Made in Canada
first threads
In short
Yes, first threads makes its products in Canada, in Toronto, ON. It makes organic cotton baby and kids basics. The company is Canadian owned.
first threads is run by co-founders Kate and Kelly, who make simple, durable basics for babies and kids. The pieces are cut and sewn in Toronto factories that pay fair wages, using GOTS standard organic cotton knit locally, and the company avoids plastic in its shipping. The result is a short, practical line of everyday clothes meant to be handed down.
Key facts
- Brand name
- first threads
- Parent company
- first threads
- Products
- Organic cotton baby and kids basics
- Made in
- Toronto, ONOntario
- Where to buy
- Online
- Canadian owned
- Yes
- Website
- firstthreads.ca
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- Its organic cotton fabric is knit in Toronto before it is sewn into clothing.
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.
first threads: questions people ask
Where are first threads products made?
first threads makes its products in Toronto, ON, 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 first threads make?
Organic cotton baby and kids basics. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Is first threads a Canadian-owned company?
Yes. first threads is Canadian owned.
Where can I buy first threads?
Online. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like first threads?
Yes. Browse Kids & Baby for more Canadian makers, see other brands from Ontario further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.
