to create FOSFO — a brand that dared to see winter differently, with bold, playful puffers that brought a new spirit to the Audvik universe.
Sophie brought her lifelong love of sport and her entrepreneurial drive. Élise brought her creative vision and eye for detail. Together, they turned their shared vision into something of their own — shaped by their different perspectives, their complementary strengths, and the bond that brought them together.
More than a brand, FOSFO is a story of family, creativity, and a shared love of winter. A celebration of movement, colour, and the freedom to be outdoors, guided by a commitment to making more conscious choices in the materials we use.
2024
Returning to one's roots
Two years ago, Sophie reconnected with her first love by launching a collection dedicated to cross-country skiing. It was an opportunity to bring together her athletic experience, firsthand knowledge of the trails, and FOSFO’s colourful spirit in apparel that combines technical innovation, performance, and freedom of movement.
It wasn’t a new beginning, but a return to her roots. Back to the trails, where it all started, with a desire to create the gear she had always wanted to wear herself: technical, thoughtfully designed, and full of personality.
MOVE WITH PURPOSE. LEAVE A LIGHTER FOOTPRINT.
We love winter. We want to keep it wild, colourful, and full of possibility.
That’s why FOSFO makes thoughtful choices, from recycled nylon made from recovered fishing nets to bio-based insulation. We’re rethinking what goes into our gear, finding better ways forward, and taking steps toward a lighter footprint.
We’re not here to be perfect. We’re here to keep moving, keep improving, and protect the winters that bring us outside.
Loving winter means protecting it, too.
Sophie has loved cross-country skiing since childhood. Over the years, she has also witnessed winters change. Seasons are shifting, conditions are less predictable, and snow is sometimes harder to come by.
When you love winter, you can’t remain indifferent.
At FOSFO, our love of winter comes with a responsibility to protect it. We’re committed to making more conscious choices, reducing our environmental footprint, and continually finding better ways to design and produce our apparel.
Because creating apparel for the winters we love also means caring for the winters to come.