Made in Canada
NONIA
In short
Yes, NONIA makes its products in Canada, in St. John's, NL. It makes hand-knit sweaters, mittens, socks, hats and baby knits. The company is Canadian owned.
NONIA is a long-running Newfoundland association that sells knitwear made by hand by knitters across the province, many of them in small outport communities. The shop carries sweaters, mittens, socks, hats and baby pieces in classic patterns. Buying from NONIA puts money straight back into the hands of local knitters.
Key facts
- Brand name
- NONIA
- Parent company
- Newfoundland Outport Nursing and Industrial Association
- Products
- Hand-knit sweaters, mittens, socks, hats and baby knits
- Made in
- St. John's, NLNewfoundland and Labrador
- Where to buy
- Online and at the NONIA shop in St. John's
- Canadian owned
- Yes
- Website
- nonia.com
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- Every piece is hand knit in Newfoundland.
Buying Clothing made in Canada: what to check
- 01Check the tag and product page for where the garment was made, not just the brand's home city.
- 02Treat "Designed in Canada" as a design claim; the item may be sewn elsewhere.
- 03Ask where the fabric comes from if that matters to you.
- 04Look for solid seams and spare buttons, and ask whether the brand repairs what it sells.
NONIA: questions people ask
Where are NONIA products made?
NONIA makes its products in St. John's, NL, according to the brand's own information. We add a brand to this directory only after checking that it makes products in Canada.
What does NONIA make?
Hand-knit sweaters, mittens, socks, hats and baby knits. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Is NONIA a Canadian-owned company?
Yes. NONIA is Canadian owned.
Where can I buy NONIA?
Online and at the NONIA shop in St. John's. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like NONIA?
Yes. Browse Clothing for more Canadian makers, see other brands from Newfoundland and Labrador further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.
