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Genetic Threads

In short

Yes, Genetic Threads makes its products in Canada, in Halifax Metro, NS. It makes handmade baby and kids clothing: joggers, crewnecks, rompers, overalls. The company is Canadian owned.

Genetic Threads is a mother and daughter business in Nova Scotia that grew out of a shared love of making things together. The mother sews every piece while the daughter cuts fabric and runs social media. They make baby and children's tees, joggers, crewnecks, shorts and rompers by hand in Nova Scotia, using OEKO-TEX cotton sourced from Canada and Europe.

Key facts

Brand name
Genetic Threads
Parent company
Genetic Threads
Products
Handmade baby and kids clothing: joggers, crewnecks, rompers, overalls
Made in
Halifax Metro, NSNova Scotia
Where to buy
Online and at local makers' markets in Nova Scotia
Canadian owned
Yes

Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction

Highlights

  • Every garment is sewn by hand in Nova Scotia, with pickup offered in Bedford and Bridgewater.

Buying Kids & Baby made in Canada: what to check

  • 01Follow the age grading on toys, especially for children under three.
  • 02For car seats, look for Transport Canada's National Safety Mark label on the seat.
  • 03Ask makers of wooden toys what paint or finish they use.
  • 04Check the Government of Canada recalls site and register products when you can.

Genetic Threads: questions people ask

Where are Genetic Threads products made?

Genetic Threads makes its products in Halifax Metro, NS, 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 Genetic Threads make?

Handmade baby and kids clothing: joggers, crewnecks, rompers, overalls. The brand's website has the full, current range.

Is Genetic Threads a Canadian-owned company?

Yes. Genetic Threads is Canadian owned.

Where can I buy Genetic Threads?

Online and at local makers' markets in Nova Scotia. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.

Are there other Canadian-made brands like Genetic Threads?

Yes. Browse Kids & Baby for more Canadian makers, see other brands from Nova Scotia further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.

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