Hudson's Bay point blanket

A Hudson's Bay point blanket is a type of wool blanket traded by the Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) in British North America, now Canada and the United States, from 1779 to present. The blankets were typically traded to First Nations in exchange for beaver pelts as an important part of the North American fur trade. They were used as bedding and clothing (specifically capotes or greatcoats). In the latter half of the 19th century the blanket coat was popularized amongst the European-descended population of Canada to the extent that it was looked on as national dress.

The point blanket is considered a premier luxury item and Canadian cultural icon. The colour scheme has expanded into fashion, and lifestyle products, including a clothing line, and home decor. These "Bay 'stripes' products" were exclusively sold by the Hudson's Bay department stores and affiliates until the Hudson's Bay Company brand assets were purchased by Canadian Tire. The Blanket Fund, an Indigenous charity started in 2022, receives 100% of the net proceeds from Hudson’s Bay Point Blanket sales.